Hip, knee and ankle replacements are often performed when conservative measures fail to treatment arthritis, degenerative joint disease and severe pain caused by prior traumatic injuries. The recovery from a joint replacement can be lengthy but...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Whenever your arthritis causes you pain, reach for a pain-relieving medication. Some people, such as those with osteoarthritis and gout, may have only intermittent pain and might not need to take a pain reliever every day. Others, particularly...
Arthroscopy is the use of a lens on the end of a long, narrow tube to view the joint. The lens is attached to a camera headpiece, which then transmits the video to a television monitor. Using specialized narrow instruments, procedures can be...
A person suffering from severe pain in both knees may receive bilateral knee replacements, advises the Mayo Clinic. Having both knees replaced at the same time may shorten recovery time compared with having one knee replaced at a time. A...
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 surgery has, over the years, become a mainstay procedure in the treatment of advanced degenerative arthritis. Because of the painful and debilitating nature of arthritis, more and more people are benefiting from knee joint...
According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), over 580,000 total knee replacement surgeries occur every year in the U.S. Common reasons for a total knee replacement include osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and injuries....
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 surgery has become a mainstay in the treatment of advanced degenerative arthritis. Because of the painful and debilitating nature of arthritis, more and more people are benefiting from total knee replacement. About 300,000...
Arthritis is inflammation of the joints ("arthro" means joint, "-itis" means inflammation) that is usually brought about by the loss of articular cartilage. There are two main types of arthritis. The first and more common type is osteoarthritis...
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...
Surgical staples that are used on the skin for general surgery procedures are typically left in place a minimum of 10 days, and more frequently, 14 days. These procedures commonly involve the abdomen and chest areas. Staples are left in to ensure...
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...
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...
The joints of your body refer to where two bones meet. While some joints, such as those connecting your skull bones, do not move, others, like the ball-and-socket joint in the hips, are very movable. Very movable joints feature a complicated...
Joint replacement surgery, in general, has improved the mobility and quality of life for countless numbers of people who suffer from the effects of advanced, or end-stage, arthritis. The most commonly replaced joints are the knee, hip and...
Swim, bike and run are the three competitions that comprise the physically challenging triathlon competition. If you’re a physically active individual whose hip osteoarthritis necessitated a hip replacement, you may wonder to what level of...
Anyone who has chronic pain will almost always be prescribed some kind of pain-relieving drug as a first line of defense. In some cases, your doctor may advise you to try an over-the-counter drug first. If that doesn't work, a prescription for a...
Knee arthritis is a very painful condition that can be prevented. Learn how to prevent this medical condition in this video clip.
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.
