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Neurologic And Orthopedic Institute: One Of The First In The Country To Offer Custom-Fit Total Knee Replacement
02.04.08 (4:43 pm)   [edit]
Baby boomers who have it all, including custom clothes and sports equipment, are now beating the physical signs of old age with custom body parts, including knees. Patients with degenerative knee conditions can now benefit from custom-fit knee replacements that are tailored to an individual's unique body mechanics, size and gender variations.

Dr. Mitchell Sheinkop, orthopedic surgeon at the Neurologic and Orthopedic Institute of Chicago, is one of the first in the country to offer custom-fit total knee replacement. With this new technology, Sheinkop can precisely match the size and placement of the implant to the patient's unique and normal (non-arthritic) knee anatomy. Developed by California-based OtisMed Corporation, this new custom-fit approach enables surgeons to preserve more bone and ligaments, allowing for better implant fit and alignment. Learn more about Dr. Sheinkop here.

As compared to regular knee replacements, patients with "custom knees" will experience a quicker and less painful recovery, increased range of motion, and a greater ease in outdoor activities such as golfing, biking and gardening.

"We'd like to see boomers remain active well into old age," says Sheinkop. "A knee replacement doesn't have to mean a lifestyle with limits. I've seen patients continue very active lives with this new technology."

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The custom-fit total knee replacement is achieved in four easy steps. Prior to surgery, an MRI is performed to take very precise measurements of the patient's arthritic knee. Then, proprietary computer software creates a 3-D image of that knee, and virtually corrects the deformity to return the knee to its pre-arthritic state. Third, a computerized 3-D image of the implant to be used in the patient's surgery is then Shape-Matched to the anatomically correct virtual knee model. This helps determine the correct implant size and placement, based on the patient's normal knee anatomy. Last, using all of this information, special cutting guides are created for the surgeon to use during the procedure. These patient-specific cutting guides, which are accurate to within a few millimeters, indicate to the surgeon exactly where to make bone cuts so that the knee replacement is customized for the individual patient.

On Wed., Sept. 26, at 10 a.m., The Neurologic and Orthopedic Institute of Chicago will perform its first custom-fit knee replacement. The lucky recipient will be 59-year old Frank Dorgan of Chicago, who suffers from osteoarthritis, osteomyelitis and restless leg syndrome.

The Neurologic & Orthopedic Institute of Chicago is the country's first freestanding acute care hospital dedicated exclusively to neuroscience and orthopedic services. It utilizes breakthrough technology and minimally invasive techniques as well as advanced procedures for neurosurgery, orthopedics, pain management, neuro-oncology, sports medicine and rehabilitation .

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How To Go About Back Pain Exercises
02.04.08 (4:35 pm)   [edit]
Back Pain Exercises can help with healing. You see, back pain problem is common with adults. It is a more discussed topic because the successful treatment is not guaranteed by any doctor. The real solution is the prevention rather than cure. Back pain can be avoided if the person practices the regular exercise routine.

There are specific exercises for a healthy back. Before deciding the exercise routine you must examine yourself if you are having back pain. If you do the normal exercises before your pain is reduced, your muscles may be strained again. When you are fully relieved from the pain the new routine of exercise should be followed. Such exercises will help to make your muscles strong to support your spine. Afterwards you can do the exercises which are helpful for strengthening your back.

Once you start your exercises to strengthen the muscles, you should occasionally perform the previous routine which helped you to recover from the back pain problem. This enables to prevent recurrence of back pain problem.

The exercises program should be fixed after taking into account various individual factors. Back Pain exercises should be adopted in a more interesting activity of sport of any other activity which will improve person's interest in it. In initial stage a person needs motivation to continue the activity. If the exercises are formed in a specific theme then nobody will get bored. Once the person is used to the routine he will not quit easily as he will understand the advantages of these exercises.

You have to start your back pain exercises with the instructor. Then you can do it on your own when you have practiced it without any symptoms of back pain. These exercises can be done without anybody's assistance once you know it.

Back Pain exercises enable the better blood circulation and oxygen supply is improved. The lactic acid in muscles causes the fatigue and leads to back pain. The improved circulation of oxygen removes this lactic acid and thereby the back pain symptoms are decreased.

The orthopedic surgeons have prepared several back pain exercises which can be added to your regular aerobic exercise routine. These exercises improve the muscles and the spinal cord gets more support.

Before starting the new routine of exercises make sure you always consult your doctor . The problem area should be fixed and then you can carry on the exercise. Your aim should be fixed and then you should work in that direction.

The exercise is helpful for everybody if it is done in a right way. Back pain exercises are one part of your routine. It is beneficial for you as they prevent back pain symptoms with other advantages. When the back pain is chronic, recovery is fast only with the right type of exercise. Some back pain problems like lower back pain and back pain muscle spasms can be resolved only with the exercises. As the painkillers are not recommended on a daily basis, the back pain exercises are the one and only one solution of back pain.

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Muna wa Wanjiru Has Been Researching and Reporting on Back Pain for Years. For More Information on Back Pain Exercises, Visit His Site at BACK PAIN EXERCISES