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What is the difference between customized implants and off the shelf robotics
Who is a candidate and who is not a candidate for an outpatient surgery
What is an iView Plan advantages for surgery
How are customized knees made and why does it take 6 weeks
Who is a candidate and who is not a candidate for a customized knee replacement
Why is a CT scan needed and what does it allow you to see
What are the differences in patient satisfaction with a customized knee replacement vs off the shel
How does recovery differ with a customized knee replacement outpatient vs inpatient surgery
How do I find out more about customized knee replacement
Why is a CT scan needed of the lower extremity
Why do you choose customized knee replacements for your patients

What are the differences between an x ray, MRI, and a CT scan
What are some of the most common causes of knee pain and what tools are used to make a diagnosis
When should someone seek medical treatment for knee pain
What is rheumatoid inflammatory arthritis
What is post traumatic arthritis
What is osteonecrosis
What is osteoarthritis degenerative joint disease
What is a meniscal tear
What is a CT arthrogram
What is a baker’s cyst or popliteal cyst
What happens during a physical exam and what type of medical history do you need

What exercises are good and not good if I have knee pain
Is there a role for nutritional supplements to treat my knee pain glucosamineChondroitan, turmericcu
Does weight effect knee pain and should I exercise to help
Does my diet affect my knee pain and what kind of nutrition plan should I have
Does physical therapy help with knee pain
What are lifestyle changes than can help with knee pain

What are common side effects and risks associated with over the counter medications
Is it helpful to aspiratedrain the knee if swollen
What medications are available to treat rheumatoid arthritis and other arthritic conditions
What is difference between NSAIDS and narcotics
Do topical creamsgelspatches help with knee pain
What over the counter medicines are available to treat knee pain
How do these over the counter medications work
Who should not use acetaminophen or over the counter medications

What items do I need to purchaseobtain to help with recovery
What type of assistance will I need after surgery and for how long
What can I do to get my home ready post surgery living areas, shower, etc…
What preoperative testing is required
What medications should I stop and when prior to surgery
Will I need a disabled parking permit and how will I obtain it
Will I need to donate blood
What can I do before surgery to improve chance of a great outcome
Should I see my dentist prior to surgery
How to decide between going home vs inpatient rehabilitation
Do I need to see my primary care doctor and other
How does weight loss, exercise andor physical therapy play a role before surgery
If I smoke or use tobacco products, why should I stop prior to surgery

Is it normal for blood pressure to be low
When does physical therapy start and what are the PT goals
What is cold therapyice machine
What is an incentive spirometer
What will I feel like after surgery nauseated, disorientated, etc…
How long will I be in the hospital outpatient vs inpatient surgery
How will my pain be controlled
What are sequential compression devices
When will I be discharged and what is the process
What is the equipment I need to be familiar with walker, cane, crutches, braces
How long will I be in the recovery room, what can I expect, and where am I taken after
What medications will I be discharged with
How are blood clots prevented

What exercise should I be doing
What is a late infection and how do I prevent it
What warning signs should make me call the doctor and how do I contact himher if I’m concerned
Will I need to go to outpatient therapy
Will I need antibiotics before dental work andor other medical procedures
When can I resume normal non strenuous activities as well as golftennisother activities
When will the swelling go down and when should I be concerned if I still have swelling
How do I control my pain at home
Should I continue to exercise after therapy is over
What can I expect 3 months after surgery
When can I drive and go back to work
How do I care for my incision
When can I expect a full recovery
Will I have physical therapy at home and for how long
What can I expect 6 weeks after surgery
What can I do to prevent blood clots at home and what are the warning signs
What can I expect two weeks after surgery
When can I expect the pain to go away and when should I be concerned
What do I need to know to take care of my new knee in the long term
How long will I need walking aids walker, crutches, cane
What can I do to prevent infection at home and what are the warning signs
What can I expect 1 year after surgery
Do I need follow up appointments with the doctor and when