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Total knee replacement is a surgical procedure in which injured or damaged parts of the knee joint are replaced with artificial parts, called prostheses.
The knee is the largest joint in the body. It is commonly known as the "hinge" joint, because it allows the knee to flex (bend) and extend (straighten), similar to the hinge on a door. The knee...
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What is the difference between a total knee replacement and a unicompartmental knee replacement?Knee replacements are an increasingly common... Read more »
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I had a total knee replacement that failed and had to be replaced. The original implant didn’t all come from the same manufacturer. Could this be... Read more »
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My father had to have his total knee replacement taken out and replaced a second time. Does this happen very often?The rate of revision surgery for... Read more »
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Six years after my total knee replacement, the implant came loose and had to be replaced. The surgeon told me the first joint implant was turned in a... Read more »
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Both my parents and my mother-in-law have had total hip or total knee replacements. The women were very confused and disoriented after surgery. Is... Read more »
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I've heard that the United States has the highest cost for surgeries like total hip or total knee replacements. Why is that?Comparing the cost of... Read more »
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A total knee replacement (TKR) is a common way to stop the pain and loss of motion from arthritis or other conditions affecting the knee.... Read more »
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After a total knee replacement (TKR) for a bad knee, I started walking with a limp and a "squeak." Every time I bend my knee it creaks and squeaks.... Read more »
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After having a total knee replacement on both knees I notice that I stand up straighter and walk better. I was always a little knock-kneed before the... Read more »
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I can't seem to straighten my knee all the way after my total knee replacement. It's been six months. Does it usually take this long?You may have... Read more »
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I'm having physical therapy for my knee after a total knee replacement seven months ago. I just didn't get the motion back that I needed so the... Read more »
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Degenerative joint disease (also known as osteoarthritis or OA) is a common problem in the aging adult. Two out of 10 people over the age of 60... Read more »
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The results of any one medical study can offer good information. But comparing the results of many studies is even more helpful. This is called... Read more »
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Senior citizens in the United States, Asia, and the Middle East agree on at least one thing. After having a knee joint replaced, they all know that... Read more »
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Which sport and recreational activities are safe for someone who has had total knee replacement surgery? At best, past answers were educated guesses.... Read more »