Advanced Orthopedics for Joint Replacement

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FAQs

If you are a potential joint replacement patient, you may have many questions about the procedure. We have compiled frequently asked questions to answer some of the common concerns of most of our patients. As you explore the possibility of joint replacement surgery, your orthopedic surgeon is See details

The Knee

The knee is an important part of your lower extremity. It provides adequate motion to permit you to sit and stand. It is a magnificent shock absorber, absorbing as much as three to four times your body weight whenever you See details

The Hip

The hip joint is considered a ball and socket joint. The ball part (the femoral head) articulates with the socket (the acetabulum). The surfaces of these bones are covered with a pearly white structure called articular cartilage. The cartilage, See details

Your Options

To better understand your options for joint pain we should first understand why we experience joint pain. Many different conditions can lead to joint pain and the most common of them are the following: Osteoarthrtis (OA), also called the wear and See details

Lets Talk OA

Wednesday, 21 October 2009 02:28

Arthritis is the most common cause of disability in adults. It is the leading cause of physician visits among people above 65 years of age. In the Philippines, there are 11 million people affected by this disease. How much do you know about this disabling disease?

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"THE DEBILITATING, agonizing pain of arthritis and rheumatism is such that sufferers sometimes prefer death over a lifetime of torment. Coupled with this is the disturbing trend that the number of arthritis and soft tissue rheumatism sufferers is predicted to increase, and experts are warning Filipinos to take a closer look at themselves and examine their risks of developing the disease......There are a hundred types of arthritis, and its onset can be due to heredity, trauma, weight, abnormal antibodies that attack the joints, medicines or an infection....high alcohol intake, food binges and a poor diet can precipitate gout (also called metabolic arthritis). Gouty arthritis can lead to kidney failure. A rheumatoid arthritis sufferer’s life span is shortened by at least five years. " by Ms. Tessa Salazar of Inquirer

"Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis. It is also known as osteoarthrosis, hypertrdegenerative joint disease, ophic arthritis. It results from the ‘wear and tear’of the cartilage that may be secondary to trauma, infection, and joint malalignment." Dr. Jose Fernando Syquia, President of AOJR and Joint Replacement Specialist

AOJR wants to talk to you and your community about arthritis. Be informed and join us in promoting awareness about the social, emotional and health impact of arthritis as well as its evidence based treatments.

Help us improve lives by creating awareness. Join our Arthritis Awareness Campaign.

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For Schedules of Talks or should you like us to come to your community please contact:

Arlyn B. Rodriguez/ Jedca M. Marcelino

Tel. nos.: (632) 727-0001 loc 2376; (632) 710-8292 or (632) 331-8888

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DO YOU HAVE ANY HISTORY OF FRACTURES?

YOU MAY BE SUFFERING FROM OSTEOPOROSIS. COME TO A FREE OSTEOPOROSIS SCREENING.

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September 18, 2010(Saturday) 9am -12nn & 1pm-5 pm

Rm 376 Cardinal Santos Medical Center, Wilson Street, Greenhills, San Juan City.

Only 70 people can be accommodated so please make prior registration.

Contact Arlyn or Jed at (632) 727-0001 loc 2376, (632) 710-8292 or (632) 331-8888.

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Testimonials

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Who else but our patients can testify to AOJR’s expertise in joint replacement surgery and how we helped improve their lives. Here are what some of our patients have to say:

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" Im glad I had my knees fixed. Now I can have fun with my family and friends pain free!"

Aida Cho, 60yo Bilateral Total Knee Replacement Recipient.

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