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Smart knee technology allows care team to remotely monitor patient's recovery
New technology allows for remote monitoring of a patient's recovery after total knee replacement surgery. For those recovering well, like Ronald Gary Woods, the smart knee technology has benefits.
Orthopedic expertise powers Tom Brown's epic trek
A slippery stone brought Tom's epic trek of the Appalachian Trail to a halt. Read how repair of his ruptured Achilles tendon and a total knee replacement got him back on the trail.
Patient resumes active life after knee surgeries
Lisa Luskey-Lestrud had her first total knee replacement at age 47 because pain was curtailing her active life. Five years later with two new knees, she's gained years of pain-free activity.
Digging into garden after robotic total knee replacement
Two total knee replacements later — one traditional, one robot-assisted — Betty Hayden-Tauscher is digging into her garden again. Learn why she gives the robotic procedure two green thumbs up.
Beat goes on for drummer with calcific tendonitis
After a shoulder injury, avid drummer John DiTulio searched for a less-invasive treatment option and found ultrasonic tenotomy. He hardly skipped a beat after undergoing this nonsurgical procedure.
