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Knee Replacement in Congo – Part I

August 5, 2016 7:01 pm Published by Comments Off on Knee Replacement in Congo – Part I

The Democratic Republic of Congo The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), formerly known as Zaire, is not a tourist destination.   ... View Article


36 hours in the Congo

June 2, 2016 7:50 pm Published by Comments Off on 36 hours in the Congo

“Going up that river was like traveling back to the earliest beginnings of the world, when vegetation rioted on the... View Article


Arthritis of the Thumb

May 23, 2016 8:05 pm Published by Comments Off on Arthritis of the Thumb

Your thumb accounts for about half of your hand function. Sometimes people don’t realize how important the thumb is until... View Article


Do I Need a Joint Replacement?

March 24, 2016 4:13 pm Published by Comments Off on Do I Need a Joint Replacement?

As a specialist in joint replacement, I am frequently asked “How will I know when it is time to have... View Article