Hip & Knee Replacement Seminar Presentation

Hip & Knee Replacement Seminar with Dr. William Barrett

Overview
Each year, surgeons at The Joint Center at Valley Medical Center in Renton, WA, perform about 1,100 total joint replacements including primary hip and knee replacements, partial or unicompartmental knee replacements and revision hip and knee replacements. The Joint Center is ranked number one in Washington state for joint replacement surgery by Healthgrades, the nation’s leading healthcare ratings company.

Presented by William Barrett, MD, Medical Director of the Joint Center, this video series provides an interesting and engaging educational overview about joint replacement surgery.

About Dr. William Barrett
Dedicated to providing the most advanced technologies to joint replacement patients the world over, Dr. Barrett designs joint replacement components in collaboration with Depuy Orthopaedics, a Johnson and Johnson Company and the first commercial orthopedics company in the U.S.; he and his staff are active in clinical research, evaluating the outcomes of Total Hip and Knee replacement, anterior approach total hip replacement, the use of alternative bearing surfaces, computer assisted surgery and less invasive surgical approaches. Read Dr. Barrett's bio

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Hip & Knee Q&A #1: Are there increased risks for people with diabetes or obesity?
Hip & Knee Q&A #2: How do we make sure the kneecap stays stable in the middle of the knee?
Hip & Knee Q&A #3: My knee is crooked. Will this adversely affected my hip?
Hip & Knee Q&A #4: My legs are not the same length. Will this be a problem?
Hip & Knee Q&A #5: I’m worried about my bone density. If it’s bad, can I still have joint replacement?
Hip & Knee Q&A #6: Should I take supplements?
Hip & Knee Q&A #7: How long will I have to wait before I can climb stairs?
Hip & Knee Q&A #8: How soon can I get back to activities such as cycling or backpacking?
Hip & Knee Q&A #9: How long will I need to use walking aids?
Hip & Knee Q&A #10: For dental procedures, do I have to take antibiotics after a hip or knee replacement?
Hip & Knee Q&A #11: When can I go back to work?
Hip & Knee Q&A #12: What are the most common complications?
Hip & Knee Q&A #13: How soon can I drive a car after hip or knee replacement?
Hip & Knee Q&A #14: When can I stop worrying about blood clots?
Hip & Knee Q&A #15: What is the overall success rate for joint replacement?
Hip & Knee Q&A #16: How do I know if I’m a candidate for joint replacement surgery?
Hip & Knee Q&A #17: I need to have more than one procedure. Can I do both knees or hips at the same time?
Hip & Knee Q&A #18: How long will I be in the hospital with knee or hip replacement?
Hip & Knee Q&A #19: What are the advantages or disadvantages to a full or partial knee replacement?
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Joint Replacement Surgery — Choosing a doctor
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Hip & Knee Q&A #1: Are there increased risks for people with diabetes or obesity?

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