Knee replacements are relatively common orthopedic surgical procedures that involve removing diseased or damaged bone and tissue in the knee and replacing it with prosthetic materials to restore pain-free movement. Ever since the first robot-assisted knee replacement in 1985, robotic surgeries have become much more common as they help surgeons be as precise as possible
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Can Creaking Joints Indicate That I Need a Partial Knee Replacement?
Joints creak, pop, and crack may happen even more often when we age. In certain joints, like knees, creaking sounds may be pretty loud. Yet, does the sound indicate that the joint is wearing down or needs to be replaced, partially or fully? Let’s discuss why joints make noise, if or when you may need
Read MoreHow do I know if I need a partial knee replacement?
A partial knee replacement or a unicompartmental knee replacement is a procedure that involves replacing part of the knee to restore normal function. Candidates for a partial knee replacement usually have knees that are affected by osteoarthritis. With knee osteoarthritis, the cartilage, which serves as a protective layer over the joints, is progressively wearing away.
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