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 minimally invasive total knee replacement (TKR) is a procedure to replace the surface of the knee and reconstruct the knee joint. It involves making small cuts with minimal disruption to the ...

Two expert MDs say it's a telltale sign that you might be ready for surgery once you start experiencing this type of ...

This year, over 3.5 million total knee arthroplasties (knee joint replacements) will be performed in the US. (Hedge et al. Arthroplasty 2023) Total knee arthroplasty is the gold standard treatment for ...

Exercise after a total knee replacement can increase mobility and strengthen the muscles around the knee joint. Walking, stair climbing, and activities that target specific muscles may all help. Once ...

Dear Doctor: I’m a 53-year-old woman, and I’ve always been athletic. I’m in a soccer league and have a grinding pain in my right knee. I’ve had knee injuries before, and now I’m told I might need a ...

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 ...

It's A New Era For Knee Replacements And Other Joint Surgeries. Not so long ago, undergoing a total hip or knee replacement ...

Carrum Health is the preferred provider of total/partial hip and knee replacement procedures for benefits-eligible Purdue employees and dependents age 18 and over covered on a Purdue medical plan.

Having strong thigh muscles may reduce the need for total knee replacement in people with knee osteoarthritis. In particular, having stronger quadriceps muscles compared to the hamstrings muscles may ...