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Knee Replacement

Knee Replacement: A Guide to Finding the Right Fit

If you have received a diagnosis of advanced osteoarthritis of the knee joint and are experiencing debilitating knee pain, stiffness, and swelling, it is advisable to consider knee replacement as a permanent solution to your knee pain. Knee replacement, as its name implies,is a surgical procedure in which your malfunctioned knee joint or its components… 

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Knee Replacement: A Step-by-Step Guide

A knee replacement surgery is one of the most commonly performed replacement procedures in the United States. Knee replacement is when your worn or damaged knee joint – partial or complete – is surgically removed and replaced with an artificial knee joint. Knee replacement is highly effective at relieving knee pain and improving mobility. It… 

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The Benefits of Knee Surgery-What You Need to Know

Knee problems, like pain, swelling, and reduced mobility, can interfere with your daily activities, and if not treated and managed on time, these lead to severe consequences. Minor knee problems respond well to nonsurgical treatments. But, surgery is recommended when all nonsurgical treatment options fail to treat and eliminate the symptoms of knee problems. Gradual… 

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Questions to Ask Your Doctor Before Knee Replacement

Knee replacement surgery – a surgical process in which your damaged knee joint is removed and replaced with a man made knee joint – is a major surgery that requires careful consideration. Asking questions from your knee replacement surgeon before surgery is important as it allows you to understand the benefits, risks, and alternatives to… 

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What is a Knee Arthroscopy?

Gone are the days when you had to undergo a knife to have your orthopedic doctor pinpoint the underlying cause of your joint problem and/or treat it. Thanks to advances in orthopedic surgery, orthopedic surgeons can now makeone or two small incisions and use a device calledan arthroscopeto diagnosea wide range of joint problems and… 

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Can You Have a Knee Replacement With a Torn ACL

A knee replacement is a procedure to replace a damaged knee joint. There are many factors doctors consider before making a recommendation for a knee replacement. First, you have to be generally healthy, independent, and mobile. For instance, some people with diabetes may not be good candidates for this type of surgery because they can… 

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Knee Replacement Surgery: What Long-Term Care Looks Like

Knee replacement surgery is a major operation. If you are a candidate for knee replacement, it is important to take the necessary steps to prepare for the actual surgery and life after it. Recovery is different for everyone, but it typically takes six weeks to return to daily activities. As early as now, you can… 

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Problems of Stiffness After Knee Replacement Surgery

A total knee replacement, also called knee arthroplasty, is one of the most common types of joint replacement surgeries. It involves removing the damaged portion of the knee joint and replacing it with prosthetic materials. Knee replacement is highly successful for relieving knee pain and restoring joint function, but some patients experience knee stiffness following… 

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Reasons for Arthroscopic Knee Surgery

Arthroscopic knee surgery is a surgical technique that involves the creation of a very small incision into which a flexible, miniature, fiber-optic camera (also known as an arthroscope) is inserted. The arthroscope projects a view of the structures inside the knee onto a monitor, thereby allowing the orthopedic surgeon to examine the knee and repair… 

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What Are the Disadvantages of Knee Replacement Surgery?

Knee replacement surgery is a procedure that involves replacing the diseased or damaged knee (either partially or totally) with a prosthesis. If you have advanced knee arthritis, you may be a good candidate for the procedure. It is worth noting that, just like any type of surgery, knee replacement surgery has potential risks of complications—something… 

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