Understanding the Difference between Total and Partial Knee Replacement
Knee replacement is one of the most successful surgeries in orthopedics, with over 90% of patients experiencing pain relief and improved mobility.
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Managing Knee Arthritis: Non-Surgical and Surgical Options
Knee arthritis affects approximately 14 million adults in the United States, with more than half of these cases occurring in people under the age of 65.1 As one of the leading causes of chr...
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement: What to Expect
Total knee replacement (TKR) surgery has long been a trusted solution for individuals suffering from severe knee pain due to osteoarthritis or other joint conditions.
KNEE ANATOMY
The knee is a complex hinge joint uniting the femur, tibia, and patella. It's stabilized by ligaments, including the anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments, and cushioned by menisci. Muscles and tendons facilitate movement, while articular cartilage minimizes friction.
TREATMENT for Knee Arthritis
Nonsurgical
NONINVASIVE
- Therapy / Exercises
- Weight Loss
- Oral Medications
- Braces
INJECTIONS
- Cortisone (Steroids)
- Hyaluronic Acid
- PRP
- Stem Cells
- Exosomes
LOCAL STIMULATION
- Laser
- PEMF
- Shockwave
- Knee Traction
Activities after a Knee Replacement
ALLOWED
- Walking
- Stationary Bike
- Stairs
- Elliptical
- Low-Impact
- Aerobics
- Golfing
- Bowling
- Swimming
ALLOWED WITH CAUTION
- Skiing
- Doubles Tennis
- Hiking
- Weight Machines
- Canoeing
- Road bicycling
- Table Tennis
NOT GENERALLY RECOMMENDED
- Single Tennis
- Volleyball
- Softball
- Mountain Biking
- Hockey
- Gymnastics
DISCOURAGED
- Kneeling
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Jogging
- Martial Arts
- Soccer
Exercises
Watch some educational videos on exercises and stretches to strengthen your hamstring muscles:
- How To Stretch Your Hamstrings The RIGHT Way [WORKS FAST!]
- FIX Tight Hamstrings in Just 3 Steps
- Hamstring Stretches for Tight or Sore Hamstrings
- Hamstring Stretches
