Chronic and debilitating knee pain limits activity and can have a significant impact on a person's life. Arthritis is often the cause of knee pain and deterioration. Knee joint replacement may be the right approach for those whose arthritis does...
When joint pain becomes so severe that a person stops using the joint as much as possible, the condition becomes even worse, as the muscles supporting the joint become weak and stiff. The goal of joint replacement is to relieve chronic pain due...
If you are considering a knee joint replacement, understanding in advance the lifespan of the prosthetic knee is important. The artificial knee joint is made of metal alloys, high grade plastics and polymers. The lifespan of an artificial knee...
As people age, bone, cartilage and tissue in their knees can wear away, causing pain and discomfort. Damage can also be caused by arthritis, degenerative bone disease and other chronic bone disorders that affect the joints and their surrounding...
After a hip or knee replacement surgery, your muscles that support the joint are weak and need strengthening to allow you to return to regular activities. A chair helps in two ways. One, you can sit on it to take most of your body weight so as not...
Cartilage, bone and lubricating fluid comprises your hip joints. Aging, as well as a sedentary lifestyle, wear away the hip joint cartilage and dry up the lubricating fluid. The resulting pain makes people consider hip joint replacement, an...
Knee joint replacement surgery involves inserting a strong, durable implant to replace a diseased or injured knee joint. While a knee replacement procedure can relieve pain, past knee replacement implants did not allow for the same range of motion...
Joint replacements are surgeries to remove an arthritic or damaged joint and replace it with a prosthesis, or artificial joint. In 2005, over 285,000 hip replacements and over 523,000 knee replacements were performed in the U.S. As the population...
Severe damage to the knee joint due to injury or diseases such as arthritis can cause significant pain and limited mobility in affected patients. For certain patients, total knee joint replacement surgery can help alleviate knee discomfort and...
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons says your active involvement during the recovery of a knee joint replacement will improve the healing process. Participating in proper exercise programs will allow you to return to functional range of...
Stretches for the knee joint after knee replacement surgery are critical for rehabilitation. The problem is that stretching hurts, and therefore you may want to wait until the surgery pain goes away before stretching. However, even if your knee...
Arthroplasty refers to surgery to replace a joint in the body. Joint replacement may become necessary when painful surfaces develop in a moving joint. Surgeons remove these joint parts and replace them with metal, polyethylene or other...
Knee joint replacement surgery has become increasingly prevalent over the years as a mainstay treatment for advanced arthritis. For those who suffer from the ravages of degenerative knee arthritis, the procedure can be a life-changing event. That...
Degenerative arthritis can be a tremendously debilitating and life-altering condition. What typically begins as subtle discomfort can quickly advance to severe arthritis, which can have significant impact on a person's mobility and quality of...
Cars are filled with complex equipment and joints that serve a number of purposes. The upper ball joint is essential to a car running efficiently and safely. It's in close relation to the lower ball joint and is featured only on front-wheel tires....
Joint replacement surgery is often recommended when you experience pain so great that it makes everyday movements difficult. Before undergoing joint replacement surgery, however, your physician may recommend exercises to enhance muscle strength...
The total ankle replacement procedure is typically performed for patients who have arthritis. Two common types of arthritis that can be treated with a total ankle replacement are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Ankle joint replacement...
Though not as common as hip and knee replacements, total elbow joint replacement procedures are recommended in cases where the elbow joint has been damaged by trauma, osteoarthritis or an improperly healed fracture that occurs in the arm bones....
Knee joint replacement surgery has become a mainstay procedure in the treatment of advanced degenerative arthritis. Because arthritis is painful and debilitating, more and more people are benefiting from knee joint replacement. For all the...
A hip replacement is major surgery in which your eroded or otherwise damaged hip joint is replaced with a synthetic ball and socket. Arthritis is a common cause for hip damage that leads to total joint replacement. Walking after a hip replacement...
The wear and tear on arthritic joints lead to inflammation. This can occur in one joint in the body or in the case of rheumatoid arthritis, inflammation attacks all joints. One of the first lines of treatment of arthritis is to reduce and control...
Knee joint replacement procedures have rapidly become one of the most frequently performed, as well as life-enhancing, surgeries. Many people who suffer the ravages of advanced degenerative arthritis can receive much-needed pain relief, together...
Knee joint replacement has become a life-altering surgical procedure for those who suffer from chronic, painful end-stage arthritis of the knee. The replacement procedures have had profound effects upon the quality of life that most arthritis...
For those who suffer from end-stage arthritis of the knee, joint replacement can be a life-altering procedure. It can restore mobility that has been lost due to stiffness and pain, and people can reclaim their lives. That being said, knee joint...
Your knees withstand a significant amount of pressure, supporting your body weight throughout the day. Over time, the cartilage that supports your knee joint can begin to wear down, causing the bones of the knee joint to rub together. The knee...
The hip joint is a ball and socket joint. The head of the femur, or thighbone, forms the ball. It nestles within a socket in the pelvic bone called the "acetabulum," a Latin term meaning "little vinegar cup, " which is a reference to the shape...
In 1957 an artificial hinged knee was developed. Over the years there have been numerous changes made to improve the function and durability of the materials used. Science has also focused on trying to re-create artificial knee joints to mimic the...
According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), approximately 500,000 knee replacement procedures are performed each year in the United States. This number is only expected to increase as the general population continues to age,...
Total shoulder joint replacement, or shoulder arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure that may be needed for patients who have severe joint disease, arthritis or in cases of major fractures. After a shoulder joint replacement, it is necessary for...
Osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative joint disease, is a condition wherein joints become inflamed and painful as cartilage wears away and stiffens. Learn more about osteoarthritis including treatments and symptoms in this medical video.
Knee arthritis is a very painful condition that can be prevented. Learn how to prevent this medical condition in this video clip.
