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Osteoporosis and knee replacement

Carmen G., from Valencia, makes the following question: “I am sixty-six years old, and I have osteoporosis. For a few months my knee hurts,  I can hardly walk. Is this caused by the osteoporosis. Do I need a knee prosthesis?” Osteoporosis is a bone disease characterized by the loss of bone mass. It does not

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Consensus in orthopedics: Anterolateral complex of the knee

As in other medical specialties, scientific research in Orthopedics is essential to improve the treatment of disorders of the locomotor system. One aspect of this research is reflected in the creation of consensus groups, formed by orthopedic surgeons and researchers who try to reach an agreement on certain issues that are controversial. One of these

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Clínica Adler, orthopedic surgeons in Valencia

At the Clinica Adler, orthopedic centre in Valencia,  we are specialized in knee pathology. But obviously our training as orthopedic surgeons is broader, so we are trained to treat other disorders of the locomotor system. We do not avoid the challenge of facing  any ailment related to Othopedic Surgery,  reaching the correct diagnosis and offering

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Will a knee prosthesis set off airport metal detectors?

As security measures at airports have intensified and screening devices have become more sophisticated, those who have undergone knee replacement surgery (or other joint replacement surgery, such the hip) might probably face to the inconvenience of setting off the alarm of the airport, and therefore, to be the subject of a more detailed interrogation and

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I have chondromalacia on my kneecap. Do i need an operation?

Paloma H., 32 years old, makes the following query: “I have been practicing spinning for several years, and that makes me feel  well. A few months ago I did several sessions in a row, with a lot of intensity, and after a few days my knee began to hurt, so I had to leave the

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Evidence is confirmed: Best results in navigated total knee Artrhoplasty

Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is one of the most common surgical procedures in the world. The goal is to correct axial misalignment, restore function and improve mobility to increase the long-term survival of the implant, while at the same time relieving pain and improving the patient’s quality of life. Using state-of-the-art technology to improve patient

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