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 ...

Each year, nearly 800,000 Americans have total knee replacement surgery. While the majority have a good surgical result, surveys show that up to 20% of patients are dissatisfied and not fully informed ...

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 ...

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 ...

Bob and Brad have compiled a list of questions to ask the doctor before deciding to undergo total knee replacement surgery.

A former soccer player underwent a total knee replacement on his left knee after years of pain. The patient's commitment to physical therapy was crucial for a successful and speedy recovery. The ...

While age is a factor, overall health, motivation, resilience and a willingness to do the hard, sustained work for recovery ...

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 ...

Imagine standing up, taking your first step without pain, and feeling nearly as confident as you did decades earlier — all ...