Some 150,000 artificial joints go into Australians’ bodies every year. But they’re no easy fix. What’s it like to get a new ...

More than 500 million people around the world live with osteoarthritis. The knee is affected more often than any other joint, ...

Hi, I'm Doctor John Henry. Remember how I asked you to wiggle your foot? Can you do that? I'm an orthopedic surgeon and we've just completed a total knee replacement for a patient with severe ...

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 ...

Knee replacement surgery helps alleviate pain and improve mobility in patients with terminal osteoarthritis. It involves replacing the knee joint with metallic implants. Proper preparation and ...

It makes surgery that was typically incredibly difficult ... it felt like someone had stuck an ice pick right in the side of my knee, and every step after that felt like that ice pick was there.

Osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee is a progressive disease ... 2–5 In older patients, who are refractory to conservative management, knee replacement surgery is the primary intended treatment for severe ...

Dr. Carrie Jose, in her latest Health and Wellness column, explains why one should think twice before getting cortisone shots ...

Uni compartmental knee replacement (UKR) is a minimally invasive surgery for severe osteoarthritis affecting a portion of the knee. UKR involves less pain, quicker recovery, and smaller incisions ...

Locked knee can be a distressing condition that affects mobility and daily activities. While some cases can be managed with rest, therapy, and medication, others may require surgical intervention. , H ...

Learn how they differ. Planning ahead is the best medicine for a quick and healthy recovery from surgery. Get to know your options for knee replacement surgery and what to expect in terms of recovery.