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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…
Osteoarthritis occurs due to the wearing-down of the protective cartilage in a joint. When this cartilage becomes too thin or wears away and is thus no longer able to cushion the bones in a joint from rubbing against each other during movement, it can cause inflammation – resulting in pain, swelling, stiffness, and loss of…
Our knees gradually wear down and become more vulnerable to injury and chronic conditions as we age. When you have degenerative joint disease, your knees become increasingly weak and unable to hold your weight, preventing you from the physical activities you once enjoyed. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 32.5 million…
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