Partial knee replacement surgery replaces one part of a damaged knee with an artificial joint. Compared with total knee replacement, partial knee replacement is less painful and has a shorter recovery ...

While age is a factor, overall health, motivation, resilience and a willingness to do the hard, sustained work for recovery ...

Cartilage cushions joints, keeps movement smooth and pain-free, and reduces pressure on bones—from standing still to a vigorous hike. However, when it’s damaged by injury or simple wear and tear, the ...

During a knee replacement or knee arthroplasty surgery, doctors replace the knee joint with an artificial knee. In many cases, an artificial knee joint will last the rest of a person’s life. During a ...

A living, 3D-printed knee joint made from biodegradable scaffolding infused with stem cells has met all milestones to move ...

Hip and knee replacements are increasingly predictable and durable, with a better patient experience and a “declining revision burden,” as demand increases from both an aging population and younger ...

Knee injuries are common in athletes, accounting for 41% of all athletic injuries. But knee injuries aren’t limited to competitive athletes. In our everyday lives, an accident or a quick movement in ...

This episode of 'Doctors on Call' focuses on lower extremity problems like knee, foot, and hip issues. Our expert panel discusses bunions, Achilles tendon repairs, hip replacements, joint infections, ...