If you’re struggling with knee pain and considering knee replacement surgery, you may have heard of two different procedures: partial knee replacement and total knee replacement. It’s important to understand the differences between these two surgeries, as well as their pros and cons, to make an informed decision about which is right for you. In … Read more
Total knee replacements are most commonly performed to help relieve pain from osteoarthritis. Once you know you are having total knee replacement surgery, it is time to begin preparing. Most patients will usually have 6 to 12 weeks before surgery, and during this time, there are several things you can do to ensure your best … Read more
Knee pain can be debilitating and can negatively affect your quality of life. There are many treatment options available and steps you can take to help alleviate the pain, but at a certain point, it may become evident that a knee replacement would be your best choice. Knee replacement surgery, also known as arthroplasty of … Read more
Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis, and the knee is often one of the most commonly affected joints. Most widely known as wear-and-tear arthritis, osteoarthritis in the knee happens when the natural cushioning between joints and the cartilage wears away. When this happens, it causes the joint surfaces to become rougher, causing the … Read more
A meniscus is a piece of cartilage in your knee that cushions and stabilizes the joint. The purpose of the meniscus is to protect your bones from wear and tear; surprisingly, it only takes a twist of your knee to tear the meniscus. Occasionally a part of the cartilage will break off and catch in … Read more
When your knee is severely damaged and affecting your quality of life, it is time to consider knee replacement surgery. Those suffering from knee pain for an extended period may consider talking with your orthopedic surgeon to help decide if or when you would benefit from a knee replacement surgery, also known as arthroplasty. Doctors … Read more
Osteoarthritis affects the joints when the cartilage, which is the protective tissue that cushions the ends of the bones and gradually deteriorates. The bones and joints rub together, causing stiffness, pain, and other symptoms. Osteoarthritis (OA) can occur in any joint, with the most commonly affected in the hands, fingers, shoulders, hips, knee, and spine, … Read more
The Achilles tendon is a large band that connects the heel cone to the calf muscle; it lifts the heel off the ground and is essential for walking. When it tears or ruptures, it becomes challenging to walk without pain. The Achilles tendon connects the muscles in the back of the calf to your heel … Read more
Unicompartmental knee replacement (UKR) is a procedure that has gained popularity over the past few years, used to treat patients with arthritis confined to one compartment of their knee. This means that the entire knee may not be affected, only one small area which is treated locally with reduced impact on the surrounding tissues and … Read more
If you or someone close to you is particularly active or involved with sports, you’re probably all too aware of how easy it is to injure oneself in a variety of ways during any kind of strenuous physical activity. Hopefully, the situation never arises, but if it does, you’ll want to be as informed as … Read more
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