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 ...

Wondering what recovery is really like after knee replacement surgery? Dr. Ayesha Abdeen, chief of hip and knee replacement surgery at Boston Medical Center, breaks down exactly what to expect—from ...

Over time, knee cartilage can deteriorate due to years of wear and tear. Since the knees take an enormous amount of pressure and stress as we move about, cartilage loss can lead to disabling knee pain ...

A person may opt for a joint replacement if arthritis or a traumatic injury damages a joint beyond repair. Orthopedic surgeons can replace many joints, including knees and hips. A joint replacement ...

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) -Orthopaedic Specialists, a leading practice in the Quad Cities, is proud to feature Dr. Brian McGowan, a fellowship-trained arthroplasty surgeon specializing in hip and knee ...

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 ...

The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery published an article examining the long term survival of total knee replacements in young, active patients. The researchers reviewed total joint replacement in ...

Years of high school, college and semiprofessional football meant Layne Herber’s knees didn’t stand much of a chance. By the time Herber, 73, retired in 2015, he was relying on periodic cortisone ...

SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A 40-year study by Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) researchers has found that active young adults who underwent total knee replacement were unlikely to require knee ...

A 40-year study by Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) researchers has found that active young adults who underwent total knee replacement were unlikely to require knee replacement revision in their ...