Combining the data on costs and QALYs, Beard and colleagues concluded that partial replacement was clearly the most ...

When ultramarathoner Richard Donovan came to Kevin R. Stone, MD, of The Stone Clinic in San Francisco, he'd already been told by other doctors that he needed total knee replacements - and that he'd ...

Over time, knee cartilage can deteriorate due to years of wear and tear. Since the knees take an enormous amount of pressure and stress as we move about, cartilage loss can lead to disabling knee pain ...

Two expert MDs say it's a telltale sign that you might be ready for surgery once you start experiencing this type of ...

(KYW/CBS/CBS Newspath/WKRC) - A new bionic body part that talks to your phone is not science fiction, it's the next frontier in knee replacements. It's called a "smart knee," a new technology designed ...

Medicare covers knee replacement surgery when it’s medically necessary. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who compensate us when you take certain ...

SEATTLE -- Doctors at Swedish Orthopedic Institute have taken partial new replacements to a new level with a surgery that is part robot, part video game. Six weeks ago, Al Vanderlught walked with a ...

Before, during, and after knee replacement surgery, surgeons may prescribe different medications. For example, pain medication can relieve discomfort, and blood thinners prevent blood clots. Skin and ...

Living with knee pain? A new study has found that 90% of Americans with osteoarthritis suffer too long before having a knee replacement that could improve their quality of life. “When people wait too ...