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2. Femoral nerve block - Wikipedia

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   A femoral nerve block is a nerve block that uses local anesthetic to achieve analgesia in the leg.The block works by affecting the femoral nerve.. A femoral nerve block (FNB) results in anesthesia of the skin and muscles of the anterior thigh and most of the femur and knee joint, as well as the skin on the medial aspect of the leg below the knee joint.

3. Knee replacement - Wikipedia

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   Knee replacement surgery can be performed as a partial or a total knee replacement. [3] In general, the surgery consists of replacing the diseased or damaged joint surfaces of the knee with metal and plastic components shaped to allow continued motion of the knee.

4. Nerve block - Wikipedia

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   The saphenous nerve block is often done in combination with the popliteal block for surgeries below the knee. [53] The saphenous nerve is numbed at the medial part of the lower thigh under the sartorius muscle. [53] The lumbar plexus block is an advanced technique indicated for hip, anterior thigh, and knee surgery. [54]

5. Does Medicare cover knee replacement? - AOL

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   If a doctor recommends knee replacement surgery, Medicare should cover the costs. Parts A and B pay for different inpatient costs, and Part B pays for outpatient procedures, aftercare, and ...

6. Common Causes of Arthritis for Women (& How to Treat It) - AOL

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   Some types of surgery that can be used to address arthritis include: Total joint replacement, such as a knee replacement or a hip replacement Osteotomy, which involves realigning a joint

7. Why Olympian Lindsey Vonn Decided to Get a Knee Replacement

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   Lindsey Vonn decided to have knee replacement surgery after sustaining several injuries throughout her career. “After a lot of thought, research and talking to many many doctors, I made the ...