knee replacement

Our knee joints slowly wear down as we age, and for some people, the deterioration of the joint gets so bad that they eventually pursue a knee replacement operation. A number of factors can help predict whether or not the replacement operation will be a long-term success, and researchers recently

A knee replacement operation is a big undertaking, but it’s worth it considering what you have to gain assuming the surgery goes as planned. During the journey to less pain and more independence after a knee replacement operation, many patients say they learn some important lessons along the way. We

If one or both of your knee joints has deteriorated to the point that it’s become painful and is affecting your quality of life, there’s a good chance you’re a candidate for knee replacement surgery. You might do some research and even set up an initial visit with a surgeon, but that won’t provide

For anyone who has gone back and forth with their insurance company discussing coverage options, you know that knee replacement surgery is viewed as an elective operation. By nature, elective surgeries are operations that we can schedule and control, as opposed to emergency operations that are

It’s tough to know what to expect following a major surgery, but your rehab can actually be positively or negatively impacted by how well you prepare for life after surgery. In talking with patients who have had knee replacement surgery, we’ve learned what they were surprised by or what they wish

If you’ve been told that you’ll need to have your knee replaced in the not-so-distant future, you’re probably wondering when is the ideal time to go under the knife? While there is no perfect answer to this question, there are some factors you should consider when determining when you should

Knee replacement surgery is more common on older individuals whose knee joints have been damaged by osteoarthritis or the natural aging process. However, seniors are far from the only group who are undergoing partial and total knee replacement operations. More younger patients are inquiring about