Primary total hip and total knee replacements are among the most common and successful orthopedic procedures worldwide. These surgeries replace damaged or arthritic joints with prosthetic implants, ...

Q: I'm an active person, but my knee has been giving me trouble for a while now. I've tried everything -- physical therapy, injections, even cutting back on some activities -- but the pain isn't going ...

As advancements in robotic-assisted knee replacement surgery continue to evolve, patients suffering from chronic knee pain ...

The elbow and knee joints are both hinge joints. A hinge joint is a type of synovial joint that works like the hinge on a door, allowing bending and straightening only. The shoulder and hip joints ...

The recommended methods of achieving fixation for a knee arthrodesis following a failed knee replacement include external fixation or internal fixation using an intramedullary nail or plate.

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - More than a million knee replacements surgeries are done in the U.S. The number is growing as people work to stay active, longer. Dr. Bradley Poole, an orthopedic surgeon at ...

The type of prosthesis to be implanted will depend on the preoperative status (instability, muscle atrophy) of the knee joint. It is paramount to maintain a level of 100% of the replacement ...

A knee replacement usually lasts 15 to 20 years, but sometimes it can fail earlier. Reasons for failure include joint infection (which can happen soon after surgery or years later from infection ...