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.

Although knee replacement risks are uncommon and surgery can help improve mobility and pain issues, you may also experience problems. Possible complications include stiffness, clicking, wearing out of ...

During knee replacement surgery, the surgeon replaces parts of a worn out or degenerated knee joint with an artificial joint – also called an implant or a prosthesis. Outcomes for this operation are ...

The recommended methods of achieving fixation for a knee arthrodesis following a failed knee replacement include external fixation or internal fixation using an intramedullary nail or plate.

The GENESIS II Total Knee System has grown to become one of the most trusted total knee systems on the market. Cutting edge instrumentation, such as the user friendly MIS system and the ream-thru ...

Strickland. The pop is often accompanied by a sharp pain in the knee, and sometimes the feeling of fluid running down the calf. For most people, there’s no need for treatment, other than RICE. However ...

At present, a surgeon replacing a knee joint has to try to line up the replacement knee cap with the hip and ankle joint perfectly so that the patient doesn't end up bowlegged or knock-kneed.

Many freak out. Can I still run? Will I have to switch to swimming? Thankfully, most knee problems won't keep you off the road for long. We have great strategies to diagnose and fix many common ...

Knee problems can also stem from imbalances in the hips, ankles or feet, says Dr. Mehta. Ahead, we’ve rounded up a variety of expert-approved options depending on your needs, from sneakers with ...

1 week agoVancouver Canucks defenseman Derek Forbort (knee) will be out week-to-week. Forbort is reportedly battling a knee injury and wasn't available for Tuesday's 5-1 win over Anaheim.

Novo Nordisk's (NVO) semaglutide, marketed as Wegovy for obesity, shows promise in reducing joint disease symptoms in ...