Knee pain can be persistent and bothersome. It hinders your mobility and affects your mood negatively. Good thing there are plenty of options in store for you to treat knee pain! Here are some of the most popular non-surgical and surgical treatment options for knee pain: Non-Surgical Options Pain Medications Managing knee pain usually starts…
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Treatments for Knee Pain
Knee pain may be described as sharp, dull, or throbbing – and is either acute or chronic, persistent or intermittent. It may even be accompanied by other symptoms such as bruising, swelling, stiffness, and a limited range of motion. The symptoms you experience will depend on the cause of your knee pain, whether it’s an…
Weight and Knee Replacement: What You Need to Know
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…
Partial Vs. Complete Knee Replacement
When it comes to partial or complete knee replacement surgery, one size certainly does not fit all. Your knees are the largest joints in your entire body. And because of the complex nature of the knee (the knee contains compartments, cartilage, tendons, nerves, blood vessels and tissues held in place by bones and ligaments), knees…