May 2012 – Knee paid due to arthritis is one of the most common causes of disability in America and affects millions of people, both young and old. Although traumatic situations and systemic diseases can cause arthritis, by far the most common cause is wear and tear of the joint. This loss of the cushion…
To fully understand your knee degeneration, the knee replacement procedure and the mechanics of your knee implant, you will first need to know a bit about the knee joint itself and how it functions. When the knee moves, it does not just bend and straighten (flex and extend). It also rotates slightly. Read the Full…
by Alfredo Arango | May 28, 2010 In the past, people did not buy their clothes off-the-rack; instead, they would go to the tailor or the seamstress to take their measurements to custom-make their clothes to fit perfectly. It is now possible to do the same thing for partial knee implants, thanks to a new technology…
Written by Laura Miller | Wednesday, 26 January 2011 The partial and total knee replacement industry has been evolving for the past several decades, with the newest trends toward personalized knee replacements. Studies show that there is no “one-size fits all” knee replacement, and if the surgeon uses an implant that is even slightly too…
Surgeon tells chamber guests of alternative to full replacement. by David Rogers January 15, 2011 – The best knee replacement may be a partial replacement, according to orthopedic surgeon Dr. Gregory Martin. On Thursday, during the Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce’s monthly breakfast meeting at The Breakers, Martin touted the advantages of a partial knee-replacement…
We are pleased to announce that JFK will be among the first medical centers in the country to perform a new patient specific total knee resurfacing procedure. The device, called the iTotal, is from a Boston area manufacturer named ConforMIS (www.conformis.com). FDA approval was attained earlier this year. The company is a leader in developing…
Dr. Martin talks with Jim Edwards, the voice of The Palm Beaches’ News & Talk’s “The Morning Rush” on 1290 WJNO, about patient-specific resurfacing techniques for patients who may need knee replacements. Dr. Martin on “The Morning Rush” If You have trouble viewing, please try the link below:
Dr. Martin is featured on the “The Boomer and the Babe Show,” a radio talk show, where he talks about artificial joints of the hip and knee and some of the new techniques and manufacturers that are making them. Read the full story: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/boomerandbabe/2012/03/22/dr-gregory-martin–orthopedic-surgeon New Health Podcasts with The Boomer and The Babe Radio…