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Howard J. Luks, MD

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Ambulatory – Same Day Knee Replacement?

The baby boomer generation is aging, and their knees are wearing out. When the pain of osteoarthritis no longer responds to typical non-surgical measures then a

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Should I Have A Partial Knee Replacement?

The pain due to severe osteoarthritis can be debilitating.  If you have had injections, physical therapy, tried a brace and your pain remains awful it is likely

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The Risks of Blood Transfusions in Knee Replacement Surgery

Knee replacement surgery is performed for people with severe pain and poor quality of life due to arthritis.   As the baby boomer generation ages the number of

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Knee Replacement Video: A Patient’s Perspective

The pain of osteoarthritis can be crippling.  While injections, physical therapy and medications help many, there are many more who are facing a knee

Results of Orthopedic Surgery – Volume Matters

There are very few ways for the public to determine the "quality" of their physician, and whether or not that doctor should be the one performing their knee

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Knee Replacement Surgery Alternatives

Considering knee replacement surgery is a tough decision to make. Prior to taking the leap, many will try all reasonable alternatives to knee surgery

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Knee Replacements: Current concepts

Knee Replacement: Many changes have taken place over the last decade with regards to knee replacements.   These changes have occurred in many areas: Who

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Why Patients Seek Second Opinions

 Healthcare and Social Media Shared Decision Making in Orthopedic Surgery This has been a very busy week already.  I have seen many second opinions and I am

Considering a Total Knee Replacement?

If you are considering a total knee replacement you no doubt you are in significant pain, you likely have a significant disability and your quality of life is

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