Types of Knee Surgery for Arthritis Treatment
There are several different types of surgery offered to treat knee arthritis. Which surgery, if any, is recommended will depend on several factors, such as the patient’s age, anatomy, general health, lifestyle, and personal preferences, as well as the surgeon’s
What Is a Posterior Cruciate Ligament Injury, Causes, Symptoms, Preventing
The posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) is the strongest ligament in the knee joint. Ligaments are thick, strong bands of tissue that connect bone to bone. The PCL runs along the back of the knee joint from the bottom of the
Posterior Cruciate Ligament Tears and Treatment
The posterior cruciate ligament (PCL), is one of four ligaments important to the stability of the knee joint. The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), sits just in front of the PCL. The ACL is much better known, in part because ACL tears are much
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Injuries
What Is It? The posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) and the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) are two tough bands of fibrous tissue that connect the thighbone (femur) and the large bone of the lower leg (tibia) at the knee joint. Together, the
Hip Replacement Surgery: Purpose, Procedure, Risks
Hip replacement surgery is a procedure in which a doctor surgically removes a painful hip joint with arthritis and replaces it with an artificial joint often made from metal and plastic components. It usually is done when all other treatment options have failed
Shoulder Replacement: Recovery, What to Expect, Risks, and Procedure
Shoulder replacement surgery involves removing damaged areas of your shoulder and replacing them with artificial parts. The procedure is performed to relieve pain and improve mobility. You might need a shoulder replacement if you have severe arthritis or a fracture in your shoulder joint.
Hip Replacement Surgery: Procedure, Types and Risks
Hip replacement is highly successful surgery in which portions of the hip joint are replaced with prostheses (implants). HSS performs more hip replacements than any other US hospital. Hospital for Special Surgery is ranked the #1 hospital for orthopedics in the
Knee arthroscopy: Benefits, preparation, and recovery
Knee arthroscopy is a procedure that involves a surgeon investigating and correcting problems with a small tool called an arthroscope. It is a less invasive method of surgery used to both diagnose and treat issues in the joints. The arthroscope has
Knee Replacement Surgery Procedure and Treatment
What is a knee replacement surgery? Knee replacement, also called knee arthroplasty or total knee replacement, is a surgical procedure to resurface a knee damaged by arthritis. Metal and plastic parts are used to cap the ends of the bones that
Seven Foods to Help You Fight Arthritis
It’s true. Certain foods can actually help to ease arthritis symptoms and improve your overall joint health. Along with the use of medications, a proper diet can curb the inflammatory responses from the body that cause pain. Eating the right foods