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  2. Knee arthritis - Wikipedia

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    Surgical procedures may entail an arthroscopy (seldom used for sole osteoarthritis), osteotomy (performed only for unilateral early-stage osteoarthritis), or arthroplasty. [1] Knee replacement is the most definitive treatment for osteoarthritis-related symptoms and disability.

  3. Knee replacement - Wikipedia

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    Knee replacement, also known as knee arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure to replace the weight-bearing surfaces of the knee joint to relieve pain and disability, most commonly offered when joint pain is not diminished by conservative sources. [1] [2] It may also be performed for other knee diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis.

  4. Orthopedic surgery - Wikipedia

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    As well as the standard total knee replacement surgery, the unicompartmental knee replacement, in which only one weight-bearing surface of an arthritic knee is replaced, may be performed, [25] but it bears a significant risk of revision surgery. [26] Joint replacements are used for other joints, most commonly the hip [27] or shoulder. [28]

  5. Orthotics - Wikipedia

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    A knee brace is not meant to treat an injury or disease on its own, but is used as a component of treatment along with drugs, physical therapy and possibly surgery. When used properly, a knee brace may help an individual to stay active by enhancing the position and movement of the knee or reducing pain. [medical citation needed]

  6. Knee cartilage replacement therapy - Wikipedia

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    The conclusions are that it is an effective treatment for full thickness chondral defects. The evidence does not suggest ACI is superior to other treatments. [3] One ACI treatment, called MACI (autologous cultured chondrocytes on a porcine collagen matrix), is indicated for healthy patients 18–55 with medium to large sized damage to their ...

  7. The best knee braces of 2024 - AOL

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    Offering high support, the Shock Doctor 872 Knee Brace is a comfortable, lightweight option. It has dual hinges to provide support and protection while still allowing movement. Made from neoprene ...

  8. List of orthopaedic eponyms - Wikipedia

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    Gustilo open fracture classification; Haruguchi classification; Hawkin's classification; Herbert classification; Herscovici classification; Ideberg classification; Jupiter and Mehne classification; Lauge-Hansen classification; Le Fort fracture of skull; Loder classification; Mayfield classification; Milch classification; Neer classification ...

  9. Struggling With Knee Pain? Take A Look At Your Sports Bra ...

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    A recent study linked knee pain with ill-fitting sports bras. Two athletic trainers explain why—and give advice on how to decrease knee pain in your workouts.

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