knee replacement surgery

Quad Sparing Knee Replacement: What It Is and Who It’s For

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Quad sparing knee replacement is a surgical variation designed to preserve the quadriceps tendon for faster early recovery, but it isn't suitable for every patient and doesn't guarantee better long-term results than traditional knee replacement. The technique entered modern literature in 2002, and comparative studies included 1,112 patients across 1,439 total knee replacements by 2019. … Read more

Bilateral Total Knee Arthroplasty How to Choose Safely

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A patient with arthritis in both knees often reaches the same frustrating point: walking to the kitchen hurts, stairs require planning, and injections or physical therapy no longer provide enough relief. Both knees need replacement, but the harder question is whether to replace them together or schedule two operations. The answer isn't which procedure is … Read more