Our knees take a lot of abuse over time. Normal wear and tear, injuries, and arthritis can take a toll on the cartilage between the bones in our knees. As this cartilage deteriorates, it can cause severe pain and stiffness, inhibit range of motion, and affect our overall quality of life. Thankfully, medical, surgical, and […]
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How Osteoarthritis Affects Your Knee
Do you have knee pain that limits you from doing the things you love to do? If so, you’re not alone. Your knee pain may be due to osteoarthritis of the knee, which affects millions of Americans. In fact, knee osteoarthritis is the most common type of osteoarthritis. The good news is that early diagnosis […]
Do I Need a Partial or a Total Knee Replacement?
If physical therapy and other nonsurgical options have not helped relieve your knee pain or regain your mobility, knee replacement surgery may be a good option for you. If you are considering knee replacement surgery, you’re not alone. According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, approximately 600,000 people each year in the US […]
