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How does osteoporosis affect knee replacement surgery?
Osteoporosis is common in people undergoing knee replacement surgery. However, the condition can increase the risk of complications. Proper management can help reduce these risks.
Expert Advice on Bilateral Knee Replacement
Orthopedic surgeons perform almost 700,000 knee replacements in the United States each year, and the procedure has a high success rate in alleviating pain and restoring an active lifestyle. It’s not uncommon for patients to have arthritis in both knees, so they may need to decide, along with their surgeon, whether to have both knees replaced at the same time. This procedure, known as a bilateral knee replacement (or double knee replacement), has both pros and cons.
Playing Golf After Knee Replacement
If you are an avid golfer who is having a knee replacement, you should use precautions when returning to your sport. While most surgeons will not tell you to avoid golf, it can place extra stress on your new knee. Being diligent in your rehabilitation and making some modifications may help reduce the risks.
What to Expect After Knee Replacement Surgery
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 pain, stiffness and inflammation. If your doctor determines you’re a good candidate for knee replacement surgery, here’s what to know about the procedure and the recovery process.
A New Way to Diagnose Painful 'Wear-and-Tear' Arthritis?
Knee arthritis could become easier to detect and diagnose thanks to a new test involving the lubricating fluid inside the joint.
GLP-1 receptor agonists may improve outcomes for patients with morbid obesity after TKA
Results showed patients with a BMI of 40 kg/m2 or more who used glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists for at least 90 days before and after total knee arthroplasty had a decreased risk for postoperative complications vs. controls.
Joint replacement for rheumatoid arthritis: When, why, and how! Insights from an orthopedic surgeon
Joint replacement procedures have become vital options for patients with severe joint damage and functional impairment. There has been an increased emphasis on personalized surgical strategies that tailor joint replacement decisions based on a patient's unique clinical characteristics and the extent of joint damage.
Hip replacement recovery guide
According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), most people can resume daily living and light activities independently within 3 to 6 weeks of surgery. However, the steps someone takes before surgery may affect the total recovery timeline.
Travel distance may not impact 90-day outcomes, complications after THA
Travel may not impact patient-reported outcomes or complications after total hip arthroplasty. Patients who traveled 40 miles or more had similar outcomes vs. patients who traveled fewer than 40 miles.
Is it time for a knee replacement?
Find out why women undergo this common surgery more often than men — and how to preserve your knee health.