Patient Education

The Taperloc® Hip System from Biomet has led the competition in design and longevity for over 20 years. Joint replacement implants are not one-size fits all. You are unique, and your joint implant should be able to accommodate your individual anatomy...

Back pain is a major problem, resulting in time lost from work, lost revenue and a diminished quality of life. Back pain is categorized as acute or chronic. Acute pain usually lasts only six weeks. When back pain continues for more than six weeks,...

Hip Anatomy

The hip is a ball-and-socket joint. The femoral head (ball) rides in the acetabulum (socket). The joint is lined with a lubricating tissue called cartilage, which cushions the joint as it moves and bears weight.

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Rotator Cuff Tear

If you are a potential candidate for reverse shoulder replacement, you may be suffering from pain as a result of a previous rotator cuff tear. A cuff-tear causes your shoulder joint to lose much of its natural...

Less Pain, Faster Recovery, More Natural Motion

Because the Oxford® Partial Knee is designed to repair only one side of the knee, it's much smaller than a total knee implant. Other advantages of a partial knee include...

Knee arthritis

If your knees ache, they have lots of company. Over 46 million Americans suffer from arthritis. Osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee is the most common type, and the way it affects the knee is painfully simple.

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The hip is a ball-and-socket joint that allows the leg to move in a variety of positions. The femoral head (ball) rides in the acetabulum (socket). The joint is lined with a lubricating tissue called cartilage, which cushions the joint as it moves...

Approximately 60% of all shoulder replacements result from proximal humeral fractures.1 A proximal humeral fracture is a break to the ball at the top of the upper-arm bone. These fractures typically occur when people fall on an outstretched hand.

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The knee is a type of hinge joint formed by the tibia (shinbone), femur (thighbone), and patella (kneecap). The ends of the bones in the knee joint are covered with cartilage, a tough, lubricating tissue that helps provide smooth, pain-free motion...