Orthopedic Anatomy Series: Life-Changing Patient Stories | Ep.1 | Periprosthetic Joint Infection
After a routine total knee replacement surgery, an unexpected debilitating infection and two unsuccessful emergency surgeries, Bob's doctor gave him two options: amputation or a referral to OrthoCarolina.
Watch Bob's journey from the thought of losing his leg to now being able to do the things he loves with a healthy, functional knee.
OrthoCarolina Hip and Knee Surgeons Establish Periprosthetic Joint Infection Center
Thomas Fehring MD, hip and knee surgeon with the OrthoCarolina Hip and Knee Center in Charlotte, has launched the OrthoCarolina Periprosthetic Joint Infection Center along with fellow hip and knee surgeons Brian Curtin, MD, Bryan Springer, MD, Keith Fehring, MD.
Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) & cancer can share similar traits
Research report by Dr. Bryan Springer of the OrthoCarolina Hip and Knee Center looks at how the two diseases are similar in terms of biology, mortality, financial impact.