When performing knee replacement surgery, also called total knee arthroplasty, doctors traditionally try to align the hip, knee, and ankle in a straight line, forming a neutral alignment, rather than ...

ORLANDO, FLA -- Just as failing to perform an alignment on a car after installing a new tire will lead to uneven wear and tear and ultimately tire failure, performing knee surgery without taking into ...

Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) is a common surgical procedure for patients suffering from severe knee osteoarthritis (OA). This procedure aims to relieve pain and restore function by replacing the ...

A patient who underwent total knee arthroplasty maintained a ‘varus’ (outwards) hip-knee-ankle angle, but their joint line angle was changed from apex distal to neutral after surgery. (b) Similarly, ...

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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 ...

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For decades, knee replacement surgery has been guided by the concept of a single mechanical alignment. “Surgery was standardised, and every knee was treated the same. The goal was to restore a ...

Chronic knee pain disrupts daily life, reducing mobility and independence. Robotic-assisted knee replacement offers precision ...

In India, knee problems are no longer limited to the elderly. Due to arthritis, sports injuries, obesity, sedentary ...