When performing knee replacement surgery, also called total knee arthroplasty, doctors traditionally try to align the hip, knee, and ankle in a straight line, forming a neutral alignment, rather than ...

A retrospective study by Hospital for Special Surgery investigators, led by Geoffrey H. Westrich, MD, hip and knee surgeon at HSS, found that infection rates at a high-volume academic orthopedic ...

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Surgery is the last resort; conservative options include PRP, bone marrow injections, and strengthening. Bedrest causes deconditioning; immediate mobilization prevents muscle loss and improves blood ...

I am getting bent out of shape over surgeons telling patients they cannot get a knee replacement because they are above a certain BMI cutoff. Here’s a familiar scenario: A patient with a high body ...

As advancements in robotic-assisted knee replacement surgery continue to evolve, patients suffering from chronic knee pain can look forward to enjoying the relief that modern medical technology can ...

Approximately 700,000 to 800,000 knee replacements are performed in the United States each year. Experts say one type of pain is a major red flag that your knee arthritis has become severe. Most ...

OZARK, Mo. (KY3) - The Velys robotic system is the latest tool being used by the surgery staff at Mercy Orthopedic Hospital in Ozark. “It can actually prevent a second surgery in some cases,” says ...

Knee replacement surgery has advanced significantly over the past two decades. With the introduction and advancement of robotic assistance, the procedure is now more precise, predictable, and ...

If there’s one joint that reminds people of their age, it’s the knees. Think of how often you “feel” your knees each day: walking down the stairs, playing with grandkids on the floor or kneeling in ...