Knee replacement surgery helps alleviate pain and improve mobility in patients with terminal osteoarthritis. It involves replacing the knee joint with metallic implants. Proper preparation and ...

Knee replacement (arthroplasty) is a common procedure used to improve the function of the knee. This article, the second in a series of three on the knee joint, considers how nurses, as part of the ...

Partial knee replacement offers a less invasive option for isolated arthritis. Ligament reconstruction restores stability in cases of severe tendon or ligament injury. Before considering surgery ...

FILE - State Sen. Geraldine Thompson, D-Orlando ,speaks in opposition to Senate Bill 4B - Statewide Prosecutor, Feb. 8, 2023, at the Capitol in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Phil Sears, File) ...

You and your surgeon should decide together if hip or knee replacement is right for you. Our specialists will partner with you to meet your needs in preparation for the surgery. They will discuss ...

PMPS causes stiffness and pain under the kneecap, especially after sitting for long periods. Postoperative knee stiffness, or stiffness that occurs after surgery, is not unusual. Arthrofibrosis, also ...

Knee hyperextension occurs when the knee joint bends backward beyond its normal range of motion. Depending on the severity, this injury can cause damage to the ligaments or tendons that support this ...

“They wanted me to [be examined],” Towns said. “I just wanted to get a walk in and come back.” Towns has missed two games this season with the knee problem — specifically, patellar ...

Treatment for a fractured kneecap may involve surgery to repair the broken bones or replacing all or part of the kneecap. a knee bruise does not improve within 6 weeks they develop a large ...

The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) runs diagonally down the front of the knee, providing critical stability to the joint. Injuries to the ACL can be serious and require surgery. ACL injuries are ...