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 ...
Both high-intensity and low-intensity rehabilitation protocols were effective in improving strength and function after total knee replacement, according to a study in Arthritis Care & Research.
A new study finds that inpatient rehabilitation seems to offer no overall benefit when compared with a monitored home-based regimen for patients recovering from standard knee replacement surgery, more ...
This year, over 3.5 million total knee arthroplasties (knee joint replacements) will be performed in the US. (Hedge et al. Arthroplasty 2023) Total knee arthroplasty is the gold standard treatment for ...
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Knee pain is one of the most common orthopedic problems facing our population today. Knee pain can be helped with some specific stretching and strengthening exercises. Health ...
Continuous Passive Motion devices (CPMs) were first used in the hospital setting to promote range of motion, pain control and mobility immediately following a Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) procedure.
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15 Things You Need to Know About Knee Replacement

When a damaged knee impacts everything you do—even getting out of a chair or up and down stairs—you may have to consider knee ...
Maybe you're a weekend warrior who injured your tendon or ligament while playing a lively game of basketball. Or perhaps you got a sprain when you took a spill while simply walking down the street. No ...
Osteoarthritis is a disease of the whole joint, typified by structural alterations bone, ligaments and joints, that render them weak. In its severe form, it is extremely debilitating for patients, ...