According to a study published in the National Library of Medicine, around 13 percent of women and 10 percent of men aged 60 years and older are affected by symptomatic knee osteoarthritis. The number of adult Americans with knee arthritis is projected to increase due to the aging population and the rising number of obese…
Knee Joint
Signs To Consider Visiting a Knee Doctor for Knee Pain
It’s normal to deal with aches and pains occasionally, especially if you live an active lifestyle or work on your feet. Knee pain can become a regular occurrence in such situations. You may decide to ignore it and hope for the best. In some cases, the pain will go away on its own. But what…
Reasons for knee replacement surgery
If you have knee pain and have been recommended to consider knee replacement surgery, you may be wondering if it’s the right decision to make. Knee surgery, like any operation, is a big decision, and you should be as educated as possible about what to expect before, during, and after the procedure. There are many…
Knee Arthroscopy vs. Total Knee Replacement
The knee takes an inordinate amount of pressure and stress every day as it bears the body’s weight with each step, so naturally it tends to develop injuries over time as we get older. It can also get injured in high-impact sports activities or simply when twisting the wrong way. As our population gets older…
Treatments for Knee Pain
Knee pain is one of the most common complaints, and many people have to take time off work and other commitments because of it. It is an ailment that can affect young and old and both men and women. There are many causes of knee pain. Some examples include: Sudden injuries (car accident, sports accident,…