Knee Replacement
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Knee replacement is a surgical procedure aimed at relieving pain and restoring function in individuals suffering from severe knee damage, often due to conditions like osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or injury. When conservative treatments, such as medication and physical therapy, fail to provide adequate relief, knee replacement may be considered. The surgery involves removing damaged cartilage and bone from the knee joint and replacing them with artificial components, which can help improve mobility and reduce discomfort.
The procedure typically involves either a total knee replacement, where the entire joint is replaced, or a partial knee replacement, which addresses only the damaged part. It is usually performed under general or regional anesthesia, and the surgeon makes an incision to access the knee joint. After the damaged areas are removed, the artificial components are securely implanted. Recovery generally includes a hospital stay followed by rehabilitation to regain strength and mobility.
The benefits of knee replacement often include significant pain relief, improved joint function, and enhanced quality of life. Many patients report being able to return to daily activities with greater ease. However, like any surgery, it carries risks, including infection, blood clots, and complications related to anesthesia. Additionally, some individuals may experience stiffness or limited range of motion post-surgery, highlighting the importance of thorough preoperative discussions with healthcare providers.
Achieving Better Balance in Knee Replacement Surgery with Modern Technology
This research paper discusses the increasing number of total knee replacements being performed in the United States. The main reason these surgeries fail is due to instability in the knee after surger...Advancements in Knee Replacement Technology for Better Outcomes
This research paper discusses the advancements in technology for knee replacement surgery over the past few decades. Previously, doctors relied on traditional manual tools for this procedure. Now, the...Advancements in Knee Replacement: Handheld Robotics for Better
This research paper discusses a new development in knee surgery technology. While a type of knee surgery called unicompartmental knee arthroplasty can have fewer complications and better results than ...Advancements in Knee Replacement: the Role of Computer-Assisted
This research paper discusses the evolution and benefits of using computer-assisted surgery for knee replacements. Since the early 1970s, the design and tools used for knee replacements have significa...Bicompartmental Knee Replacement: Customized Solutions for Arthritis
This research paper discusses a study that was conducted on a specific type of knee replacement surgery for patients who have arthritis in two compartments of their knee (bicompartmental osteoarthriti...Bilateral Vs. Unilateral Knee Replacement: Which Is Right for You?
This research study aimed to compare the effects of simultaneous bilateral knee replacement (replacing both knees at once) and unilateral knee replacement (replacing one knee at a time) on pain levels...Cemented Vs. Cementless Knee Replacement: What Patients Should Know
This research paper discusses the challenges and potential solutions regarding knee replacement surgery. Despite the success of total knee replacement surgery, there are over 20,000 cases each year wh...Cementless Knee Replacement: a Guide for Active Patients
This research paper is about a procedure called total knee arthroplasty (TKA), which is basically a total knee replacement surgery. This type of surgery is becoming more popular among younger, active ...Cementless Knee Replacement: Benefits for Active Patients Explained
This research paper discusses the best method to attach knee implants for long-term durability. The two methods compared are using cement to attach the implant versus allowing the bone to grow into th...Cementless Knee Replacement: Benefits, Risks, and Patient Insights
This research paper is a review of studies about cementless knee implants. The authors looked at both older and newer designs of these implants, the results from using newer designs, the risks and ben...Cementless Knee Replacement: Safety for Patients with Low Bone Density
This research paper discusses concerns about a type of knee replacement surgery, known as cementless total knee arthroplasty (TKA), in patients with low bone mineral density (BMD). Low BMD, often caus...Comparing Fixed and Mobile Bearing Knee Replacement Surgeries
This research paper is about a study comparing two types of knee replacement surgeries: Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty (UKA) with a fixed bearing (FB) and a mobile bearing (MB). The researchers wa...Comparing Knee Replacement Outcomes: Experienced Surgeons vs Trainees
This study looks at the differences in outcomes for patients who had total knee replacement surgery performed by both experienced surgeons and those still in training over a ten-year period. The resea...Converting Knee Arthrodesis to Replacement: What Patients Should Know
Arthrodesis, a knee surgery, helps to reduce pain and provide stability, but it can also lead to serious functional and social limitations. As a result, there has been debate about the benefits of con...Cost-Effectiveness of Enhanced Recovery After Knee Replacement Surgery
This research paper discusses the introduction of 'enhanced recovery' pathways for the treatment of hip and knee replacements in the UK National Health Service. These pathways aim to improve patient o...Custom-Made Knee Replacements: Benefits and Patient Outcomes Explained
This research paper discusses the use of custom-made knee replacements. The study aimed to collate current research on this topic, as there's not a lot of literature available. The researchers found t...Day-Case Knee Replacement: Safe Surgery with Quick Recovery
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced healthcare systems around the world to make significant changes. This includes the way we perform elective surgeries, such as unicompartmental arthroplasty (a type of ...Effective Treatment for Infections After Knee Replacement Surgery
The research paper is about a method to treat infections that occur in knee joint replacements. The treatment involves removing infected soft tissues around the artificial knee joint, cleaning the are...Effective Treatment for Knee Infections After Replacement Surgery
This research paper is about a specific treatment method for knee infections that occur after knee replacement surgery, known as debridement, antibiotics, and implant retention (DAIR). The study looke...Effective Ways to Measure Knee Swelling After Total Knee Replacement
This research paper is about measuring knee swelling after a total knee replacement surgery. Patients often experience significant swelling after this type of surgery, which can be due to fluid build-...Effective Wound Healing After Knee Replacement: a Less Invasive
In simpler terms, this research paper is about treating patients who have had total knee replacement surgery but are struggling with non-healed wounds. These patients often have other health issues (c...Effective Wound Management After Knee Replacement Surgery Explained
This research paper discusses the best methods for closing a wound after a total knee replacement operation. The researchers review the traditional methods used, as well as some newer techniques. They...Exploring Effective Techniques for Total Knee Arthroplasty Surgery
This research paper is a review of different surgical techniques used for total knee arthroplasty (TKA), which is a surgery to replace a knee joint that has been damaged by arthritis or injury. Despit...Factors Affecting Early Mobilization After Knee Replacement Surgery
This study looked at what factors affect how quickly elderly people start moving around after having total knee replacement surgery, and how this impacts the risk of falling and the length of their ho...How a Digital Tool Can Improve Your Knee Replacement Decisions
This research paper discusses a study that investigated whether a digital tool could help people make better decisions about knee replacement surgery. The tool, an app called EKIT, was tested in a tri...How Computer Technology Enhances Knee Replacement Surgery Outcomes
This research paper looks into how computer technology has drastically improved knee replacement surgeries over the past twenty years. Total knee replacement is increasingly important, especially for ...Improving Dog Knee Replacement Accuracy with 3d-Printed Guides
This study aimed to figure out if using patient-specific guides (PSGs) can help improve the accuracy of bone cuts in total knee replacements for dogs, as compared to generic guides. Sixteen legs from ...Improving Knee Replacement Outcomes with Multimodal Therapy
This research paper investigates how a combination of treatments (multimodal therapy) can impact the quality of life and function of patients with knee osteoarthritis. The researchers also wanted to s...Improving Knee Replacement Recovery with Robotic Exoskeletons
This research paper analyzed the results of eight different studies that tested the effectiveness of using exoskeletons (robotic devices that assist movement) in the recovery process after a total kne...Improving Knee Replacement: Domed Vs. Flat Designs Explained
This research paper is about a study that examined two designs for a specific type of knee replacement surgery, the Oxford lateral Unicompartmental Knee Replacement (UKR). This surgery is often used t...Improving Quality of Life After Total Knee Replacement Surgery
Total knee replacement surgery (TKA) greatly improves the lives of many patients by reducing pain and improving function. However, up to 30% of patients are not completely happy with the results. This...Innovations in Knee Replacement Surgery for Better Patient Outcomes
This paper discusses the treatment of severe joint disease with a procedure known as total knee arthroplasty (TKA), or knee replacement surgery. While typical designs and surgical methods have been su...Key Factors for Recovery After Total Knee Replacement Surgery
This study aimed to find out what patients consider important in their recovery after getting a total knee replacement. The researchers looked at different studies and grouped the findings into themes...Knee Replacement After ACL Reconstruction: What Patients Should Know
This research paper discusses how reconstructive surgery for the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), a common knee injury particularly in older athletes, is increasing in the United States. The study no...Knee Replacement Options: Unicompartmental Vs. Total Knee Surgery
This research paper is about two types of knee surgeries: unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA). The paper mentions that there's a lot of debate about which of the...Knee Replacement Surgery: Comparing Navigation and Conventional
This research compares two different surgical techniques for total knee replacement: the navigation technique and the conventional technique. The study looked at the outcomes reported by 351 patients ...Knee Replacement Surgery: Comparing Traditional and 3d Printed
This research paper looks at how different surgical techniques affect the success of total knee replacement (TKR) surgeries. TKR is a common fix for severe knee arthritis. The study compares tradition...Knee Replacement Surgery: Does Knee Position Affect Recovery?
This research paper looks at the effects of two different surgical techniques used in knee replacement surgeries. Specifically, it investigates whether closing the knee while it is bent (flexion) or s...Knee Replacement Surgery: What Obese Patients Need to Know
This research paper discusses the impact of obesity on a surgery called total knee arthroplasty (TKA), commonly known as a knee replacement. Around 35% of the US population is obese and this isn't exp...Knee Replacement Surgery: What Patients Need to Know for Success
This research paper discusses knee replacement surgery, a common and cost-effective procedure that is increasingly being performed worldwide. This surgery is primarily for those suffering from painful...Knee Replacement Surgery: What Patients with Traumatic Arthritis
This research paper is about a surgery called total knee arthroplasty (TKA), which is often the best solution for severe, late-stage knee arthritis that happens after a knee injury. While this surgery...Knee Replacement: Does Joint Function Training Improve Recovery?
This study looked at whether a specific type of knee joint function training could help improve knee function after knee replacement surgery in Chinese patients with severe knee osteoarthritis. Two gr...Knee Replacement: Returning to Sports for Active Patients Under 60
This study looked at how well people under 60 years old who had total knee replacements were able to return to sports. The researchers looked back at 41 knee replacements in 36 people who were active ...Knee Replacement: Understanding Walking Patterns After Surgery
This study compared the walking patterns of patients who had either a total knee replacement (TKA) or a partial knee replacement (UKA). The research included 26 patients who had these surgeries more t...Lateral Unicompartmental Knee Replacement: Benefits and Innovations
This research paper is about a type of knee surgery called lateral unicompartmental knee arthroplasty. This procedure can have excellent results for the right patients. However, more research is neede...Managing Infections After Knee Replacement Surgery: a Guide
This research paper explores how to manage infections that occur around artificial joint implants, specifically knee replacements. This type of infection is a serious and complex issue that can arise ...Manual Lymphatic Drainage After Knee Replacement: What You Should Know
This research paper looked at the effectiveness of a treatment called manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) for patients who have undergone total knee replacement surgery. MLD is a type of gentle massage th...New Knee Replacement Strategy: Faster Recovery and High Satisfaction
This research paper discusses the results of a new rehabilitation strategy for patients who have had a partial knee replacement. The new approach was to delay the bending of the knee after surgery. Th...Options for Patients Facing Challenges After Knee Replacement Surgery
This research paper discusses the issues faced by patients who have had multiple knee replacement surgeries, known as total knee arthroplasty (TKA). As the number of these surgeries rises, so does the...Outpatient Knee Replacement: Empowering Patients for Quick Recovery
This research paper discusses the use of outpatient or ambulatory surgery, which is when a patient can go home the same day as their operation. The paper specifically looks at more complex procedures ...Patient Experiences with Fast-Track Hip and Knee Replacement Surgeries
The research article examines patients' experiences with fast-track programs for elective total hip and knee replacement surgeries. Fast-track programs are designed to get patients in and out of the h...Preoperative Education Classes Reduce Hospital Stay for Knee
This study looked at whether going to an educational class before having hip or knee replacement surgery could reduce the amount of time patients spent in hospital after their operation. They compared...Promising Results of 3d Printed Knee Implants for Joint Replacement
This study looked at the results of a new type of knee implant that was custom-made for each patient using 3D printing technology. From 2012 to 2015, 92 people had this new type of knee surgery. The r...Rising Trends in Knee Replacement Surgery: What Patients Should Know
This research paper studies the rates of total knee replacement (TKR) surgeries in a military healthcare institution in India over two six-year periods: 1997-2002 and 2007-2012. Knee replacement is a ...Robotic Knee Replacement: Improving Accuracy and Patient Outcomes
The success of total knee replacement surgery (also known as total knee arthroplasty or TKA) relies on restoring the stability and effective movement of the original knee. The introduction of robotic ...Robotic vs Traditional Knee Replacement: Comparing Surgery Outcomes
This research paper looked at the differences between traditional knee replacement surgery and knee replacement surgery that involves the use of robots. The researchers wanted to see if the robot-assi...Standardizing Terminology in Two-Compartment Knee Surgery for Improved
This study is about the different terms used to describe types of knee surgery. At the moment, there are many different words and acronyms being used, which can confuse patients and healthcare profess...Understanding Arthrofibrosis After Knee Replacement Surgery
This research paper discusses a condition called arthrofibrosis that can occur after knee replacement surgery (also known as total knee arthroplasty or TKA). Arthrofibrosis is the formation of too muc...Understanding Bi-Cruciate Retaining Knee Replacement Surgery Outcomes
This research paper is about a type of knee replacement surgery called Bi-cruciate retaining total knee prostheses (BCR TKA), where the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is kept in place. This method w...Understanding Discharge Readiness After Total Knee Replacement Surgery
This research paper is about the readiness of patients to be discharged after total knee replacement surgery. While this type of surgery often leads to less pain and better mobility, some patients may...Understanding Knee Replacement Techniques for Better Recovery Outcomes
This research paper discusses different surgical approaches for a knee replacement surgery, specifically focusing on the medial parapatellar approach (one way surgeons can reach the knee joint). The a...Understanding Knee Replacement: Care and Rehabilitation for Seniors
This research paper likely discusses the topic of arthroplasty, which is a surgical procedure to restore the function of a joint. The focus is on how this procedure is used as a replacement therapy fo...Understanding Knee Replacement: Costs and Trends for Patients
This research explores the increasing number of knee replacement surgeries, particularly in younger people and men, and the associated healthcare costs. The researchers used a health database to look ...Understanding Knee Replacement: Lifetime Revision Risks for Patients
The research paper explores the risk of needing a second knee surgery after undergoing a partial knee replacement, known as a unicompartmental knee replacement (UKR). This type of knee surgery is ofte...Understanding Knee Replacement: Managing Extensor Mechanism Injuries
This research paper discusses different treatment methods for severe injuries that can occur after a total knee replacement surgery. These injuries, which involve the damage of the muscles that help e...Understanding Knee Replacement: New Techniques for Better Alignment
This research paper discusses a common orthopedic surgery in the U.S., called total knee arthroplasty. The main goals of this surgery are to restore alignment and balance to the leg and knee. Traditio...Understanding Knee Replacement: the Importance of Personalized Care
This research paper appears to focus on the study of knee structures, specifically the alignment and anatomy of the hip, knee, and ankle. The research seems to be particularly interested in the differ...Understanding Knee Replacement: Total Vs. Unicondylar Surgery Outcomes
This research paper compares the walking patterns of patients who have undergone two different types of knee replacement surgeries: total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and unicondylar knee arthroplasty (UKA...Understanding Knee Replacement: Unicompartmental Vs. Total Surgery
This paper is a response to criticism of a previous study comparing two types of knee surgery: unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Our original study suggested ...Understanding Knee Replacement: What to Expect After Surgery
This study reviewed and analyzed data to understand how the artificial parts of a knee replacement, specifically the tibial components, move after surgery. The researchers looked at data from 53 studi...Understanding Knee Replacement: Why Some Unicompartmental Surgeries
This research paper is about a type of knee surgery called unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA). This surgery is used to treat osteoarthritis in just one part of the knee joint, usually the inside...Understanding Lateral Unicompartmental Knee Replacement Surgery
This research paper is about a particular type of knee surgery called unicondylar knee arthroplasty which is used to treat osteoarthritis (a type of joint disease that results from breakdown of joint ...Understanding Metallosis: Risks, Diagnosis, and Treatment After Knee
This research paper looks into a condition known as metallosis, which can occur after a person has had a knee replacement surgery. Metallosis is a condition where the metal parts of a joint replacemen...Understanding Mobile-Bearing Unicompartmental Knee Replacement
This research paper is about a type of knee surgery called unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA), specifically the mobile-bearing version. This type of surgery has been around for about fifty years...Understanding Patella Baja After Knee Replacement Surgery
This research paper discusses the issues that can arise from a condition called patella baja (a lower than normal kneecap) in patients who have had total knee replacement surgery. This condition can b...Understanding Patellofemoral Arthroplasty: a Guide for Knee Pain
This research paper describes a surgical technique that involves resurfacing a part of the knee joint (the trochlea) using a special kind of implant called an inlay prosthesis. This procedure is recom...Understanding Periprosthetic Knee Fractures After Knee Replacement
This study is about periprosthetic knee fractures, which are becoming more common due to an aging population and increased knee replacements. These fractures are difficult for orthopedic surgeons to m...Understanding Rotating-Hinge Knee Implants for Total Replacement
This research paper is about the use of a specific type of knee implant, called a rotating-hinge system, in total knee replacement surgeries. These implants are often used in more complicated cases wh...Understanding Support Needs After Knee Replacement Surgery
This research aimed to understand how knee replacement surgery changes patients' experiences and their reliance on support networks. The study involved interviewing ten patients who underwent knee rep...Understanding the Forgotten Joint in Knee Replacement Surgery
Due to the lack of an abstract, we can only infer that this research paper focuses on the concept of a "forgotten joint" in relation to knee replacement surgery. The term "forgotten joint" typically r...Understanding the Patient Experience of Revision Knee Replacement
This study looked at how people who needed a second knee replacement surgery (a "revision knee replacement") felt about the process. The researchers interviewed 15 patients who had this kind of surger...Understanding the Success and Challenges of Unicompartmental Knee
This research paper is about a type of knee surgery known as unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA). This procedure only treats the part of the knee affected by arthritis and conserves healthy bone ...Understanding Total Knee Replacement: Benefits, Risks, and Imaging
This research paper is about a type of surgery called total knee replacement, which is done to fix severely damaged knees. The operation replaces two different parts of the knee and helps patients to ...Understanding Unicompartmental Knee Replacement: Benefits and Risks
This research paper discusses a specific type of knee surgery called unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA), which is used for a certain group of patients with osteoarthritis. Though this operation ...Understanding Unicondylar Knee Replacement: Are You a Candidate?
This study examines knee replacement surgery options for patients with a specific type of knee arthritis. One option is to replace the entire knee joint, but another is to replace only part of it (uni...Understanding Why Knee Replacements Need Revision Surgery
This study looks at the reasons why people needed to have their knee replacement surgeries (known as Total Knee Arthroplasty or TKA) redone or revised at a specific hospital between 2010 and 2015. The...Unicompartmental Vs. Total Knee Replacement: Which Is Better for You?
This study compares the cost and effectiveness of two types of knee replacement surgeries: unicompartmental knee replacement (UKR) and total knee replacement (TKR). UKR is a less invasive procedure wh...Wireless Sensors in Knee Replacement: Improving Surgery Outcomes
This paper discusses the use of wireless sensors during knee replacement surgery (also known as total knee arthroplasty or TKA). These sensors can help to balance the soft tissue in the knee, potentia...