Heritage Manor News: Total knee replacements

Total knee replacement surgery was first performed in 1968. Over time, improvements have been made in both surgical materials and techniques. Today, they are considered safe and effective. Each year in the United States, more than 600,000 knee replacements are performed. It is a surgical procedure to replace weight-bearing surfaces of the knee joint to relieve pain and disabilities. The most common causes are osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and post traumatic arthritis. Osteoarthritis is age-related wear and tear. It usually occurs in individuals of 50 years or older. Rheumatoid arthritis is chronic inflammation that damages the cartilage and causes pain and stiffness. Post traumatic arthritis is usually caused by a severe knee injury. More than 90 percent of individuals who have total knee replacements experience significant reduction in pain and an improvement in the ability to perform normal activities of daily living. Infections may occur and are usually treated with antibiotics.
The staff of Heritage Manor sends get well wishes to Wanda Torres and wishes her a speedy recovery.
The staff of Heritage Manor wishes a Happy Birthday this week to J.C. Freeman, Jocelyn Fontenot, Joyce Dupre and Celeze Doucet.
The August resident birthday party will be held Wednesday, August 12, at 2 p.m. in the activity department. Family and friends are invited to attend.
Activities this week include Come Lord Jesus group, manicures, in-room visits, pokeno, mass, exercise, bingo sponsored by LaVille Funeral Home and service by St. John Baptist Church.
The staff of Heritage Manor extends its deepest sympathy to the families and friends of Joyce Tate, Delores Chapman and our king Preston Ardoin.