The current standard recovery protocol after a knee replacement procedure can be categorized as aggressive. And while we wouldn’t say that the best motto to describe it is “No pain, no gain,” there is some truth to the motto “you get out what you put in.” We ask a lot of our patients during the
What To Know About Knee Replacement With Rheumatoid Arthritis
Arthritic degeneration is the leading reason why people end up pursuing a knee replacement procedure, but know that arthritis comes in different forms, and these different variations of the same condition will change your overall treatment course. Someone who undergoes knee replacement surgery to
The Economic Impact Of Cancelled Knee Replacement Operations
No matter the industry, it’s appreciated if you can give someone a heads up that you need to cancel on them. Whether that’s your hairdresser, your mechanic or a friend you’ve arranged a playdate with, the earlier you let them know you need to cancel or reschedule, the better it is for all involved
Partial Or Total Knee Replacement – Is One Better Than The Other?
Decades ago, total knee replacement was the standard if osteoarthritis had negatively impacted your knee and conservative treatments weren’t proving effective at managing symptoms. As time went on and surgical care improved, the partial knee replacement procedure grew in popularity. For patients
What Science Says About Avoiding The Need For Knee Replacement
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
Can Knee Replacement Fix Knock Knees Or Bowed Knees?
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
5 Reasons Why More Young People Are Undergoing Knee Replacement
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
How To Avoid Stiffness After Knee Replacement Surgery
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
