Brad and Mike demonstrate two critical exercises for complete success after a knee replacement.
Each year, nearly 800,000 Americans have total knee replacement surgery. While the majority have a good surgical result, surveys show that up to 20% of patients are dissatisfied and not fully informed ...
Sometimes, arthritis affects only one knee compartment. In these cases, your doctor may recommend a partial knee replacement, in which they will replace only the affected compartment. X-ray scan ...
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) -Orthopaedic Specialists, a leading practice in the Quad Cities, is proud to feature Dr. Brian McGowan, a fellowship-trained arthroplasty surgeon specializing in hip and knee ...
Total knee replacement (TKR) is one of the most common and successful orthopedic surgeries in the United States, with over 800,000 procedures performed annually (American Academy of Orthopaedic ...
Whether partial versus total arthroplasty is the best for patients with unicompartmental osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee has long been debated. The so-called TOPKAT trial randomized patients to the ...
Approximately 700,000 to 800,000 knee replacements are performed in the United States each year. Experts say one type of pain is a major red flag that your knee arthritis has become severe. Most ...
Total knee replacement is an operation frequently needed by hemophilia patients, which greatly improves their quality of life. This operation, however, carries a higher risk of bleeding and infection ...
Among individuals with medial compartment knee osteoarthritis, those who underwent partial knee replacement demonstrated clinical outcomes and rates of reoperation and revision comparable to those who ...
A total knee replacement, also known as knee arthroplasty, can feel like a second chance at life after years of dealing with a sore, arthritic knee. While most people achieve improved range of motion ...
Coral from the sea is being used in knee surgeries in Manhattan. The innovative, new procedure using natural coral is being used to help those suffering from knee osteoarthritis who may not need a ...
Physicians at the Christus Santa Rosa Surgery Center in New Braunfels, Texas, recently performed the center’s first total joint replacement. David Starch, MD, an orthopedic surgeon with New Braunfels ...