A knee replacement operation is the most common joint replacement surgery that is performed in the United States. And while it is a relatively common procedure, knee surgeons agree that if you can prevent the need for a joint replacement procedure, it’s preferred to the replacement operation. In
How To Reduce Knee Surgery Scars After Knee Replacement
If you are slated to undergo a knee replacement procedure, you may be wondering what your future scar will look like. Some people like the idea of a scar because it tells a story, while others want to do everything in their power to minimize the visibility of their scar so that their legs and knees
The Best Time of the Year For Knee Surgery
Since knee replacement surgery is an elective procedure, you have a little flexibility in when you decide to go under the knife. You don’t want to undergo surgery before a big trip, or maybe you don’t want to be hobbled during the holiday season. Everyone has different factors that dictate when they
Overcome These 3 Common Obstacles To Successful Knee Replacement Surgery
Knee replacement surgery is a major undertaking, and because of this, you want to do everything in your power to avoid some of the potential obstacles to a successful surgery. No surgery and recovery goes perfectly every single time, but if you are aware of some of the common pitfalls, you can
8 Great Gift Ideas For Someone Undergoing Knee Replacement Surgery
If a friend or family member is slated to undergo a knee replacement procedure, you may be wondering if there is anything you can get them to show that you’re thinking of them and want the best for their operation and recovery. Every person is different, but considering we know what goes into knee
How To Increase Mobility In Your New Knee
A knee replacement procedure can decrease pain and greatly increase function in your knee, but you won’t be able to restore strength and mobility in your knee simply by laying in bed and letting healing run its course. If you want to increase mobility and decrease stiffness in your new artificial
Controlling BMI Is Important Ahead Of Partial Knee Replacement
Controlling your weight before and after knee replacement surgery is important no matter what type of surgery you undergo, but new research suggests that it’s especially important if you are considering partial knee replacement surgery. A recent study published in The Journal of Bone & Joint
The Timing Of Knee Replacement Surgery
If you’re dealing with significant knee discomfort and conservative techniques have failed to help you find relief, the next logical step in the process is joint replacement surgery. Recently, the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS)