Best Place: Alberta (33%), Ontario (27%), British Columbia (13%) Worst Place: Quebec (27%), Newfoundland and Labrador (19%), Prince Edward Island (13%) Alberta was yet again seen as Canadaâs most business friendly province with over a third of respondents saying it was the best place in Canada to open a business. Ontario was second with 27% followed by British Columbia at 14%.
Cartiva can be used as a substitute for the damaged articular cartilage in your knee. The device provides a viable alternative to those patients seeking relief for their knee pain but not wanting a total knee replacement. Cartiva can also be used to treat osteoarthritis at the base of the thumb. The implant relieves pain and restores range of motion by allowing the bones around the thumb to glide smoothly over one another.
Recent advances in knee replacement methods can now provide elders with more durable prosthetics. In 2011, the Food and Drug Administration approved a knee implant meant to last up to thirty years. Surgeons are also currently in the process of testing out the effectiveness of using synthetic cartilage as a total knee replacement alternative. Evidence indicates that joint replacement surgeries can help older Americans stay healthier longer by allowing them to move around and exercise with fewer aches.