Rehabilitation after knee surgery typically lasts about 12 weeks. But many people can walk without an assistive device after 3 weeks and drive after 4–6 weeks. After total knee replacement (TKR ...
The average age of hip- and knee-replacement patients is getting younger. As average life expectancy ticks up, many Americans ...
Newswatch 16's Kerry Kearns spoke with an orthopedic surgeon about who makes a good candidate for these procedures and how new technology is used in surgeries.
It’s looking like there will be an increase in hip and knee replacement in the next couple decades. As the need is expected ...