The success of a total knee replacement largely depends on accurate balancing of flexion and extension gaps in the sagittal plane. The general technique to achieve this is to resect the same amount of ...

Total knee replacement (TKR) is one of the most common and successful orthopedic surgeries in the United States, with over 800,000 procedures performed annually (American Academy of Orthopaedic ...

Recovering from knee replacement surgery involves a vital post-operative phase focused on healing and regaining mobility.

Exercise after a total knee replacement can increase mobility and strengthen the muscles around the knee joint. Walking, stair climbing, and activities that target specific muscles may all help. Once ...

A new study from New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery suggests that a conservative recovery method, known as the “quiet knee” protocol, may improve outcomes after total knee replacement.

A minimally invasive total knee replacement (TKR) is a procedure to replace the surface of the knee and reconstruct the knee joint. It involves making small cuts with minimal disruption to the ...

Total knee replacement is an operation frequently needed by hemophilia patients, which greatly improves their quality of life. This operation, however, carries a higher risk of bleeding and infection ...

Dr. Carrie Jose, in her latest Health and Wellness column, explains what to do if you want to avoid a total knee replacement.