When you experience a minor knee injury, doing the RICE (rest, ice, compression, and elevation) technique might be enough. Resting the knee can help speed up the healing process on its own. Then, putting ice on it can reduce the swelling. You will be required to wear compression support to keep the knee area stable
The pain in your knee can be caused by many things. It can be due to a minor injury that you ignored and turned into a chronic issue. It can be due to being overweight, which can bring a lot of pressure and stress to your joints. It can be due to getting older and
Stryker reported growth in Mako Robotic Technology in 2018, including the installation of 36 robots in the 4th quarter of 2018. To learn more, access the article from Becker’s Orthopedic Review here. There are over 600 Mako robots installed worldwide. Orthopedic surgeons David Eggert, Padraic Obma, and Kenneth Schaufelberger utilize this robotic surgical technique at OSI,
About 30% of the population in the country suffers from knee pain, and a majority of these people do not tell their doctor about it. But why not? If you are suffering from this kind of pain and you have pinpointed the causes, you might be up for a knee replacement surgery. However, it is
As we grow older, our body goes through a course of wear and tear. One of the most common signs of this wear and tear is joint pain. As the cartilage that cushions our joints wears away, the friction in between joints is increased, which causes joint pain. Unfortunately, the cartilage that has worn away
The improvement in the medical industry, specifically in the world of knee surgery, continues. Over the years, developments have come and gone. A new improvement that looks like it is here to stay is Mako robotic arm assisted technology. This technology is transforming the world of robotic joint replacements. However, contrary to what most people
