Knee Surgery

30
Mar

How Long Do Knee Replacements Last?

Knee replacement surgery (also known as knee arthroplasty) can be a wonderful procedure for individuals with severe pain and discomfort in their knees. Still, those who opt for this major surgery want to know that their new knee joints are going to last. Do Knee Replacements Last? Knee replacements won’t last forever. That’s because their parts are made from plastic

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24
Aug

What to Expect: Knee Ligaments Repair Surgery

The ACL, also known as the anterior cruciate ligament, is a ligament in the knee that connects the bones of the knee together. The ACL can become torn for a variety of reasons, but most people experience this kind of injury when they participate in sports like basketball, volleyball, and soccer. When the ACL becomes torn, the ligament must often

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25
Feb

Difference Between Partial and Total Knee Replacement

The very first knee replacement surgery took place in 1968, and now, knee replacement has grown to be one of the most commonly performed orthopedic procedures. Even more noteworthy, medical advancements have allowed knee replacement surgery to be one of the most successful surgical procedures across all fields of medicine. In 2017, more than 750,000 knee replacement surgeries took place

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1
Feb

ACL Repair Surgery: What to Expect

ACL repair surgery is used for an injury to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) of the knee. Generally, this means you have torn the ligament, which connects tissue extending from the thighbone to the shinbone. Most likely, you’re now experiencing pain, swelling, less range of motion, and other symptoms from the tear and are looking for a solution to help

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24
Aug

How Long Does It Take to Recover from Knee Surgery?

How Long Does It Take to Recover from Knee Surgery? The knee is one of the hardest working joints in the entire body. This one point of the leg supports the bulk of your body weight, must repeatedly flex to accommodate your movements or stance, and can take a lot of stress over the years. Knee replacement surgery is one

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