Osteoarthritis is one of the biggest drivers of disability. At this time, this degenerative condition has no cure. The current best treatment for end-stage osteoarthritis in the knee is either a partial or total knee replacement. Knee replacements have become safer and more effective than ever in the last decade. They are easier to recover from and allow people to be active in ways they haven’t been able to be for years. There is a problem, however. Everyone’s knees are different, which is
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What to Expect During Recovery From Knee Replacement Surgery
What to Expect During Recovery From Knee Replacement Surgery
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis of the knee. It can cause pain, difficulty walking, going up and down stairs, swelling and inflammation, sleep disturbances and even knee deformities. There is no cure for the degeneration caused by osteoarthritis, but knee replacement surgery (arthroplasty) is a solution with a success rate for more than 90 percent of patients. That means that 90 percent of people who have a knee replaced experience improved knee function and a reduction in
Obesity and Joint Replacement with Dr. Loya
Obesity and Joint Replacement with Dr. Loya
Combatting obesity is a challenge for many patients. It becomes more important if you need total knee or total hip replacement surgery. Even though you may feel healthy at your current weight, a patient with a body mass index (BMI) greater than 40 is more likely to experience serious complications both during and after surgery than a patient of normal weight. However, you can take steps before your procedure to minimize these risks. How to Calculate BMI BMI is an estimate of body fat based on
Partial Knee Replacement With Dr. Rombough
Partial Knee Replacement With Dr. Rombough
You’ve been diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis, which is the wearing away of articular cartilage—the cartilage that wraps the ends of bones in a joint and helps them glide smoothly together. Your orthopedic surgeon is recommending a knee replacement to alleviate your pain and stiffness. However, before you go under the knife, you should ask if you’re a candidate for a partial knee replacement. What’s the difference between a partial knee replacement and a total knee replacement? How do you
Deciding on Hip Replacement Surgery with Dr. Kanellakos
Deciding on Hip Replacement Surgery with Dr. Kanellakos
Should You Have Hip Replacement Surgery? Do you have hip arthritis? Is your ability to walk deteriorating? Have you lost motion in your hip? Are treatments like physical therapy, medications and injections not helping? Is your ability to perform your job affected? Is your quality of life being compromised? If the answer to many of these questions is yes, then total hip replacement surgery is something that you may want to consider. Total hip replacement has been called the “operation of the
