If you are suffering from arthritis or joint pain, or if you have been having difficulty moving your joint, you may be in need of a total joint replacement. While it is possible to only replace the damaged part of the joint, severe damage – such as with arthritis – usually warrants removing the joint […]
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How Long Does a Total Joint Replacement Last?
Total joint replacement surgery is one of the biggest leaps in modern medicine. Thanks to the incredible advances in surgical technology and techniques, it has become one of the most popular and consistently successful surgeries performed in the field of orthopedics. Millions of people who have suffered from debilitating arthritis in the hip, knee, and […]
Acute Knee Pain and Chronic Knee Pain: There’s a Difference
Your knee is a vital joint that supports much of your weight. Most of the time, you don’t usually need to give your knees a second thought. However, the constant pressure on the knees makes them vulnerable to disease and injury, causing varying degrees of pain or decreased functionality. Although knee pain comes in many […]
When To Visit A Knee Pain Doctor
If mild knee pain has a discernible cause, which may be a sudden increase in the intensity of an activity, an underlying condition, or an injury, it usually responds well to rest, ice, and anti-inflammatory medications. With at-home treatments, you should see an improvement in a few days. However, if the symptoms persist or if […]
Joint Replacement Surgery and its Types
A joint is where two or more bones meet. Joint replacement surgery is a medical procedure that removes diseased and damaged tissue in joints and replaces them with artificial parts called prostheses. The prostheses are designed to replicate the movement of natural components of the joint. Joint replacement surgery is typically used to treat chronic, […]
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 […]
