Bilateral total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a surgical intervention designed to alleviate pain and restore function for patients suffering from severe knee arthritis. The procedure can be performed ...
A new study from the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York found regional anesthesia reduces the need for blood transfusions more than general anesthesia for patients undergoing a bilateral total ...
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 ...
Two expert MDs say it's a telltale sign that you might be ready for surgery once you start experiencing this type of ...
When performing a knee replacement surgery or total knee arthroplasty, doctors traditionally try to align the hip, knee, and ankle in a straight line, forming a neutral alignment, rather than ...
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) -Orthopaedic Specialists, a leading practice in the Quad Cities, is proud to feature Dr. Brian McGowan, a fellowship-trained arthroplasty surgeon specializing in hip and knee ...
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I know there's a knee replacement in my not too distant future. I'm wondering if there are new techniques or technologies that will give me a good outcome? ANSWER: Not so long ago, ...
Chyrese Newman, RN, has more than a decade of nursing experience under her belt. For the past eight years, she has worked with a group of orthopedic surgeons at University of Utah Health. Her job is ...