When we do a total knee replacement, we are in effect resurfacing or cutting out the ends of those bones and recreating that shape with that end of the femur, end of the tibia, and then a plastic ...

Total knee replacement (TKR) is one of the most common and successful orthopedic surgeries in the United States, with over 800,000 procedures performed annually (American Academy of Orthopaedic ...

Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is often a life-changing procedure, offering a second chance at an active, pain-free lifestyle. However, as an orthopedic surgeon will tell you, the surgical theater is ...

Citizens Medical Center announced the addition of Mako SmartRobotics™ to its orthopedic service line, becoming the first hospital in the Victoria region to offer this specific technology for Total ...

Whether arthritis aches have been flaring up more often or you're finding it harder to simply climb the stairs, age-related joint pain can sneak up on millions of Americans. Because it's so common, ...

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 ...

A 91-year-old man with a history of bladder carcinoma and left total knee arthroplasty was evaluated because of left knee pain. A culture of synovial fluid showed no growth. A diagnosis was made.

Total knee replacement is an operation frequently needed by hemophilia patients, which greatly improves their quality of life. This operation, however, carries a higher risk of bleeding and infection ...