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 ...

Partial knee replacement surgery replaces one part of a damaged knee with an artificial joint. Compared with total knee replacement, partial knee replacement is less painful and has a shorter recovery ...

Do your knees ache when you walk upstairs, hike, or even when you sit or lie down? If they do, you may be thinking about treatment options and wondering if you should get your knees replaced. Knee ...

A Holland Hospital orthopedic surgeon has hit a major milestone, and for patients across the lakeshore, it means getting back ...

As advancements in robotic-assisted knee replacement surgery continue to evolve, patients suffering from chronic knee pain can look forward to enjoying the relief that modern medical technology can ...

An aging population drives the global demand for knee replacement surgery, exceeding 1 million procedures annually. In the U.S. alone, the need for knee replacements is projected to grow by 673%, ...

Before, during, and after knee replacement surgery, surgeons may prescribe different medications. For example, pain medication can relieve discomfort, and blood thinners prevent blood clots. Skin and ...

Medicare covers knee replacement surgery if it is medically necessary. You will still have to pay out-of-pocket costs such as deductibles, copays, and coinsurance. If you need knee replacement surgery ...

Up to 1/3 of those who have knees replaced continue to experience chronic pain. This is a Kaiser Health News story. Danette Lake thought surgery would relieve the pain in her knees. The arthritis pain ...

Knee replacement surgery is increasingly common among people over 80 sidelined with knee pain, and the procedure isn't as hazardous for them as often assumed. That's the main message from a new study ...

A doctor visits with a woman about her heart health. ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN - NOVEMBER 29: Head Football Coach Sherrone Moore of the Michigan Wolverines speaks to media during the post game press ...

Years of high school, college and semiprofessional football meant Layne Herber’s knees didn’t stand much of a chance. By the time Herber, 73, retired in 2015, he was relying on periodic cortisone ...