Each year, more than 100,000 hip replacement surgeries are performed in the U.S. A hip replacement surgery is a procedure in which diseased, degenerating joint tissue in the hip is removed and replaced with plastic prosthetic devices, which are...
Knee Replacement Surgery
As one of the largest, most powerful joints in the body, the knee is capable of supporting the body's weight while also enabling mobility. Over time, however, the knee joint can break down, as daily wear and tear, trauma and overuse deteriorate...
Nursing Home Closed After Reports of Abuse Surround Resident’s Death
January 28, 2011 – Fair Oaks, CA – According to the website Fox40.com, the state of California has enforced the temporary closure of the Fair Oaks Nursing Home because of the death of an elderly woman. The family of...