Knee Replacement

For the right patient, a partial knee replacement procedure can be the perfect way to have only the damaged portion of their knee replaced instead of needing to undergo a more invasive replacement of the entire joint. When patients are asking about partial knee replacement, one of the most common

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

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

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

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

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

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 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