Sometimes, arthritis affects only one knee compartment. In these cases, your doctor may recommend a partial knee replacement, in which they will replace only the affected compartment. X-ray scan ...
A total knee replacement, also known as knee arthroplasty, can feel like a second chance at life after years of dealing with a sore, arthritic knee. While most people achieve improved range of motion ...
Last month, we provided information on the logistics of having a total knee replacement. We started with the decision to have a total knee replacement and ended at post operation week two. This month ...
Knee replacement means you’ve opted to replace your joint with an artificial one. It’s only an option when all other treatments—physical therapy, pain meds, injections, etc.—can no longer relieve your ...
Approximately 700,000 to 800,000 knee replacements are performed in the United States each year. Experts say one type of pain is a major red flag that your knee arthritis has become severe. Most ...
Patients who used any form of prescription sleep medication within 90 days of undergoing total knee replacement were at an increased risk for complications of the procedure, a new study found. The use ...
The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery published an article examining the long term survival of total knee replacements in young, active patients. The researchers reviewed total joint replacement in ...