Knee joint replacement is surgery to replace a knee joint with an artificial joint. The artificial joint is called a
See also:
Total knee replacement; Knee arthroplasty; Knee replacement - total; Tricompartmental knee replacement; Subastus knee replacement; Knee replacement - minimally invasive; Knee arthroplasty - minimally invasive
Knee joint replacement surgery involves removing damaged cartilage and bone in...
Read moreWhat is the point of joint injections? Sticking a needle into a joint is not anyone's idea of a good time; however, at times, an injection... Read more »
"My doctor wants to give me a cortisone injection in my knee for my osteoarthritis. That's just a short-term fix, isn't it? Won't the... Read more »
Full Question: Is there a definite risk from cortisone shots and medications for headaches and back and neck pain of getting early... Read more »
KEEPIN' THE FAITH I used to think I was a little different from many people, but as I "mature" (i.e. get older), I find that I'm... Read more »
I recently returned to the U.S. after again working for several months in Tanzania, East Africa. Shortly before leaving for my African... Read more »
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Both steroid and hyaluronic acid (HA) shots are commonly used to treat the pain of knee osteoarthritis (OA). Each has been well tested. But few... Read more »
According to a new study, people who have arthroscopic surgery for a cartilage tear fare much better when the doctor also injects the joint with the... Read more »
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Total knee replacements (TKRs) are supposed to provide pain relief and improve function for patients with knee arthritis. In about five percent of... Read more »
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When the pain of arthritis doesn't go away, replacing the problem joint may be an option. For the knee, the procedure to implant a new joint is... Read more »
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This study showed that a single injection of a nerve-blocking agent can be used for pain control after a total knee replacement (TKR). The femoral... Read more »