Knee replacement surgery – a surgical process in which your damaged knee joint is removed and replaced with a man made knee joint – is a major surgery that requires careful consideration. Asking questions from your knee replacement surgeon before surgery is important as it allows you to understand the benefits, risks, and alternatives to…
Revision knee replacement in North Dakota
Can You Have a Knee Replacement With a Torn ACL
A knee replacement is a procedure to replace a damaged knee joint. There are many factors doctors consider before making a recommendation for a knee replacement. First, you have to be generally healthy, independent, and mobile. For instance, some people with diabetes may not be good candidates for this type of surgery because they can…
FAQs for revision knee replacement surgery
Total knee replacement surgery or arthroplasty is one of the most successful orthopedic procedures performed today. A successful operation can provide substantial relief from pain and highly improved knee function, allowing the patient to return to normal activities. Over 600,000 total knee replacements are performed each year in the United States. Yet, some patients may…