May 16, 2019 | In the News, Patient Education, Position Papers
The New York Times reported this week on “rogue clinics” offering stem cell and platelet rich plasma (PRP) as treatment for osteoarthritis pain. The US Food and Drug Administration, the company Regenexx and a number of researchers were interviewed for the article,...
Apr 25, 2019 | Education, Patient Education
Using a combination of resources – both personal and online – to find and evaluate a surgeon to perform a hip or knee replacement surgery is recommended by the AAHKS Patient Education Committee in the latest article added to the online library, “Choosing the Right...
Apr 4, 2019 | Education, Patient Education
AAHKS has made it easier for you to refer your patients to the patient education website for peer-reviewed articles and videos created especially for patients by the Patient and Public Relations Committee. A new flyer includes the website address, scannable QR code...
Feb 14, 2019 | Patient Education
Here is an excerpt from the latest article in the AAHKS patient education library: Most people who have had hip or knee replacement surgery experience significant improvement in pain and regain the ability to walk, climb stairs, get in and out of the car and tie their...
Jan 17, 2019 | Patient Education
AAHKS has launched a new video to the patient education library that demonstrates how to exercise at home prior to joint replacement surgery. The goals of these exercises are to show patients how to strengthen their muscles before surgery and to familiarize themselves...
Nov 2, 2018 | Patient Education
by Brett R. Levine, MD, AAHKS Patient and Public Relations Committee Chair Many patients ask before surgery, “What will I need to do after surgery for a successful outcome?” Often the answer is physical therapy/exercises. The Patient and Public Relations...
