Robotic Knee Replacement

Robotic Knee Replacement Robotic-assisted knee replacement surgery offers several potential advantages over traditional, manual knee replacement procedures. These advantages can lead to improved surgical outcomes and patient satisfaction. Some of the key advantages of robotic knee...

Treatment for Painful Knee Arthritis

Painful Knee Arthritis Painful knee arthritis, specifically osteoarthritis, is a common condition that can significantly affect one’s quality of life. Treatment for knee arthritis aims to reduce pain, improve function, and slow down the progression of the disease. Here are various...

Unicompartmental (or Partial) Knee Replacement

Unicompartmental Knee Replacement Unicompartmental knee arthroplasty, also known as partial knee replacement, involves replacing only the damaged compartment of the knee joint rather than the entire joint, which is the case in total knee arthroplasty. The knee joint is composed of three...

When to have a Painful Knee Replacement Evaluated

Painful Knee Replacement Evaluating a painful knee replacement is essential to identify the underlying cause of the pain and determine the appropriate course of action. Pain following a knee replacement, also known as a total knee arthroplasty (TKA), can be caused by various factors. Some...

When to have a Painful Hip Replacement Evaluated

Evaluating A Painful Hip Replacement Evaluating a painful hip replacement is essential to identify the underlying cause of the pain and determine the appropriate course of action. Pain following a hip replacement, also known as a total hip arthroplasty (THA), can be caused by various...

Anterior Approach for Hip Replacement Surgery

The anterior approach for hip replacement surgery is a technique where the hip joint is accessed from the front of the body. This approach has gained popularity in recent years due to several advantages it offers. Here are some indications and reasons to perform an anterior approach for hip...

Criteria for Outpatient Total Hip Replacement

Outpatient Total Hip Replacement Outpatient total hip arthroplasty (THA), also known as same-day or ambulatory total hip replacement, is when a patient undergoes a THA procedure and is discharged on the same day to recover at home rather than staying overnight in the hospital. Outpatient...

Indications for Total Hip Replacement in a Person with Osteoarthritis

Total Hip Replacement with Osteoarthritis Indications for a total hip replacement, also called a total hip arthroplasty, in someone with hiposteoarthritis are based on symptom severity and the impact to a patient’s quality of life. The followingare common indications for total hip...