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Celebrating Life's Joys: Knee Injuries

Knee Injuries,

Benefits of the Stryker Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Knee Replacement Technique

Your knee undergoes constant use on a daily basis, placing a significant amount of wear and tear on the joint. In addition, damage from trauma to the knee or degenerative conditions such as osteoarthritis can make everyday activities painful and difficult to perform. Eventually, knee replacement surgery may be required to eliminate pain and restore…

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Knee Injuries,

How Long Does Knee Replacement Surgery Take?

Chronic knee pain can be extremely debilitating and significantly impact your daily life. If you suffer knee pain from arthritis, an injury, or another degenerative knee condition, knee replacement surgery is often necessary to alleviate your pain and restore full function. The good news is that knee replacement experiences a very high success rate. Most knee replacement…

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Celebrating Life's Joys, Knee Injuries,

Fun Winter Activities After Knee Replacement

Colorado is a hotbed for winter sports. If you lived an active lifestyle prior to undergoing knee replacement, you’re likely wondering whether you’ll be able to resume all your favorite activities following surgery. The good news is that many activities will be safe to participate in once you’ve fully recovered from knee replacement surgery. That…

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Knee Injuries,

Can I Ski After Knee Replacement?

Colorado has some of the best skiing in the country and for many Coloradans, the world class ski resorts throughout the state played a significant role in their desire to move here. It should come as no surprise that the ability to ski after knee replacement is a serious concern for many individuals in our…

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Fit and Healthy, Knee Injuries,

Staying Fit After Knee Replacement Surgery

For many people, knee replacement surgery is a critical step to restoring a pain-free life and regaining the full function of your knee joint. This can be a life-changing procedure that leads you along a path toward a healthier lifestyle. Once you fully recover, you should be able to resume many of the physical activities…

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Knee Injuries,

What Are My Options if My Knee Replacement Fails?

Knee replacement is a highly successful procedure, delivering life changing benefits that allow you to resume your favorite activities and live a pain free life. For most knee replacement patients, results are very long lasting. A recent study has shown approximately 90% of knee implants will last at least 20 years; however, in some cases,…

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Knee Injuries,

How Long Does Knee Replacement Last?

For many individuals suffering from severe arthritis, knee replacement can be a life-changing procedure, allowing them to restore full function and resume a life free of chronic pain. More than 600,000 knee replacement procedures are performed in the United States every year. If you’re unable to find the relief you’re seeking from more conservative treatments…

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Knee Injuries,

How Long Is Recovery after Knee Replacement?

Knee replacement surgery can be a life-changing procedure, allowing you to enjoy improved function and a pain-free life once again. However, it’s important to understand that knee replacement is a major procedure that involves a lengthy recovery process. It’s crucial that you have realistic expectations for your knee replacement recovery and also commit to the rehabilitation process…

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CAO News and Updates, Knee Injuries,

Stryker Data Shows CAO Delivering Strong Knee Replacement Patient Outcomes

Stryker, one of the leading medical technology companies and the creator of the Mako Smart Robotics™ System, has recently released their 2021 surgical patient data for Dr. Kevin Borchard. Their report shows that Colorado Advanced Orthopedics (CAO) continues to deliver excellent patient outcomes. In the three years since CAO began using the Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted…

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Knee Injuries,

Treatment Options for a Torn Meniscus

A torn meniscus is one of the most common knee injuries. It can be very painful, resulting in significant swelling and a feeling that the knee is locked. There are many factors to consider when determining the right treatment option for your torn meniscus, including your age, lifestyle, location and severity of the tear, and…

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