Knee problems tend to flare up as you age—an orthopedic specialist explains available treatment options
Knee injuries are common in athletes, accounting for 41% of all athletic injuries. But knee injuries aren't limited to competitive athletes. In our everyday lives, an accident or a quick movement in the wrong direction can injure the knee and require medical treatment. A quarter of the adult population worldwide experiences knee pain each year
Low-dose dexamethasone may provide pain relief, improve mobility after TKA
Published results showed a single preoperative IV dose of 8 mg of dexamethasone may improve patient outcomes for pain, vomiting, inflammation and mobility after total knee arthroplasty compared with placebo.
Knee Pain Relief: Exercises, Medications & Self-Care Tips
Experts break down the common causes and ways that knee pain manifests, and the symptoms that can strike. Plus, discover how to find relief for your knee pain with stretches, exercises, self-care strategies and certain medications and painkillers.
Average hip, knee replacement patient may be getting younger
People might think of the typical joint replacement patient as a senior aged 65 or older, but the surgery is becoming much more common among younger adults with chronic joint pain.
What to expect during rehab after hip replacement
Hip replacement is a major, arduous elective surgery, and rehabilitation afterwards takes time, according to an expert from Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore.
