Osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee is a progressive disease that ultimately damages the entire joint. Knee OA should initially be treated conservatively, but surgery should be considered if symptoms ...

They will take a medical history, ask about injuries and pain and evaluate the range of motion, strength and stability of ...

This is a surgery in which portions of the knee joint are replaced with artificial components. The primary reason for this ...

As total joint replacement surgical technology has improved over the past, but a vital part of care — infection prevention methods — have largely remained stagn ...

Consequently, we recommend erythrocyte sedimentation rate and C-reactive protein testing for patients assessed for periprosthetic joint infection. Cultures are important in the diagnosis of ...

Joint pain—whether due to injury, infection, or arthritis—can make ... may effectively reduce joint pain in people with knee osteoarthritis (OA). Due to conflicting evidence, experts disagree ...