Meet Mrs. Westhoff!
Mrs. Westhoff is celebrating her total knee’s birthday! She surprised us in clinic with some delightful cupcakes to commemorate her 1st year with her new knee. With her new …
Knee Replacement
Managing Pain After Total Knee Replacement
Total knee replacement or total knee arthroplasty is one of the most common orthopedic surgeries performed in the United States. It is commonly performed in people that have chronic …
How Does My Knee Implant Stay in Place?
During knee replacement surgery, your orthopedic surgeon will resurface the components of your knee joint and remove any damaged parts. Your knee is then restored using metal, plastic, and …
Meet Mr. Kaminski!
While I would like to pretend that every surgery I perform is perfect, in reality, a small percentage of time, things may not go as well as we would …
Is A Total Knee Replacement Considered A Major Surgery?
A Total Knee Replacement is a common operation that involves replacing a damaged, worn or diseased knee with an artificial joint. A knee replacement is major surgery, so is …
What’s The Right Time To Undergo A Knee Replacement?
Have you been managing your knee pain with conservative treatments but still experience pain? You are not alone–nearly 1 in 10 Americans seek surgery for knee pain. If you’ve …
When Is Knee Replacement Not A Good Idea?
There are 600,000 Americans who undergo knee replacement surgery every year to address pain and improve mobility. Knee replacement surgery is now becoming popular because the number of procedures …
Can I Ride A Bike After Knee Replacement Surgery
For the first couple of weeks after a total knee replacement surgery, one of the main goals is decreasing the swelling and reaching a full passive range of motion. …
Can I Postpone A Knee Replacement?
The choice on whether to have surgery to address arthritis of the knee joint depends on multiple factors, including: The condition of the knee joint The patient’s age and …
Alternatives To Knee Replacement
Your doctor may recommend knee replacement surgery after other treatments for knee pain aren’t helping anymore. These other treatments may include: Exercise or physical therapy to strengthen the muscles …