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Managing Stiffness After Knee Replacement
Even when knee replacement surgery is successful, stiffness in the knee joint can remain. People with a stiff knee after surgery may be unable to fully straighten the leg, to bend the knee, or both. Fortunately, there are ways to get rid of knee stiffness.
Can You Kneel After a Knee Replacement?
Medical experts find that it's generally OK to kneel after healing from a partial or full knee replacement. However, most people have difficulty kneeling after knee replacements and find it painful, so physical therapy and guidance can be helpful to work toward it in the weeks and months after surgery.
Navigation-assisted hip resurfacing may improve acetabular component positioning
Hip resurfacing may be an acceptable alternative to hip arthroplasty for hip osteoarthritis, with positive outcomes at 2-year follow-up.
The four stages of osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis progresses through stages 1 to 4, each with its own set of symptoms, diagnostic challenges, and treatment options.
Average hip, knee replacement patient may be getting younger
People might think of the typical joint replacement patient as a senior aged 65 or older, but the surgery is becoming much more common among younger adults with chronic joint pain.
4 things you can do now to avoid a knee or hip replacement later in life
If you know someone that has had a knee or hip replacement recently, you’re probably not alone. That’s because about 790,000 total knee replacements and 544,000 hip replacements are performed every year in the U.S., according to the American College of Rheumatology. And that number is expected to rise as the baby boomer population ages. The good news is that there are steps you can take to help prevent knee and hip problems and potentially avoid surgery.
What to know about joint replacement surgery
A person may opt for a joint replacement if arthritis or a traumatic injury damages a joint beyond repair. Orthopedic surgeons can replace many joints, including knees and hips.
What is joint revision surgery?
A surgeon may use joint revision surgery to remove and replace failing parts of a total joint replacement. They may recommend it if a person experiences pain, swelling, or stiffness due to a loose or worn artificial joint.
Osteoarthritis vs. Rheumatoid Arthritis: Key Differences
While they both fall under the "arthritis" umbrella and share certain similarities, these diseases have significant differences. Osteoarthritis is caused by the breakdown of cartilage that cushions your joints. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease in which your immune system attacks your body's own tissues in the joints.
Risks and Complications of Total Knee Replacement Surgery
Knee replacement surgery is now a standard procedure. Though severe complications are rare, it’s a good idea to be aware of the risks before entering the operating room.