Our knees bend and move around whenever we walk, sit, or even sleep – so when a knee hurts, it can hurt badly and constantly. If you have endured years of discomfort and chronic knee pain, but nonsurgical methods no longer help minimize your pain, there is some good news. MAKOplasty robotically assisted surgery is…
Partial Knee Replacement vs. Total Knee Replacement
The knee is one of the most complex joints in the human body. It needs to accommodate a wide variety of movements, provide stability, and support the weight of the body. In order for the knee to properly function, it has a layer of cartilage covering the outer surfaces of the bones that forms the…
Arthroscopic Knee Surgery
The knee is the largest joint in the body, and it endures harsh use every day. From the time toddlers begin walking and throughout life, the knees bear the full weight of the body and impact in every step. Your knee supports your actions whether you’re playing sports, jumping and landing, or just walking around…
Differences Between Women’s Knees and Men’s Knees
There are many differences between men and women – some are obvious, some are much less obvious. While you may think that a knee is a knee, they’re actually quite different between the two genders and even between two people of the same gender. Let’s talk about the many ways in which a typical knee…
Knee Replacement: When Is the Right Time?
The knee is one of the most injury-prone and frequently damaged joints in the human body. These problems can occur from a trauma, normal wear-and-tear or arthritis, any many other conditions. But how do you know whether or not you should have a knee replacement? Let’s discuss what your options are and exactly what type…
Hip Replacement Recovery Time
When hip joints become painful due to arthritis or other causes, a hip replacement can offer a surgical option to do away with your discomfort. This surgical procedure involves replacing a damaged hip joint with an new artificial ball and socket, that moves smoothly and relieves pain. After a hip replacement surgery, most patients are…
Artificial Joint Revision Surgery
When someone has a joint replaced, they typically feel much better – their joint pain is greatly reduced or gone completely. Once healed, they have a new artificial joint that is usually a vast improvement over their own original joint, which had become so damaged that it was necessary to remove it and replace it…
Osteoarthritis Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore
Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease that typically worsens over time, as people age. Although often worse in elderly or overweight individuals, middle-aged and even young patients can develop severe arthritis as well. Although women can be affected by arthritis more often than men, more than 30 million Americans are affected by osteoarthritis overall. While…
Why Physical Therapy May Be Necessary Prior to Knee Replacement Surgery
It’s common knowledge that physical therapy after a total knee replacement or a partial knee replacement surgery is standard post-operative care for patients. But did you know that physical therapy before a knee replacement surgery can have a positive effect on your recovery? It’s true, and it’s a concept called “prehabilitation” – improving the function…
How to Prepare Your Home for Recovery After Total Knee Replacement
Facing a knee replacement can be a daunting proposition for anyone. There is a lot to think about, including how to properly prepare your home to facilitate a full recovery after the surgery. Almost 700,000 Americans undergo knee replacement surgery every year. Everyone who has this surgery must follow a fairly strict regimen of therapy…
