Spring 2005

Knee Surgery Made Easier
Virtual reality is aiding orthopedic surgeons at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in replacing arthritis-stricken single compartments of a knee without the patient having to endure a long surgery and recovery involved with a total knee replacement. Read about computer-assisted, partial knee replacement before observing a live, online demonstration on Wednesday, May 4, 2005, 4:30 p.m., at www.JeffersonHospital.org/webcast

Knee Pain and Problems
To help you prepare for our upcoming webcast of computer-assisted, partial knee replacement surgery, here’s a primer on the anatomy of this joint and the problems to which it is vulnerable because of the great deal of stress it experiences from everyday and high-impact activities.

Simple Steps to Boost Bone Health
With a recent U.S. Surgeon General’s report estimating that at least half of those over age 50 will suffer from osteoporotic fractures by the year 2020, it’s time to bone up on bone health.

Jefferson Surgeons Perform Their First Lower Back Pain Procedure Using Artificial Disk
Recently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and available at Jefferson, the first artificial disk offers relief, mobility, and improved recovery to those with progressive back pain who have not been aided by medication or braces.

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America’s Best Hospital
If you’re looking for the best in medical care, check out our rankings in U.S.News & World Report’s 15th annual listing of top hospitals, ranked according to 17 separate specialties. Thomas Jefferson University Hospital was once again ranked as the top hospital in Philadelphia and among the best in the nation for orthopedics and rehabilitation medicine.