Not so long ago, undergoing a total hip or knee replacement and recovery was a grueling and often painful ordeal. While these are still major surgeries, new techniques and technologies are redefining ...

When performing a knee replacement surgery or total knee arthroplasty, doctors traditionally try to align the hip, knee, and ankle in a straight line, forming a neutral alignment, rather than ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I know there's a knee replacement in my not too distant future. I'm wondering if there are new techniques or technologies that will give me a good outcome? ANSWER: Not so long ago, ...

Among individuals with medial compartment knee osteoarthritis, those who underwent partial knee replacement demonstrated clinical outcomes and rates of reoperation and revision comparable to those who ...

A total knee replacement, also known as knee arthroplasty, can feel like a second chance at life after years of dealing with a sore, arthritic knee. While most people achieve improved range of motion ...

Over time, knee cartilage can deteriorate due to years of wear and tear. Since the knees take an enormous amount of pressure and stress as we move about, cartilage loss can lead to disabling knee pain ...