Two Patient Reported Outcomes that surgeons use to assess the success of arthroplasty are the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities (WOMAC) Osteoarthritis Index and the Oxford Knee Score.
The knee joint is made up of several components that enable flexion and extension of the joint as well as limited internal and external rotation. This structural system facilitates movements such as squatting, walking, getting up and much more that is important throughout daily activities.
Although knee pain can be due to various causes, a torn meniscus is a common cause.
When an individual damages the cartilage or a meniscus in the knee, they may have the problem corrected by undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery
Knee braces are supports that you wear for an injured or painful knee. Some people use them to prevent knee injuries during sports.
The surgical treatment helps in relieving pain and restoring the function of the joint after the damage. If you have pain in the knee joint, it can become difficult to perform daily activities. People who are over the age of 50 commonly seek this surgery due to wear and tear on the knee joint.
The surgical treatment helps in relieving pain and restoring the function of the joint after the damage. If you have pain in the knee joint, it can become difficult to perform daily activities. People who are over the age of 50 commonly seek this surgery due to wear and tear on the knee joint.
You are probably too aware of how hip and knee pain affects your mobility, especially if you want to exercise. The bad news is that having hip and knee pain or inflammatory conditions like arthritis puts you at a greater risk of developing some heart conditions.
The overall inflammation and degeneration of the cartilage cause pain, sometimes to the point that mobility becomes a problem. When mobility becomes a problem knee or hip replacement surgery may become necessary.
Most often, people go about their daily life without knowing a simple knee pain has a story to tell. People commonly blame exhaustion, overwork or an unusual sleeping position for their aching knee joint. The logical modus operandi is to self-diagnose and treat as if it is a temporary condition, but how do you know if it is something chronic like arthritis?
