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What is a High Tibial Osteotomy 2 years 11 weeks ago

This article explains what a high tibial osteotomy is and why it is used to treat knee osteoarthritis. It is commonly used to put off the need for a total knee replacement in people a little too young for that type of operation. It is a major surgical undertaking and requires a lengthy period of rehabilitation.

Knee Realignment Surgery - High Tibial Osteotomy 2 years 10 weeks ago

It is easy to find information on knee replacement surgery but learning about knee realignment surgery is more difficult. This type of surgery is technically called a High Tibial Osteotomy and involves cutting the bone to change the angle through the knee joint. When osteoarthritis affects one half of the knee - either the inside or outside - more than the other half a change in angle can occur. These deformities are commonly known as being Knock-kneed and Bow-legged.

How to treat knee burtitis 2 years 7 weeks ago

Bursitis causes inflammation in your knee joints. Inflammation appears in your bursa. Your mobility in the knee will be limited, until you treat knee bursitis. Knee pain can be felt in the knee cap. Bursa is a fluid sac. Too much fluid can be filled in the sac when its inflamed. Each knee has 11 bursae. Knee bursitis is not as severe as knee joint arthritis. Knee bursitis is usually caused from injury to the knee, or doing a lot of kneeling. Sometimes just a knee brace and rest of the joints can help provide knee bursitis treatment.

Knee Braces For Osteoarthritis - Where To Find More Information 2 years 6 weeks ago

The new generation of knee braces for osteoarthritis are able to off-load the worn part of the knee joint. Although they are only suitable for people suffering from arthritis in one half of the knee, this is the typical pattern so they are appropriate for most cases. This article explains how they work and how to choose the most suitable product.

Knee Arthritis? Try an Unloader Knee Brace 1 year 36 weeks ago

Knee replacements don't last forever so it is wise to put them off for as long as possible. An unloader knee brace can delay the need for major surgery and reduce pain and stiffness. For anyone less than 60 with unicompartmental osteoarthritis, this type of brace should be considered as an important treatment option.