This blog reviews the function and importance of menisci in protecting articular cartilage. The authors discuss biomechanical changes in the articular cartilage in a meniscal-deficient varus knee and ...

During your initial knee or hip replacement surgery, the prosthetic (artificial) components were either cemented (attached with bone cement) or hammered into the bone so they could eventually attach ...

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 ...

The timeline for recovery from knee revision surgeries is not as regimented as it is for primary knee replacements, and can vary quite a bit from person to person. It may take up to 12 months to fully ...

Walking, cycling, and swimming are among the most effective forms of exercise for patients with knee osteoarthritis, as per a ...

Aerobic exercise — walking, swimming, and cycling — is most effective for relieving pain and improving mobility in ...