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2. Knee replacement - Wikipedia

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   1250275. [ edit on Wikidata] 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 ...

3. Microfracture surgery - Wikipedia

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   Microfracture surgery. Left knee-joint from behind, showing interior ligaments. ( Lateral meniscus and medial meniscus are cartilage.) Microfracture surgery is an articular cartilage repair surgical technique that works by creating tiny fractures in the underlying bone. This causes new cartilage to develop from a so-called super-clot.

4. Unicompartmental knee arthroplasty - Wikipedia

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   ICD-9-CM. 81.54. [ edit on Wikidata] Unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) is a surgical procedure used to relieve arthritis in one of the knee compartments in which the damaged parts of the knee are replaced. UKA surgery may reduce post-operative pain and have a shorter recovery period than a total knee replacement procedure, [1] [2 ...

5. How to lower or eliminate your risk of knee arthritis ...

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   So take a walk, do some wall sits, or sit in a chair and stand up 10 times without using your arms to push yourself up, Miller said. Just keep moving. “Our rule for osteoarthritis patients is ...

6. Whether you need surgery after a knee injury is ... - AOL

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   Here’s what to know about a knee injury. Q. I am 24 and a competitive recreational soccer player. Last week, my knee was hit on its outside portion.

7. How 1 woman lost 80 pounds and avoided a knee replacement ...

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   Pool workouts and water running helped one woman lose weight, cure joint pain, avoid knee surgery and get off type 2 diabetes medication. How 1 woman lost 80 pounds and avoided a knee replacement ...