Compromised mental health may be associated with persistent post-operative pain after total knee replacement surgery, according to an Anesthesiology News report based on evidence from Rush University ...

A total knee replacement, also known as knee arthroplasty, can feel like a second chance at life after years of dealing with a sore, arthritic knee. While most people achieve improved range of motion ...

Over time, knee cartilage can deteriorate due to years of wear and tear. Since the knees take an enormous amount of pressure and stress as we move about, cartilage loss can lead to disabling knee pain ...

A research team led by David C. Ayers, MD, has identified important factors in total knee replacement that predict outcomes five years after surgery. By understanding these factors, surgeons can ...

Total knee replacement (TKR) is one of the most common and successful orthopedic surgeries in the United States, with over 800,000 procedures performed annually (American Academy of Orthopaedic ...

Patients who undergo total knee replacement usually take two to three months to recover. In contrast, those who undergo ...

For decades it has been debated in total knee arthroplasty what strategy for the patella is superior. Resurfacing in all cases, selective resurfacing, and resurfacing in none have been proposed and ...

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) -Orthopaedic Specialists, a leading practice in the Quad Cities, is proud to feature Dr. Brian McGowan, a fellowship-trained arthroplasty surgeon specializing in hip and knee ...

Modern robotic knee replacement is helping Indian seniors overcome arthritis, regain mobility, reduce pain, and prove that ...

A minimally invasive treatment called GAE is helping people with chronic knee pain get back to gardening, cycling, and other ...