Arthroplasty, a surgery to replace a damaged joint with a prosthesis, is now performed on a daily basis throughout the United States. In fact, there are well over 1 million arthroplasties performed each year in the nation according to the National Institutes of Health and that number is expected to grow to 4 million by […]
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Do I Need a Full or Partial Knee Replacement Surgery
Knee replacement surgery, also known as knee arthroplasty, is recommended for severely damaged joints due to conditions such as osteoarthritis. Whether or not you need a knee replacement – and which type you need, full or partial – goes beyond the severity of the symptoms you’re experiencing. Your orthopedic doctor can determine the location and […]