A group of physicians in Frederick, Md., completed their first total knee replacement surgery without narcotics, Frederick News Post reports. Here are seven insights. 1. The procedure was performed ...

In front of the Shed a few minutes ago. Notice the scar on my right knee that starts right at the end of my shorts. (I will spare you an up-close shot of it.) (Photo: Juli Maus) Hello everyone. It’s ...

Sometimes, arthritis affects only one knee compartment. In these cases, your doctor may recommend a partial knee replacement, in which they will replace only the affected compartment. X-ray scan ...

An area hospital has achieved a milestone in orthopedic care.

A knee replacement surgery, also known as knee arthroplasty, involves replacing damaged knee joint surfaces with metal and plastic parts to relieve pain and improve function, especially for those with ...

Approximately 700,000 to 800,000 knee replacements are performed in the United States each year. Experts say one type of pain is a major red flag that your knee arthritis has become severe. Most ...

Total knee replacement is extensive surgery, although the name is kind of a misnomer. Only the surfaces of the bones are replaced. The surgeon removes the damaged cartilage and a small amount of ...

A novel AI developed at Alexandra Hospital automates implant positioning in robotic total knee replacement surgery. A team at Alexandra Hospital's Department of Orthopaedic Surgery recently obtained ...