The pain and stiffness of knee osteoarthritis can be all-encompassing and consume your life by hindering daily activities and taking away from your ability to be present mentally and physically. With a knee replacement, you will be able to regain control of your life and no longer have to cater to your knee pain. If…
Knee Replacement Surgeons in Knoxville
How Bad Is My Arthritis?
There are various types of arthritis, but in the world of orthopedics we deal mostly with osteoarthritis (OA), a degenerative joint disease. When a patient is shown an x-ray of their painful joint and told they have arthritis the natural next questions is “how bad is it?” When describing the severity of arthritis in a…
Knee Replacement Care at ORTHOKnox
If you are planning a knee replacement, then you are probably familiar with the stress of researching every detail about the surgery and recovery. Where should you go? Which surgery is right for you? How do you adjust to a new knee? At the ORTHOKnox orthopedic clinics in Knoxville, Tennessee, and Athens, Tennessee, our goal…
Why Knee Replacement Surgery Is No Longer a Scary Ordeal
It’s understandable to be nervous about any surgery, but there is no need to fear a knee replacement. This common surgery can greatly improve your quality of life and is worth your time. You may actually be surprised how quickly the surgery is performed and you recover! So kick back, put your feet up (especially…