Knee pain impacts about 25% of adults, according to the American Academy of Family Physicians. One of the main causes, especially as people age, is osteoarthritis. Doctors say before signing up for ...
When one is literally “weak in the knees,” a knee replacement is in many Americans’ future. According to the American College of Rheumatology, about 790,000 knee replacements are done every year. With ...
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 ...
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 ...
A total knee replacement, also known as knee arthroplasty, can feel like a second chance at life after years of dealing with a sore, arthritic knee. While most people achieve improved range of motion ...
Since Medical Center Hospital started using the Velys platform for knee surgery, Dr. Vijay Borra has performed 500 to 600 procedures in about two years. “It is a totally robotic platform launched ...
Cayuga Medical Center’s orthopedic surgeons are using a robotic system called CORI for knee replacements and surgeries to fix previous knee replacements. This system helps ensure the new knee joint ...
Here’s a question from a reader: I've been told my knee needs a meniscus repair. My pain level is mostly moderate, and I don't take any pain relievers. I've read this surgery isn't always successful, ...