Last updated: 19th September, 2017 Before Surgery What is Total Knee Replacement? Knee replacement surgery or knee arthroplasty is done to relieve pain and restore the function of severely damaged knee joints due to arthritis. During knee replacement, a surgeon cuts away damaged bone and cartilage from your thighbone, shinbone, and kneecap and replaces it with […]
Last updated: 4th September, 2017 Over the last decade, knee replacement surgery has become a popular and safe option for patients who have end-stage arthritis of the knee. When non-surgical treatments (medicines, physiotherapy) for knee arthritis fail, knee replacement can help you lead a pain-free and active life. However, sometimes the cost of a knee replacement procedure may […]
Last updated: 18th September, 2017 Selection of a knee implant is one of the most important decisions that a surgeon makes before undertaking a knee replacement surgery. It is rare that a surgeon suggests an implant that is in recall list. However, as a recipient of an implant, you must be aware of its safety and […]
Last updated: 18th September, 2017 How is a total knee replacement outcome related to the following factors? Knee condition at the time of surgery Body weight (BMI) Mental well-being Overall health Age A recent research tried to answer some of the above questions after studying data of patients who underwent total knee replacement surgery between 1999 […]
Last updated: 28th July, 2017 Over the last decade, knee replacement surgery has become a popular and safe option for patients who have end-stage arthritis of the knee. When pain has aggravated to such an extent that all other treatment modalities fail, knee replacement can help you lead a pain-free and active life. However, sometimes the […]
Last updated: 18th September, 2017 Total Knee Replacement is a surgical procedure that remains the only alternative when the knee joints become severely damaged due to disease or trauma. At HealthClues, we are contacted for a second opinion by many patients who have been advised to undergo knee replacement surgery and need a second opinion In […]
Last updated: 18th September, 2017 Introduction In the year 2003, Smith & Nephew, a global medical technology company, introduced Oxinium™ or oxidized zirconium implants for joint replacement surgeries like total hip arthroplasty and total knee arthroplasty.1 It is claimed that these implants are longer lasting as compared to traditional artificial alternatives, owing to their properties of […]
Last updated: 22nd December, 2016 Okay, so you have been informed by your orthopedic doctor that you have suffered from an ACL tear. Let’s assume you have been advised to undergo an ACL surgery. How would you go about deciding whether to go ahead or not? Whether it be a minor surgery or a major one, […]
Last updated: 22nd December, 2016 The knee is the largest and most complex joint in our body, which is used extensively for many regular day to day activities. Chronic knee pain is one of the common problems that can occur in the later ages. It is a long-term condition, which is sometimes associated with swelling and sensitivity. Any weight-bearing […]
Last updated: 22nd December, 2016 Knee replacement surgery is a major surgical procedure that should be undertaken after a careful consideration. A patient may have many questions as to what exactly a knee replacement is and how it is performed. Thankfully, plenty of knee replacement videos are available today on YouTube, Vimeo and other similar sites. […]