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Can I train after a knee joint replacement? The short answer is yes. Exercise is an essential component of a healthy and rewarding life. Still, with the onset of degenerative knee disease, such as osteoarthritis, many patients worry that they must compromise their...

Dr. Suzanne Michalk chose Duval Clinic for her knee replacement surgery. In her book ‘Mieux apprivoiser sa chirurgie’ She shares her considerations about choosing Duval, her reflections as a patient and as a fellow physician, her experience throughout her journey, and...

Sports activities after a hip replacement Can I train after hip surgery? The short answer is yes. Exercise is an essential component of a healthy and rewarding life, but with the onset of degenerative hip disease, such as osteoarthritis, many patients worry that they...

Duval Clinic is extremely proud to be rated as providing the highest level of quality of care by Accreditation Canada. The clinic was accredited with honorable mention. This accomplishment is thanks to the legacy created by the former team, led by Dr. Duval and Dr....

Hip replacement surgery, also known as total hip arthroplasty (THA) requires an artificial device to be placed in the damaged hip socket. In the past, a small diameter femoral head, which is the ‘ball’ in the ‘socket’ of the hip joint, was used to replace damaged...

While going home after a knee or hip replacement is a happy event, this transition can also be a source of concern or anxiety for patients and their caregivers. Using the ERAS protocol, the patient’s condition can be improved and a safe and rapid return home can be...

By: Clinique Orthopédique Duval Dr. Vendittoli, who has been working as an orthopedic surgeon at Duval for more than 15 years, has led an interdisciplinary task force to improve all aspects of the arthroplasty procedure. This collaborative work has taken place over...

The question ‘how long will a joint replacement last?’ is frequently asked by patients — up until now, specialists had limited information to share. However, thanks to two recent studies, doctors can now offer patients some reassuring news: 3% of patients that have...

We are proud to announce that on Monday February 1st, 2021, we successfully performed our first of two total knee replacements with a surgical robot. Duval Clinic has acquired Zimmer’s ROSA surgical robot to further optimize joint replacements surgeries which advances...