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Knee stiffness is a problem that joint replacement surgeons must address in patients prior to and after primary total knee replacement

In an Arthritis Care & Research study of individuals who underwent total knee replacement, those who did not attend college had worse pain and function after two years if they lived in poor communities, but educational level was not linked with pain or function in wealthy communities.

Knee pain and injuries are widespread, particularly in very active people and athletes. A hyperextended knee is a type of injury to the knee caused by the knee bending too far backward. This painful injury is often easy for a doctor to spot and treat.

Some complications are more common when total knee replacement surgery is done as an outpatient or same-day procedure, reports a study in the December 6, 2017 issue of The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery

Obese people who lose a substantial amount of weight can significantly slow down the degeneration of their knee cartilage, but only if they lose weight through diet and exercise or diet alone, according to a new MRI study.

Among professional players in Major and Minor League Baseball, results showed elbow injuries were most common among pitchers.

Major League Baseball pitchers who underwent ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction returned to play at a level of performance similar to average Major League Baseball pitchers, according to a presenter here.

New data revealed that concomitant elbow injuries did not affect long-term outcomes of patients with unreconstructable radial head fractures requiring radial head arthroplasty.

The study by staff at St George's University of London, showed that a drug called pregabalin was the most effective trial treatment. Patients took two pills daily and were treated during a three month period.

Many bones in the body, including those of the wrists and hands, are protected by cartilage. Cartilage can wear down over time. As a result, a person can experience a condition known as osteoarthritis.