Joint Replacement Surgeon Dr. Michael Bolognesi, the Division Chief for Adult Reconstruction for Duke Orthopaedic Surgery, ...
A former soccer player underwent a total knee replacement on his left knee after years of pain. The patient's commitment to ...
Over time, knee cartilage can deteriorate due to years of wear and tear. Since the knees take an enormous amount of pressure and stress as we move about, cartilage loss can lead to disabling knee ...
A partial knee replacement is a surgery to replace one portion of your knee with artificial parts. Your knee contains three parts called compartments. There are three types of partial knee replacement ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...