When performing knee replacement surgery, also called total knee arthroplasty, doctors traditionally try to align the hip, knee, and ankle in a straight line, forming a neutral alignment, rather than ...

Knee-strengthening exercises include wall-sits, step-ups, and Romanian deadlifts. They help improve overall knee stability and prevent injuries.

Just as failing to perform an alignment on a car after installing a new tire will lead to uneven wear and tear and ultimately tire failure, performing knee surgery without taking into account the ...

Medically reviewed by Katrina Carter, DPT Key Takeaways Stretching exercises like the hamstring and quadriceps stretches help prevent tight muscles and improve flexibility.Strengthening exercises such ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Total knee arthroplasty has offered great benefit to patients in recent decades. Although many patients are ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . This blog reviews the function and importance of menisci in protecting articular cartilage. The authors discuss ...

When performing a knee replacement surgery or total knee arthroplasty, doctors traditionally try to align the hip, knee, and ankle in a straight line, forming a neutral alignment, rather than ...

Medacta International, the privately held, family-owned global leader in the design of innovative joint replacement and spinal surgery products, today announced it has received clearance from the U.S.

Two epidemiological studies using large US datasets, published in Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases, offer insights into the relationships between knee joint alignment, cartilage wear and ...

Editor’s note: Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical ...