Pain, swelling and stiffness after knee replacement are normal. Learn how early physiotherapy and structured post-operative ...
Recovering from a knee replacement can feel like a long journey, but with proper care, patience, and support, most people regain strength, mobility, and confidence. Whether you’ve had a total or ...
Over time, knee cartilage can deteriorate due to years of wear and tear. Since the knees take an enormous amount of pressure and stress as we move about, cartilage loss can lead to disabling knee pain ...
Depending on how active you are, you may worry that your knee aches and pains mean someday you’ll need to replace this important joint. Research shows that running and cycling can help protect you ...
Robotic-assisted joint replacement may improve surgical precision and alignment, potentially supporting smoother recovery, ...
Vancouver and Washington-based Claris Healthcare has launched an orthopedic medical device that allows patients and doctors to monitor recovery after total knee replacement surgery. The Claris Reflex ...
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 ...
Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Chad Thurman explains when to consider knee replacement, what to expect from surgery and rehab, and ...
Knee replacements, open-heart surgery, and spinal taps rank among medicine's most painful procedures. But as one expert explains, the real agony often comes after—and it's not the same for everyone.
At this year's American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) annual meeting, investigators at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) presented several significant studies, with three focused on new ways ...
When performing a knee replacement surgery or total knee arthroplasty, doctors traditionally try to align the hip, knee, and ankle in a straight line, forming a neutral alignment, rather than ...