Articles on Knee
Total Knee Replacement
Your knees work hard during your daily routine, and arthritis of the knee or a knee injury can make it hard for you to perform normal tasks. If your injury or arthritis is severe, you may begin experience pain when you’re sitting down or trying to sleep. Sometimes a total knee replacement is the only option for reducing pain and restoring a normal activity level. If you and Dr. Wackwitz decide a total knee replacement is right for you, the following information will give you an understanding about what to expect.
Knee Arthritis
If you suffer from knee pain, it’s possible you have arthritis. Knee arthritis is caused by the deterioration of cartilage in the knee joint. The two most common types of knee arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
