Whether partial versus total arthroplasty is the best for patients with unicompartmental osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee has long been debated. The so-called TOPKAT trial randomized patients to the ...

For the last 35 years, we have given the opposite advice—and here is why. As you age, you naturally lose muscle and bone. The ...

A partial knee replacement is a surgery to replace one portion of your knee with artificial parts. Your knee contains three parts called compartments. There are three types of partial knee replacement ...

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 ...

Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD Key Takeaways While knee replacement surgery is usually safe, there is a less than ...

The meniscus is a crescent-shaped cartilage inside either side of the knee. It acts as a shock absorber between the long bones of the leg. It can be damaged by injury or overuse, causing pain, ...