For decades, above-the-knee amputees have had to live with stiff, uncomfortable prosthetics that felt more like rigid tools ...

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 ...

MIT researchers have built a bone-anchored bionic knee that lets above-knee amputees walk faster, climb stairs and clear ...

Knee replacement surgery replaces the injured or worn out parts of the knee to alleviate pain and restore proper smooth functionality. Get an in depth overview of the procedure.

Artificial knee parts are made of metal and plastic. Installing them requires an orthopedic surgeon to make an incision about 6 to 10 inches long, cut out one or more major ligaments, ...

Knee replacement doesn’t mean quitting exercise — in fact, doctors encourage physical activity. But it might mean switching to something that involves less “pounding” or adapting … ...

During hip or knee replacement surgery, your orthopedic surgeon will replace some or all of your existing joint with artificial parts made of metal, plastic, and/or ceramic.Most total joint surgeries ...

In total knee replacement (TKR) surgery, new artificial parts are implanted into all three areas. This is the most common approach for patients with advanced arthritis or joint damage. [ 1 ] ...

Knee replacement doesn’t mean quitting exercise — in fact, doctors encourage physical activity. But it might mean switching to something that involves less “pounding” or adapting … ...

On a special episode (first released on December 12, 2024) of The Excerpt podcast: Approximately 800,000 knee replacement surgeries are performed each year in the U.S. People living with chronic ...