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 ...
Dr. Carrie Jose, in her latest Health and Wellness column, explains why one should think twice before getting cortisone shots ...
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.
According to the American College of Rheumatology, around 790,000 knee replacements take place in the United States each year ...
Total knee replacement (TKR) carries a higher risk of bleeding and infection among hemophiliacs than it does for nonhemophilia patients. It is advisable to implant prosthetic components using ...
“I had two knee replacements through this program ... the U.S. to ensure I was healthy enough to travel and undergo the surgery. Then I flew to Mexico a few days before each procedure.
Knee replacement is a serious surgery that takes many hours and has a long recovery. It helps people with disabling knee pain and extreme cartilage deterioration, but it doesn't last forever.
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 ...
A data-focused 7-year pilot program at the National University Hospital has observed improvement in clinical indicators, ...