Turkey Carving Safety
Nothing says “Thanksgiving” like football, family and the enticing aroma of turkey. But every year, too many people severely cut their hand while carving a turkey. Luckily, these injuries are avoidable. Follow these tips to stay safe while enjoying your Thanksgiving feast: Never cut toward yourself. Your free hand should be placed opposite the side […]
Traveling Soon? What You Need to Know if You have an Artificial Joint!
Will my artificial joint set off airport security metal detectors? Belt buckles, key chains and smartphones may set off sensitive metal detectors at airport security checkpoints. Many commonly used orthopedic implants may also set off the metal detectors. Over 90% of implanted total hip and knee arthroplasty devices will set off airport metal detectors.1 Many […]