Two expert MDs say it's a telltale sign that you might be ready for surgery once you start experiencing this type of ...

Patients who are black, Hispanic, on Medicaid or are uninsured may be less likely to receive regional anesthesia during hip and knee replacement surgery, possibly putting them at greater risk of ...

Some types of regional anesthesia do not make patients more susceptible to falls in the first days after having knee replacement surgery as studies have previously suggested, according to a study in ...

A new study from the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York found regional anesthesia reduces the need for blood transfusions more than general anesthesia for patients undergoing a bilateral total ...

A new study from the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York found regional anesthesia reduces the need for blood transfusions more than general anesthesia for patients undergoing a bilateral total ...

Dr. Miho Tanaka of MGH Brigham discusses when the right time to get a knee replacement is and what to expect.

Sometimes, arthritis affects only one knee compartment. In these cases, your doctor may recommend a partial knee replacement, in which they will replace only the affected compartment. X-ray scan ...

Partial knee replacement surgery replaces one part of a damaged knee with an artificial joint. Compared with total knee replacement, partial knee replacement is less painful and has a shorter recovery ...

A total knee replacement, also known as knee arthroplasty, can feel like a second chance at life after years of dealing with a sore, arthritic knee. While most people achieve improved range of motion ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: My brother, who was extremely active and athletic in his younger years, is now in his early 70s. His decision to have both of his knees replaced several years ago was not due to any ...