I am 72 years old and planning to have a total knee joint replacement this spring. What will be done and what can I expect following the surgery? A total knee replacement (TKR) is usually done as the ...

During a knee replacement, we replace your damaged knee joint with an artificial joint made of metal and plastic. There are two different kinds of knee replacements: total knee replacement and partial ...

This year, over 3.5 million total knee arthroplasties (knee joint replacements) will be performed in the US. (Hedge et al. Arthroplasty 2023) Total knee arthroplasty is the gold standard treatment for ...

Chronic arthritis, injuries or severe infections can lead to painful stiff knees that can prevent daily functional movements and activities. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) commonly affects mobility by ...

Share on Pinterest Healthgrades has announced the winners of its 2023 Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Awards, naming the top spots in the US for outpatient knee and hip replacement procedures.

While most osteoarthritis patients welcome the pain relief that comes with total knee replacement, some also experience psychological impacts that aren't so pleasant. "My leg feels like it's made of ...

Advanced biologic repairs and robotic-assisted partial knee replacement offer alternatives to total knee surgery.

Partial knee replacement surgery replaces one part of a damaged knee with an artificial joint. Compared with total knee replacement, partial knee replacement is less painful and has a shorter recovery ...

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 ...