There are approximately 700,000 knee replacements performed each year in the United States. It is one of the most frequently performed joint replacement procedures. However, there are a lot of misconceptions about knee replacement surgery. Let’s take a few minutes to bust some of these myths! “Arthritis pain is a normal part of aging.” Arthritis…
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Knee Replacement Recovery: What to Expect
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…