Knee Replacement
Knee replacement, also known as knee arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure done to replace the weight-bearing surfaces of the knee joint to relieve pain and disability. Whether you actually need the surgery is a decision that you and your doctor, an orthopedic surgeon, carefully make together. More than 90% of people who have had their knees replaced see a huge improvement in pain and their ability to get around.
You might be thinking: “Why do my joints ache when it’s cold?” Usually, joint pains are symptoms of some injury or an extension of an underlying health condition.…
Overview A condition that is characterized by pain in the front part of the knee and surrounding the patella (kneecap) is called patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS). Doctors also…
The knee is the human body’s largest joint and its healthy maintenance is required to perform most of the everyday activities, easily. The knee joint is formed by…
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