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People who are getting older often suffer from bone and muscle loss. This can cause knee joint pain. It might be hard for you to do easy things like walk or go up or down stairs. You might even start to hurt when you’re sitting or lying down. For lasting relief, people opt to replace…
Do you try to get out of bed in the morning, but you’re suddenly hit with excruciating knee pain? Many people suffer from this problem. Knee pain, whether from an injury while working out or from aging, can affect your ability to do daily activities. The good news is that surgery can help you regain…
The recovery process from a knee replacement surgery starts immediately after the procedure. Restoring strength and mobility in the joint requires at least twelve weeks of dedicated focus on rehabilitation. After all, your knee will undergo surgery, which carries risks, limited mobility, and a certain degree of pain. The recovery process will be uncomfortable, but…
It’s not unusual to get a knee injury if you play sports or do a lot of heavy lifting. As you age, your knees and other joints become more prone to injury and damage. You might also get a knee injury from an accident, such as a trip or fall. Most of the time, you…
The knee is one of the body’s largest and most complex joints connecting the thigh bone to the shin bone. Due to the complexity of the knee joint structure, it is also considered one of the most easily injured joints of the body. Several knee injuries can be successfully treated with simple methods, such as…
Surgical procedures can be intimidating, and so most patients are concerned about the possible complications that can arise after surgery. When it comes to knee surgery in particular, since your knees are vital to your mobility, you are likely concerned about an interruption in your ability to walk after the operation. Let’s talk about some…
The average American walks between 3,000 to 4,000 steps per day. Each time you take a step, you’re using your knees. When you stand, you’re putting pressure on your knees. You’re even using your knees if they’re bent when you sit. All of this can wear out your knees over time and cause osteoarthritis. Sometimes,…
Knee pain can interfere with your work and daily activities. When it’s mild or moderate, you may use over-the-counter pain medications to cope with the pain. You may only have to forgo a few activities that you enjoy, because of your limited range of motion. However, as it progresses in severity, an orthopedic surgeon may…
Knee replacement surgery is a standard procedure designed to give your severely injured knee a new lease on life. But before recommending surgery, your orthopedic doctor will first exhaust conservative (nonsurgical) treatments to relieve your pain, such as physical therapy and medications. Only when your body does not respond well to nonsurgical options will your…
Knee surgery is considered major surgery. Minimally-invasive techniques may shorten the duration of surgery and recovery period, but postoperative patients may still find the recovery period challenging. The best way to prepare for knee surgery post-op care is through coordination with your surgeon, family, and friends. Generally, here’s what to expect of knee surgery post-operation…
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