Knee Replacement Surgery
Learn about knee replacement surgery. Find resources to help understand this procedure, how it is performed, and what you need to know about knee replacement operations.
Activities After Knee Replacement
Some activities should not be performed after knee replacement surgery because of the effects on the joint replacement implant. Activities that place too much stress on the implant should be avoided so the knee replacement does not wear out quickly.
Some activities should not be performed after knee replacement surgery because of the effects on the joint replacement implant. Activities that place too much stress on the implant should be avoided so the knee replacement does not wear out quickly.
What type of knee replacement implant is best?
There are many orthopedic manufacturing companies that produce different implants used in knee replacement surgery. Most of these companies make several different knee replacement prostheses. Is there a way to determine which knee replacement implant is best?
There are many orthopedic manufacturing companies that produce different implants used in knee replacement surgery. Most of these companies make several different knee replacement prostheses. Is there a way to determine which knee replacement implant is best?
Considering Knee Replacement Surgery?
Considering knee replacement surgery, but still have some questions? Here you will find answers to questions about why people have knee replacement, when to have a knee replacement, and what to expect for a knee replacement surgery.
Considering knee replacement surgery, but still have some questions? Here you will find answers to questions about why people have knee replacement, when to have a knee replacement, and what to expect for a knee replacement surgery.
eCourse: Knee Replacement Surgery
Considering knee replacement surgery? If yes, sign-up for this 7 week e-course. Each week you'll receive a newsletter devoted to issues surrounding total knee replacement surgery.
Considering knee replacement surgery? If yes, sign-up for this 7 week e-course. Each week you'll receive a newsletter devoted to issues surrounding total knee replacement surgery.
Are You Ready For Knee Replacement Surgery?
What are signs you need, or don't need, knee replacement surgery. Learn how to know when the time is right for you to have knee replacement surgery.
What are signs you need, or don't need, knee replacement surgery. Learn how to know when the time is right for you to have knee replacement surgery.
Knee Replacement Rehab & Recovery
Knee replacement surgery is an effective treatment for severe knee arthritis. After knee replacement surgery, it is important to perform therapy to resume normal activities. Understanding the rehab will aid in your knee replacement recovery.
Knee replacement surgery is an effective treatment for severe knee arthritis. After knee replacement surgery, it is important to perform therapy to resume normal activities. Understanding the rehab will aid in your knee replacement recovery.
Knee Replacement In Young Patients
How young is too young to have a total knee replacement? Once reserved for elderly patients who have no other options, total knee replacement is now being performed in younger patients with excellent results.
How young is too young to have a total knee replacement? Once reserved for elderly patients who have no other options, total knee replacement is now being performed in younger patients with excellent results.
CPM Following Knee Replacement Surgery
CPM, or continuous passive motion, is a machine that slowly and gently flexes and extends the knee. These devices have been used after knee surgery with the goal of improving range of motion of the knee joint.
CPM, or continuous passive motion, is a machine that slowly and gently flexes and extends the knee. These devices have been used after knee surgery with the goal of improving range of motion of the knee joint.
Questions asked by patients who have a knee replacement
Once you have your knee replacement, and you've made it through the initial rehab, you have to learn how to live with your artificial knee. Regular exercises are one aspect of living with a knee replacement. Find answers to questions patients have about living with a knee replacement.
Once you have your knee replacement, and you've made it through the initial rehab, you have to learn how to live with your artificial knee. Regular exercises are one aspect of living with a knee replacement. Find answers to questions patients have about living with a knee replacement.
Bilateral Knee Replacement
A bilateral knee replacement surgery means that both knees are replaced. Bilateral knee replacement can be performed as a simultaneous procedure (both surgeries done on one day) or as a staged procedure (done on different days).
A bilateral knee replacement surgery means that both knees are replaced. Bilateral knee replacement can be performed as a simultaneous procedure (both surgeries done on one day) or as a staged procedure (done on different days).
Knee Replacement Surgery
Total knee replacement surgery is an option for patients with severe knee arthritis. When knee replacement surgery is performed, the cartilage of the knee joint is replaced with a metal and plastic implant.
Total knee replacement surgery is an option for patients with severe knee arthritis. When knee replacement surgery is performed, the cartilage of the knee joint is replaced with a metal and plastic implant.