Link found between kneecap shape and debilitating joint disease
The shape of a person’s kneecap could be an indicator of whether they’re more at risk of developing osteoarthritis, according…
The shape of a person’s kneecap could be an indicator of whether they’re more at risk of developing osteoarthritis, according…
When performing knee replacement surgery, also called total knee arthroplasty, doctors traditionally try to align the hip, knee, and ankle…
Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a common cause of pain and joint stiffness. And while physical activity is known to ease…
Patients undergoing bilateral total knee arthroplasty (TKA) are at an increased risk of several types of complications, as compared with…
A surgery for a torn meniscus caused by wear and tear is rarely beneficial, this was already known. Now a…
Total hip and knee replacements are challenging enough for patients. When an infection occurs in the aftermath, the results are…
Older knee replacement designs are just as effective as newer models – according to new research from the Norfolk and…
A new study from researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) has evaluated trends in the use of total knee…
In the year before total knee arthroplasty (TKA), patients incur considerable costs for nonoperative treatments and other procedures for osteoarthritis (OA)…
You don’t have to be an avid sports fan to recognize the term “ACL injury.” Damage to the anterior cruciate…
A comparison of matched patient cases involving ACL repair with ACL reconstruction found that patients who undergo ACL repair have…
A total knee replacement can greatly improve a patient’s quality of life, but first the procedure itself will create nearly 30…
Cementless knee replacement, an alternative approach to traditional cemented knee replacement surgery, is garnering interest in the field of orthopedic…
Knee osteoarthritis (OA) also known as degenerative joint disease or “wear and tear” arthritis, affects one in eight Americans over…
New research reveals that only a minority of U.S. Medicare beneficiaries with knee osteoarthritis in 2005-2010 used non-surgical care such…
After arthroscopic surgery on the meniscus of the knee, patients using telemedicine for postoperative follow-up are just as satisfied with…
Wearing shoes specifically designed with a novel sole (biomechanical footwear from Apos Therapy) significantly reduces the pain associated with knee…
Although a pooling of data from 12 studies showed a statistically significant association between use of lateral wedge insoles and…