Although opioid-type medications have come under a lot of scrutiny in recent years, they are still the first-line treatment for postoperative pain. At last count, 44 million Americans take ...

The recommended methods of achieving fixation for a knee arthrodesis following a failed knee replacement include ... following the staged treatment of an infected total knee arthroplasty.

Common symptoms of knee arthritis include joint pain, reduced movement, and difficulty walking. Find out how you can ...

Q: I'm an active person, but my knee has been giving me trouble for a while now. I've tried everything -- physical therapy, injections, even cutting back on some activities -- but the pain isn't going ...

Since the knees take an enormous amount of pressure and stress as we move about, cartilage loss can lead to disabling knee pain, stiffness ... of knee replacement surgery: A total knee replacement ...

Patients who engage in structured rehabilitation recover faster, experience less pain, and reduce their risk of long-term ...

Dr. Ayesha Abdeen, chief of hip and knee replacement surgery at Boston Medical Center, breaks down exactly what to expect -- from managing pain in the first few days to getting back on your feet and ...

Primary total hip and total knee replacements are among the most common and successful orthopedic procedures worldwide. These surgeries replace damaged or arthritic joints with prosthetic implants, ...

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Total knee replacement (TKR ... instability or severe stiffness. If you or a loved one is preparing for knee replacement surgery, knowing what to expect can pave the way for a smoother recovery.

A knee replacement surgery, also known as knee arthroplasty, involves replacing damaged knee joint surfaces with metal and ...

Total knee replacement (TKR) surgery is usually done ... This is key to avoiding scar tissue and stiffness. Balance and proprioception exercises (which help your body sense where your joints ...