are you Experiencing JOINT PAIN OR LOSS OF MOBILITY IN YOUR HIPS OR KNEES? HAVE BEEN TREATING YOUR JOINT PAIN FOR SOME TIME and maybe even considered surgery? WE WANT TO HELP YOU TAKE AN ACTIVE ROLE IN GETTING BACK IN ACTION.
Dr. Calendine discusses the rewards of sharing advanced hip and knee surgery technology around the world, caring for his patients at the Bone & Joint Institute of Tennessee and, of course, spending time with his family in Franklin. Dr. Calendine and his team are dedicated to providing patients in the Nashville region with comprehensive, cutting-edge hip & knee treatment options.
SCHEDULE MY APPOINTMENTMeniscus root tear arthroscopic repair utilizes advanced surgical techniques including transtibial pullout repair and multiple simple stitch methods to restore crucial knee biomechanics and prevent arthritis progression. These minimally invasive procedures, performed through specialized arthroscopic portals, reattach torn meniscus roots using high-strength sutures and precise tibial tunnels, offering superior outcomes compared to traditional meniscectomy. With proper patient selection and adherence to structured rehabilitation protocols, arthroscopic meniscus root repair provides excellent long-term functional results and significantly reduces the need for future total knee replacement surgery.
Read MoreIndicator gloves for surgeons represent a revolutionary advancement in surgical safety technology, utilizing a sophisticated two-layer colored detection system that increases glove perforation detection rates from 34% to an impressive 83% during medical procedures. These specialized surgical gloves feature a bright-colored inner layer that becomes immediately visible when surgical fluids penetrate through outer glove breaches, enabling instant visual alerts for healthcare professionals. With glove perforations occurring in approximately 43% of all surgeries, indicator gloves provide critical protection against surgical site infections, cross-contamination, and bloodborne pathogen transmission, particularly in high-risk specialties including orthopedic surgery, oral/maxillofacial procedures, and obstetrics/gynecology. Clinical studies consistently demonstrate that indicator glove systems enable surgical teams to change gloves 69% more frequently than standard double-gloving methods, significantly reducing infection risks while maintaining sterile field integrity throughout complex surgical procedures. Healthcare facilities implementing indicator glove protocols benefit from enhanced patient safety outcomes, reduced healthcare-associated infection costs, and improved surgical team confidence, making these innovative medical devices an essential component of evidence-based infection prevention strategies in modern surgical practice.
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