EDITOR'S NOTE: Last time, Wes Emmert's column went through his preparations before knee replacement surgery. This week's column leads us through the surgery itself. A belated Merry Christmas and Happy ...

Waking up with a brand-new joint is only half the battle. If you aren't careful, common post-op errors can turn your surgical ...

Two expert MDs say it's a telltale sign that you might be ready for surgery once you start experiencing this type of ...

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) -Orthopaedic Specialists, a leading practice in the Quad Cities, is proud to feature Dr. Brian McGowan, a fellowship-trained arthroplasty surgeon specializing in hip and knee ...

Sometimes, arthritis affects only one knee compartment. In these cases, your doctor may recommend a partial knee replacement, in which they will replace only the affected compartment. X-ray scan ...

New research published in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery detailed how home care after knee replacement aids in the recovery process. Researchers studied Medicare home healthcare claims for ...

Whether partial versus total arthroplasty is the best for patients with unicompartmental osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee has long been debated. The so-called TOPKAT trial randomized patients to the ...

Do your knees ache when you walk upstairs, hike, or even when you sit or lie down? If they do, you may be thinking about treatment options and wondering if you should get your knees replaced. Knee ...

Before, during, and after knee replacement surgery, surgeons may prescribe different medications. For example, pain medication can relieve discomfort, and blood thinners prevent blood clots. Skin and ...

Share on Pinterest Healthgrades has announced the winners of its 2023 Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Awards, naming the top spots in the US for outpatient knee and hip replacement procedures.

Advita Ortho, a global medical technology leader, has been awarded the Innovation award in the 2025 Medical Device Network ...