share this article The knee is a hinge joint, which opens (bending) and shuts (straightening).  Research has found the majority of knee problems occur when the knee does not shut (straighten) all the way.1 This means that when the tibia (shin bone) and femur (thigh bone) come together as you straighten your knee, something is obstructing the motion ..read more

share this article Guest Post: Marie Buckner of Booktoots’ Healing booktoots.com Hi everyone! I have received quite a few comments lately about the worries of having a very stiff and “nonfunctional” tkr (total knee replacement) leg for a time after the surgery. Here’s some personal insight about dealing with tkr dead weight: is this you? Unexpec ..read more

share this article Here is a brief summary of the structures and anatomy of the knee joint. This is to provide some clarity and understanding regarding the structures of the knee and is not meant to be an all-inclusive anatomical description of all the structures of the knee. Bones The knee is made up of the femur (thighbone), tibia (shinbone ..read more

share this article What are Corticosteroids? Corticosteroids are a group of steroid hormones. Your body produces corticosteroids naturally via your adrenal glands. They are also produced and administered as drugs / medications. Different types of corticosteroids include cortisone, hydrocortisone, prednisone, and prednisolone among others. These drugs can be taken orally, inhaled, applied to the skin, given intraven ..read more

share this article This is one of the most frequently asked questions by individuals considering knee replacement surgery. Other common questions are when can I drive again and when can I return to work? In reality, the rate of recovery will be different for each individual and will depend on a number of factors. It is important to consider things such as ..read more

The Best Nutritional Advice to Accelerate Recovery from Joint Replacement Surgery: Accelerate Your Knee Replacement or Hip Replacement Recovery share this article IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!! LIMITED TIME OFFER: Be sure to check out the last section of this post. We were able to work with one of our partners to offer you a special deal! This deal will likely not last forever and we don’t ..read more

share this article The use of stem cell injections to treat the pain and inflammation caused by osteoarthritis (OA) has increased in popularity in recent years. Let’s take a closer look at what stem cell treatment entails and the efficacy of this treatment approach for decreasing pain and inflammation caused by OA. Stem cells are cells that can differentiate into specialized cell types within the body. These cells ..read more

share this article Sometimes following knee replacement surgery, individuals experience significant stiffness and decreased range of motion (ROM) at the knee joint. Usually, the stiffness decreases and ROM improves over a number of weeks with active exercises and physical therapy treatment. If stiffness and ROM deficits persist, an alternative treatment option is a manipulation under anesthesia (MUA). An MUA is a s ..read more

share this article CPM stands for Continuous Passive Motion machine. This is a mechanical device that provides continuous passive motion for a joint, most commonly the knee, while the person lays on their back. To use the CPM machine, you line up your knee joint with the fulcrum of the device and then you are strapped in above and below the knee. The machine passively bends the knee at a predetermined range of mot ..read more

share this article The first step of the joint replacement process is determining if joint replacement surgery is the right choice for you in the first place. As the number of individuals receiving joint replacements each year continues to grow, numerous studies have tried to determine the most important factors to consider when deciding whether or not to have surgery. One study published just last week by Huynh et ..read more