Knee Replacement

As we’ve mentioned on this blog numerous times in the past, a partial knee replacement operation can be the perfect solution for a patient dealing with degeneration in one compartment of their knee. The procedure preserves more healthy tissue and allows for a more natural feeling in your knee. But

You might believe that the success of your knee replacement operation and the ease of your recovery is completely in the hands of the surgeon performing your procedure, but that’s simply not true. You play a major role in the success of your knee replacement operation, and if you play your cards

Knee replacement surgery is safer and easier to perform today than it was decades ago, but safety isn’t the reason more people are undergoing knee replacement surgery. In fact, not only are the total number of knee replacement operations increasing from years past, the average age of the patient is

If you are going to have one or both of your knees replaced in the future, you probably have a number of things on your mind, and odds are weight loss isn’t one of them. This is especially true if knee degeneration has made movement difficult or downright painful. However, if you can find a way to

Because of the unique compartmental design of the knee joint, you may be able to undergo what’s known as a partial knee replacement if you’re dealing with discomfort that isn’t responding as expected to conservative care. A partial knee replacement procedure can be the perfect option for the right

Knee replacement typically yields great results and helps patients regain confidence in their knee and independence in their life, but both doctors and patients usually want to avoid the procedure if possible. It’s not always possible to avoid a replacement procedure, but there are some alternative

While most of the focus following a knee replacement procedure is on how you can strengthen your knee and restore as much physical function as possible, a portion of your post-op protocol will be focused on caring for your incision site. Following a knee replacement operation, you’ll have a 4-6 inch

Obesity rates continue to climb in America, and consequently it should come as no surprise that joint replacement procedures are also becoming more common. Carrying more weight means that your knees have to handle more stress with each step you take, and over the course of years, this repetitive