Did you know that in the United States, more than 600,000 knee replacement surgeries are performed every year? Comprising either total or partial removal of damaged bone and cartilage, knee arthroplasty gives people an improved range of motion and freedom from pain. If you and your orthopedic surgeon are thinking about knee replacement surgery, here…
Knee replacement surgery involves the replacement of a damaged knee joint with a prosthetic device. It’s often the last resort for people who suffer from severe knee pain due to arthritis, trauma, or other knee conditions. It’s also recommended for people with severe deformities in their knees that limit their ability to move and function…
Most patients with advanced arthritis reach a point where medications, physical therapy, and lifestyle changes no longer provide relief from symptoms. Quality of life is very important and is a primary consideration when recommending knee replacement surgery to patients. If you are considering a total knee replacement, here’s what you need to know about the…
Is there a “right” stage of life for joint surgery? What age is too old, or too young, to undergo a joint replacement? This question has no definitive answers. Traditional medical opinions are changing, especially as more people are beginning to suffer from osteoarthritis and other degenerative joint diseases at earlier ages due to sedentary…
Joint replacement surgery involves excision of the damaged portions of a joint such as the knee – or the complete replacement of the joint with artificial parts. Hip and knee replacements are the most common joint surgeries, with total knee replacements rapidly outpacing hip replacements. Arthritis is the leading reason for joint replacement – and…
