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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…
Your knees are no exception to the wear and tear that comes with age. The largest joint in your body (the knee) is also susceptible to overuse and trauma, which can significantly limit the activities you enjoy. One of the treatments you can explore when your knees begin to give way is knee replacement surgery….
The specialty of orthopedics used to be focused only on treating children with leg deformities and other musculoskeletal development issues – thus the “ped” root word, which means “child.” The field has since blossomed into treating people of all ages, and handling everything from a full knee replacement to arthritis pain to a sprained ankle….
The knee is one of the most important joints in the body because it helps us stand, walk, run, jump, and more. When the knee gets damaged due to injury or degenerative disease, it can have debilitating effects on your life. Thousands of knee procedures are performed across the country every day. Let’s take a…
