By: checkclinic | 2011-10-14 | Health & Fitness A knee replacement surgery is carried out to replace a damaged knee joint with an artificial implant. It is one of the most sought after treatments for severe arthritis and knee injuries. read more
By: nathan jone | 2012-03-14 | Plastic surgeries Whenever the word multitasking is spelt, it immediately takes me to thinking about women. Yes, women and multitasking seem synonymous to each other. read more
By: Radek Isner | 2010-12-06 | Medicine Virtual knee replacement surgery is a type of surgery which is controlled by robot. It is implemented using basic functions of the CAD software such as shape modeling, assembling, automation, database access etc. In addition, a surgeon can reduce time and mistakes to choose artificial knee joints and perform the operation effectively. read more
By: Adam Rise | 2010-12-24 | Health & Fitness Before you actually undergo a knee surgery, your surgeon will talk to you about the things that you should do to recuperate after the surgery. The recovery period usually range from six weeks to eight weeks. After this period of time, the knee rehabilitation will start. In most cases, the patients are able to successfully recover from the surgery and they are able to carry on with their normal lives. read more
By: Anjali Gopal | 2012-06-05 | Disabilities If you have a stiff, painful knee that makes difficult to perform even the simplest activities and other treatments are no longer working. Patients with severe destruction of the knee joint associated with progressive pain and impaired function, if your knee is severely damaged by arthritis or injury may be candidates for total knee replacement. read more
By: Asitava Bose | 2012-10-09 | Health & Fitness Another type of arthritis that affects the knee is rheumatoid arthritis. With this disease the synovial membrane that surrounds the joint thickens and becomes inflamed over time. This chronic inflammation leads to damage of the cartilage and eventually causes pain, stiffness, and decreased range of motion. read more
By: Freelance Writers | 2010-12-16 | Health & Fitness As you become old, you'll get arthritis in your knees that damages the structures and may necessitate surgery. Or, you'll be very active in sports and have injured ligaments or cartilage which will require surgery. Although it's still not a picnic, knee surgery is not the harrowing ordeal it used to be. Depending on the sort of knee surgery you require, recovery times are much faster now and acquire you up on your feet and moving once more with minimal pain. read more
By: Adam Rise | 2010-12-24 | Health & Fitness You must be aware how difficult it is for you to carry out your day to day chores or activities if your knee is giving you pain. In severe cases, some people feel pain even when they are lying on the bed or when they are sitting in a comfortable chair. When you go and visit a doctor, he will first advise you to take certain medications and he may also recommend walking supports. read more
By: Jerry Seaman | 2010-03-27 | Health & Fitness There is no specific amount of downtime in total knee replacement surgeries. For most of the patients who have no complications or other health issues, the main part of the recovery is done after eight weeks. Physical ability and fitness of the patient, as well as commitment to the exercise program, are the main factors affecting the recovery period. read more
By: Ian Gould | 2011-04-15 | Exercise The knee surgery has become so common these days, with the issues mainly found in elderly people than the younger group. There could be several reasons associated with the need to get the knee surgery... read more
By: Patricia Jordan | 2011-06-15 | Health and safety For severe joint disorders such as osteoarthritis, inflammatory arthritis such as rheumatoid arthritis, and traumatic type of arthritis which are usually caused by an old injury and other traumatic knee joint injuries which are beyond any supportive and non-invasive medical managements, total knee arthroplasty also known as TKA is the proposed alternative treatment. read more
By: Jerry Seaman | 2010-03-27 | Health & Fitness Obesity can play a part in the degradation of the knee. This is where obese patients usually have a problem. Due to their weight condition, it is more likely that they also have high blood pressure and heart ailments. Even if the surgery becomes successful, obesity can still become a major hurdle during the recovery period. It will actually take more time for them to get back the strength of the muscles and bones. read more
By: Hannah Munson | 2011-01-30 | Medical Business If you are an athlete who joins in sports like basketball, soccer or skiing, you may be included in the high rate of incidence needing anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery. Sports persons who does heavy duty physical activities may experience wearing out and putting great pressure on their knees, and ACL surgery is to treat problems like this one... read more
By: naveen jain | 2011-10-20 | Cardio Knee replacement surgery is one of the most conducted surgeries in today’s time. The surgery is less invasive and has faster healing times. read more