Herman Botero, MD

Roughly 800,000 Americans undergo knee replacement surgery every single year, and growing obesity rates could push that annual number into the millions in the near future. There’s no way to guarantee that you’ll never need to undergo a knee replacement procedure, but scientists and medical

Knee replacement is commonly pursued in an attempt to resolve pain or improve function in the knee joint, but one overlooked aspect of the replacement procedure is how it can improve lower body alignment and stress distribution. Many older adults may find that their knees are starting to point

When you think about knee replacement surgery, your mind probably pictures someone in their sixties or seventies getting their joint replaced. While this age group makes up a significant portion of our patient base, we’ve noticed that knee replacement is starting to become more of a young person’s

Although a knee replacement procedure can greatly decrease pain levels and improve overall knee function, sometimes patients find that their new knee feels a little stiffer than expected. This stiffness is less bothersome than pre-injury pain levels, but at the same time, we want our patients to

If you’re one of the millions of adults dealing with early or more advanced-stage osteoarthritis in your knee, perhaps you’re pursuing some common treatment options like physical therapy or weight loss to help mitigate symptoms. While those tried and true methods can produce fantastic results, a new

Knee replacement surgery is a very safe procedure, but as is the case with any surgery, it’s impossible to get the risk of a potential issue down to zero. While it might seem like you’re in the clear once your surgery is complete, there are still a few issues you’ll want to try to prevent during