The miracle surgery which helps the lame walk may have its price. New evidence shows that metallic debris from the replaced joints travels to other organs, possibly causing cancer. ...
Blood loss during hip- or knee-replacement surgery is far greater than appreciated, according to a UK study. The researchers found that as much as half of the blood lost during these joint-replacement operations
Joint replacement is recommended as a way of alleviating pain and improving mobility in sufferers of advanced osteoarthritis and osteoporosis ... ...