Having total knee replacement surgery means you are looking forward to stronger knees, more mobility, and less pain. Your orthopedic surgeon will explain the whole process long beforehand so that you can set realistic expectations and prepare for the surgery. Some patients disregard the pre-op directions. However, not following these instructions can not only delay surgery but may have a drastic impact on the surgery outcome. Let’s talk about some of the mistakes you should avoid when [Read More]
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3 Effective Exercises for Knee Pain Relief
Did you know that almost 60 million American adults have been diagnosed with arthritis? It is estimated that one-third of patients who see a doctor for an orthopedic problem specifically have knee pain. There are many reasons for knee pain, including overuse, tendonitis, bursitis, osteoarthritis, sprained knee (stretched or torn ligament), and a torn meniscus (torn cartilage). The good news is that knee pain can usually be successfully treated without surgery, including through simple [Read More]
5 Reasons Why You Need to Seek Post-Surgery Help After a Knee Replacement Surgery
Knee replacement surgery, also called knee arthroplasty, is one of the most commonly performed and successful orthopedic surgeries today. Typically, knee replacement surgery is done to relieve knee pain and restore the function of the knee joint that has developed arthritis or gradual wear and tear. After having this surgery and rehabilitation, more than 90% of patients rate the surgery outcome as good or excellent – they feel considerably less knee pain and much greater mobility. However, [Read More]
Knee Scopes: A Step Toward Keeping Knees Healthy
If you have nagging knee pain that is impairing your mobility and is not getting better with treatments like rest, ice, medication, and even physical therapy, your orthopedic knee doctor may recommend an outpatient knee procedure called knee arthroscopy. This treatment allows your knee doctor not only to investigate the internal structure of the knee and see what may be causing your knee pain, but the doctor can also correct the problem – such as by removing small bone shards which may be in [Read More]
