If you have a damaged knee joint and are still holding off on surgery, you are not alone. A lot of people try to avoid surgery for as long as possible. While surgery is a last-resort option and should be considered only when conservative treatments no longer work, it's also not a good idea to avoid read more »
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Recovery from an ACL Tear
An injury of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), which is a stabilizing ligament in the knee, may require surgery depending on how severe the tear is. If the ACL is only partially torn, it will likely be able to heal on its own; if the injury is a full tear, it will likely need to be fixed read more »
What to Expect with Robotic Knee Surgery
When you hear ‘robotic surgery,’ do you imagine a robot performing surgery in a procedure room? If so, you are not the only one who is mistaken! A lot of people misunderstand robotic surgery as a procedure performed entirely by a robot. A robotic surgery certainly involves robotic technology, but it read more »
Benefits of Physical Therapy After Surgery
It is essential you know that life immediately after surgery is not instant bliss. The success of your treatment depends on what you do during your post-op recovery period. Physical therapy is often recommended – and there’s a good reason why. It works. Physical therapists are trained to help read more »
What Kind of Injuries Can Cause Knee Pain?
If chronic knee pain is an unwelcome visitor that affects your daily life, then learning the causes and treatments can help you achieve less pain. Knee pain can be caused by an acute injury or by underlying health issues, so pinpointing the cause is crucial to finding a solution that works. Being read more »
Advances in Knee Surgery
Knees are the most commonly replaced joint in the human body, with an estimated 700,000+ replacement surgeries performed each year. This represents a drastic jump from 250,000 just 15 years ago. In addition, doctors are performing more knee replacements for younger patients than at any other time in read more »
The Benefits of Robotic Knee Surgery
At first glance, the concept of robotic-assisted knee surgery may seem like something out of a sci-fi movie. But it’s very much a reality and is providing better results than conventional knee surgery procedures for many patients. If you’ve been diagnosed with the degenerative wear-and-tear read more »
What to Expect After Knee Surgery
Knee replacement surgery is a major procedure, but it’s what happens after your surgery that is crucial to its success. A lot depends on how well you follow the recovery and rehabilitation plan laid out by your doctors – including how soon you can leave the hospital and how quickly you regain knee read more »
What Knee Conditions Can Be Treated Using Robotic Knee Surgery?
Knee surgery can now be performed using robotic technology. It involves creating a 3D model of your knee using a CT scan and computer software prior to the surgery. This is used to guide the procedure, ensuring an individualized, better-positioned fit during a joint replacement. With the read more »
When is it time for a Knee Replacement?
Joint replacement, or arthroplasty, is an advanced orthopedic procedure that has helped thousands of people regain movement and experience a drastic reduction in pain. Arthritis is common. Most people deal with it in one form or another as they age. So when is it time for a knee replacement? It is read more »
