Kenneth Krackow, MD, a pioneer of joint replacement and arthroplasty procedures, died Jan. 9.  Dr. Krackow was an orthopedic surgeon and professor of orthopedics at the University of Buffalo (N.Y.) ...

Are myths about joint replacement stopping you from getting relief from nagging joint pain? Don't be fooled. When pain in your knees or hips interferes with your daily routine, it's time to learn the ...

Every year, thousands of knee and hip replacement patients develop debilitating infections after surgery. Researchers at the ...

As technologies and practices advance, more people than ever before are receiving joint replacements. These implants are also being done much earlier in life. How do you take care of a joint ...

Scientists at Stanford Medicine have discovered a treatment that can reverse cartilage loss in aging joints and even prevent arthritis after knee injuries. By blocking a protein linked to aging, the ...

Orthopaedic treatment is shifting as regenerative therapies focus on biological healing rather than mechanical repair.

Discover why a second opinion for joint replacement is vital. HOSMAT Hospitals in Bengaluru offers expert advice and robotic ...

Each year, roughly 1 million Americans undergo a knee or hip replacement procedure. At the same time, joint replacement technology has become more advanced for faster recovery and better outcomes.

Joint distraction (the use of a surgical frame around a degenerated joint to strengthen and promote repair) promotes cartilage repair in severe end stage osteoarthritis of the knee. Almost complete ...

If you suffer from joint pain, you know how it can greatly affect the quality of your life. The chronic aches, swelling or sharp pains in the hip or knee can keep you up at night, limit movement and ...