In terms of biological engineering, our knees are quite incredible. Whether you’re running after a bus, jumping rope with your kids, or helping a friend move, your knees are constantly working to keep you mobile and active. Unfortunately, the fact that they are responsible for so much means that they are also often the first … Read more The Best Exercises for Your Bad Knees
Sometimes called knee arthroplasty, a total knee replacement is a surgery performed under general anesthesia. Techniques can vary, but most surgeons start by removing the ends of the thigh and shin bone. Your surgeon then removes the knee-cap and attaches the artificial knee joint. The composition of the artificial knee can vary slightly. But, they … Read more How Do You Know When It’s Time for Knee Replacement Surgery?
Suffering a serious injury to your ACL can be extremely physically painful. The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) plays a crucial role in the functionality of your knee. Therefore, an injury to such a vital part of your body can mean a lot of downtime and refraining from physical activity altogether. For minor cases, rest and/or … Read more ACL Surgery Recovery Timeline