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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…
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…
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…
Arthroscopy is a surgical procedure that surgeons use to diagnose and treat problems in joints. Through arthroscopy, your surgeon can look at the inner structures of a joint without having to open up the entire area. Arthroscopy allows the surgeon to make a diagnosis and carry out repairs and treatments. It uses cutting-edge and minimally…
The knee joint can be vulnerable to injury and to chronic conditions such as arthritis, which can cause pain, swelling, and stiffness. Knee replacement surgery, known also as knee arthroplasty, is often necessary when the knee joint is significantly worn or damaged. This surgery replaces all or part of the knee joint with artificial parts…
The knee is one of the most easily injured joints in the human body. Knee problems can be caused by a number of factors, including arthritis, traumatic injury, the natural aging process, and general wear-and-tear. Knee replacement surgery is now one of the most frequently performed joint replacement procedures, with around 700,000 being performed each…
Orthopedic surgeons receive special training during their residency in how to replace a patient’s joint with a brand-new synthetic joint. These surgeons are regularly replacing diseased and arthritic knees with artificial joints, and the patients are up walking that day or the next. The process of arthroplasty of the knee – whether partial or complete…
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