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 ...

My involvement in total joint development and technology is deeply personal. I’m a 50-year-old surfer who played sports in high school and college. I had injuries that required surgery in my youth. As ...

This week we are going to discuss the very important ligaments of the knee which provide stability and control of knee motion. First, the anterior cruciate ligament. The anterior cruciate ligament or ...

Each year, nearly 800,000 Americans have total knee replacement surgery. While the majority have a good surgical result, surveys show that up to 20% of patients are dissatisfied and not fully informed ...

Knee replacement surgery has witnessed remarkable advancements over the past few years. Traditionally, it was performed as a uniform procedure, where the entire knee joint was replaced regardless of ...

Knee ligaments connect the leg bones and give support to the knee joint. A sprain affecting the knee occurs if a person tears or overstretches a ligament. The ligaments in a person’s knee are the ...