Sometimes, arthritis affects only one knee compartment. In these cases, your doctor may recommend a partial knee replacement, in which they will replace only the affected compartment. X-ray scan ...

New research published in the BMJ finds that total knee replacement may be most useful in osteoarthritis patients with the most severe symptoms, with little quality of life or economic benefit from ...

Previous research studies have linked obesity to adverse outcomes and increased costs following total knee replacement surgery (TKR). A new, computer model-based evaluation appearing in the Journal of ...

A commonly practiced form of surgery for knee osteoarthritis may actually worsen the condition, a new study from Finland ...

Recovering from knee replacement surgery isn’t just about rest—what you do afterward can determine whether you regain full ...

CEDAR RAPIDS - The future has arrived, on bended knee. And Larry Johnson, 80, of Hiawatha, said yes - twice. He's so happy with the 3-D custom replacement in his left knee on Nov. 2 that he's having ...

Medicare covers knee replacement surgery if it is medically necessary. You will still have to pay out-of-pocket costs such as deductibles, copays, and coinsurance. If you need knee replacement surgery ...

Knee or hip replacement is a major surgery, and many people must lean hard on their spouses to care for them during weeks to months of recuperation. But all that hassle is absolutely worthwhile for ...