@jointdocShields Congratulations Dr. Shields! Looked up 20th anniversary gifts, genuinely surprised to see “oxidized zirconium” in there. Treat yourself! 😀
AI prompt: write a promo for CCJR like it's a rock concert.
Turn it up. The biggest names in joint replacement are taking the stage. No filler. No opening act. Just the main event. Get ready to rock.
CCJR® 2026 | December 9–12 | Orlando, Florida
Tattooing over a surgical scar? Timing decides whether you get the design you wanted or a warped version of it.
After a hip or knee replacement, the surface heals in ~2 weeks. Underneath, collagen, nerves, and blood flow keep rebuilding for 12-18 months. The scar isn't finished when it looks finished.
Ink too early and you risk heavier bleeding, spreading ink, and lines that blur as the scar settles. Sharp at 3 months, warped by month 12.
My rule: flat, pale, painless when you press it. Get your surgeon's clearance first, and choose an artist experienced with scar tissue. It's denser and takes ink differently.
The art is permanent. Make sure the canvas is ready.
North Carolina will be ground zero for the upcoming "mega heat dome" over the Eastern U.S. into July 4th weekend.
Raleigh to 107°F will melt your face off
271 million Americans at least 90°F on Friday, July 3rd
📖 Great Expectations
It was the best of knees, it was the worst of knees.
New study finds patients undergoing TKA frequently expect greater improvements than they ultimately achieve.
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