A partial knee replacement is a surgery to replace one portion of your knee with artificial parts. Your knee contains three parts called compartments. There are three types of partial knee replacement ...
Sometimes, arthritis affects only one knee compartment. In these cases, your doctor may recommend a partial knee replacement, in which they will replace only the affected compartment. X-ray scan ...
Paula Daoust, 68, is an avid runner and has been able to get back to doing what she loves after having a partial knee replacement surgery. At age 68, Paula Daoust is an avid runner. She’s run 150 half ...
Unicompartmental knee replacements are moving with increasing speed into the outpatient setting, despite the hesitancy on the part of some orthopedic surgeons to accept the procedure as a legitimate ...
Lindsey Vonn's journey from Olympic champion to orthopedic pioneer is nothing short of extraordinary. As she aims for Olympic glory once again at the age of 41, her story is not just about skiing; ...
Knee pain can stem from many different causes, but it’s often linked to arthritis—an inflammation of the joint. This inflammation can affect any of the knee’s three main components: the inner (medial) ...
Partial knee replacements for osteoarthritis performed by trainee surgeons last as long as those performed by more experienced consultants, according to data from England and Wales suggesting no ...
Marcon-based OrthoGeorgia became the first outpatient center in the state to perform a partial knee replacement using the MAKO system. Here’s what you should know. 1. The MAKO system is a ...
Paula Daoust, 68, has competed in 150 half marathons. But five years ago, knee pain nearly barred her from the sport. Thanks to robotic surgery, she’s now back to running the 13.1-mile distance she ...
Do you have painful arthritis in your knees? Is it affecting the quality of your life? Are you considering total joint replacement? Dr. Spencer Amundsen – a fellowship-trained and board-certified ...