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 ...

Two expert MDs say it's a telltale sign that you might be ready for surgery once you start experiencing this type of discomfort.

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 ...

Do you have painful arthritis in your knees? Is it affecting the quality of your life? Are you considering total joint replacement? Dr. Spencer Amundsen – a fellowship-trained and board-certified ...

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 ...

CHICAGO, Ill. – The knee is the most commonly injured joint, especially among athletes, with over two injuries per every 1,000 people in the U.S., according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission ...

If you would like to recommend another surgery center for this list, contact Anuja Vaidya at [email protected]. Ambulatory Surgical Center of Stevens Point (Wis.). The Ambulatory Surgical ...

Before, during, and after knee replacement surgery, surgeons may prescribe different medications. For example, pain medication can relieve discomfort, and blood thinners prevent blood clots. Skin and ...

The knee is the most commonly injured joint, especially among athletes. Experts say there are about 790,000 total knee replacement procedures performed in the United States every year. Doctors at ...

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 ...

This article describes the approach that a large primary care group at risk for value-based payments chose to deploy in managing clinical and financial outcomes of knee osteoarthritis jointly with ...