Sep 6, 2024 · During a knee replacement, the surgeon cuts away the damaged bone and cartilage from your thigh bone (femur), shin bone (tibia), and in some cases the kneecap (patella). These areas are …

Jan 22, 2024 · Knee replacement surgery often is done to relieve severe pain from wear-and-tear arthritis. Learn about advances in surgery at Mayo Clinic.

Aug 8, 2024 · A 63-year-old Minnesota man is the first in the world to receive single-surgery bilateral smart knee replacements.

Jul 1, 2025 · Knee replacements As with hip replacements, any patient who is a candidate for a conventional total knee replacement is a candidate for robotic-assisted total knee replacement. You'll …

Dec 7, 2021 · The decision to proceed with knee replacement is usually based on multiple factors, including the condition of the knee cartilage or severity of arthritis, ligament injury, a patient's …

Sep 3, 2019 · During knee replacement, a surgeon cuts away the damaged bone and cartilage from your thighbone, shinbone and kneecap, and replaces it with an artificial joint. For most people, knee …

Apr 26, 2022 · Those practices include physical therapy before hip and knee arthroplasty, postoperative physical therapy for total knee arthroplasties, and hip precautions after total hip arthroplasties. The …

Aug 14, 2018 · Both hip and knee replacements have high rates of success when performed well by experienced surgeons. The implants used in joint replacements are durable, often lasting for …

Mayo Clinic Minute: Advances in knee replacement surgery Video Audio Knee replacement surgery often is done to relieve Mayo Clinic Minute: Advances in knee replacement surgery

Oct 31, 2023 · As people age, their joints change. Sometimes, this can lead to arthritis, causing pain in areas like the knees and hips. Dr. Rafael Sierra, a Mayo Clinic orthopedic surgeon, says arthritis and …