When it comes to obesity, people often discuss the high risk of diabetes and heart diseases in obese patients. However, obesity can do a lot more damage to your body. Many people suffering from obesity report extreme knee pain. They are also at higher risk of osteoarthritis than those with an average Body Mass Index…
The muscles, tissues, and ligaments in your knees weaken over time due to the constant pressure. From walking to squatting, every physical activity puts some form of pressure on your knees that gradually leads to wear and tear in your knee joints. People who have had a history of knee surgery or an osteoarthritis patient…
Your knee cartilage can get damaged due to sports injuries, arthritis, and other medical conditions. Damaged cartilage, however, cannot be repaired. The only viable solution to damaged cartilage is knee cartilage replacement surgery. A torn or damaged cartilage results in extreme pain in your knees, especially when you are performing squats or any twisting motions.…
If you have had a knee replacement recently or are planning to get a TKR to get relief from knee pain, you must be worried about the bad falls. No matter how careful we are, slips and falls are the worst unexpected accidents that can happen to anyone. In some cases, a bad fall that…
In a total hip replacement surgery, the damaged hip joint is replaced with an artificial joint. The number of hip replacement surgeries performed in the US alone is expected to reach 635,000 in the coming years, show a report by the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. While the surgery is safe and a wise decision…