The unification of the companies’ products aims to reduce surgical variability and improve post-operative outcomes for ...
Partial knee replacement surgery replaces one part of a damaged knee with an artificial joint. Compared with total knee replacement, partial knee replacement is less painful and has a shorter recovery ...
Before, during, and after knee replacement surgery, surgeons may prescribe different medications. For example, pain medication can relieve discomfort, and blood thinners prevent blood clots. Skin and ...
Giants star Malik Nabers’ delayed knee surgery sparks concern, but experts say the wait is part of a smart recovery plan.
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 ...
Knee pain impacts about 25% of adults, according to the American Academy of Family Physicians. One of the main causes, especially as people age, is osteoarthritis. Doctors say before signing up for ...
To facilitate healing, keep your knee bent to 30 to 90 degrees as much as possible, so the ends of the ligament have a better chance of finding each other. If you have access to a physical therapist’s ...
An aging population, new technologies and the rise of outpatient surgery are redefining what it means to be an orthopedic surgeon. Leaders from across the field shared which skills and training they ...
I am getting bent out of shape over surgeons telling patients they cannot get a knee replacement because they are above a certain BMI cutoff. Here’s a familiar scenario: A patient with a high body ...
There are certain activities and habits you should avoid if you want to maintain your knee health. Fly View Productions via Getty Images People often forget what a big role knees play in mobility and ...