Although today’s implants are designed to last many years, it’s possible When a knee replacement no longer functions correctly, revision surgery is often required. During this procedure, a surgeon ...

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 ...

Arthritis is an inflammation of the joints. The condition can affect one joint or multiple joints, causing pain and stiffness in the affected area. When these symptoms occur in one or both knees, it ...

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 ...

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 ...

The two main options for surgery are total and partial knee replacements. Various implants and surgical approaches are available, but the best knee replacement option depends on an individual’s ...

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 ...

Not so long ago, undergoing a total hip or knee replacement and recovery was a grueling and often painful ordeal. While these are still major surgeries, new techniques and technologies are redefining ...

Do your knees ache when you walk upstairs, hike, or even when you sit or lie down? If they do, you may be thinking about treatment options and wondering if you should get your knees replaced. Knee ...

Among individuals with medial compartment knee osteoarthritis, those who underwent partial knee replacement demonstrated clinical outcomes and rates of reoperation and revision comparable to those who ...