Total knee replacement (TKR) is one of the most common and successful orthopedic surgeries in the United States, with over 800,000 procedures performed annually (American Academy of Orthopaedic ...

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

Even low levels of physical therapy were associated with lower risk of chronic opioid use after total knee replacement. The team's analysis of over 67,000 patient records revealed that the longer a ...

Physical therapy after total hip or total knee replacement surgery is standard care for all patients. "Prehabilitation," as it is sometimes called, can diminish the need for postoperative care by ...

A team of physical therapy researchers from the University of Colorado School of Medicine have conducted one of the first full-scale studies to assess the effectiveness of in-home physical therapy ...

The world's most common form of arthritis, knee osteoarthritis, causes sufferers pain and hurts their quality of life. Total knee replacement is the only option for people with severe knee ...

First of all, Happy Easter! Two of my Esterettes, and dear friends, both just had knee replacement surgery in the past 3 to 4 months. Both are star patients and are doing amazing after their ...

Knee replacement surgery can be a life-changing experience for individuals suffering from chronic knee pain and limited mobility. However, the success of the surgery depends not only on the surgical ...

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- At one point, Kathleen McGinnis' knee pain was so bad that every movement was excruciating. "It would get enormous, first of all, couldn't bend it," she said. "I'd count my steps ...

Washington: A team of researchers have discovered a promising way to reduce knee replacement patients' risk of opioid addiction: Participate in physical therapy either before or after total knee ...