When former Olympian Joan Benoit Samuelson ran the 2022 London Marathon, she knew she was taking a risk. It would be her first 26.2-mile race since undergoing a partial right knee replacement in 2020, ...
As I mentioned several weeks ago, I’ve been at home recovering from total knee replacement surgery. It’s not fun. Nor was it when I had my other knee done last year. What I’ve learned, more so than ...
Total knee replacement (TKR) is one of the most common and successful orthopedic surgeries in the United States, with over 800,000 procedures performed annually (American Academy of Orthopaedic ...
Waking up with a brand-new joint is only half the battle. If you aren't careful, common post-op errors can turn your surgical ...
ORLANDO, Florida — Aggressive rehabilitation after total knee arthroplasty is safe and could lead to earlier functional recovery without compromising range of motion, new research shows. "If surgeons ...
Knee replacement means you’ve opted to replace your joint with an artificial one. It’s only an option when all other treatments—physical therapy, pain meds, injections, etc.—can no longer relieve your ...
Bend both knees to 90 degrees to lower down in the lunge. Press through your front heel to return to standing. If the reverse ...
DEAR DR. ROACH: My brother, who was extremely active and athletic in his younger years, is now in his early 70s. His decision to have both of his knees replaced several years ago was not due to any ...