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iovera Treatment: What It Is and How It Helps Before Knee Replacement Surgery
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iovera Treatment: What It Is and How It Helps Before Knee Replacement Surgery

See how iovera treatment can transform your experience before knee replacement surgery. This innovative, non-drug solution utilizes targeted cold therapy to block pain at its source, providing immediate relief for those struggling with knee osteoarthritis. Learn about the benefits of iovera compared to traditional pain management options and how it can enhance recovery, allowing patients to regain mobility and return to their daily activities with less discomfort.

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STRAIGHT FROM DR. STRYKER: TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT 101
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STRAIGHT FROM DR. STRYKER: TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT 101

Dr. Stryker uses a technique he created for first time knee replacement patients. He still makes an incision over the front of the knee. However, instead of cutting the tendon that attaches to the kneecap or the quadriceps tendon, he actually comes underneath the muscle and slides that muscle over the top to get into the knee.  Then, he uses a computer to help him align the cutting guides. He would, then, shave off the very end of the thigh bone and the very top of the shin bone to replace those with metal caps. 

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