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11 articles in Knee
Knee Bursitis: What Is Actually Happening and How It Gets Treated
Bursitis is one of those diagnoses that sounds cleaner than it is. Your knee swells, someone says "bursitis," and you picture a vague inflammation somewhere around the joint. The specifics - which sac, why it got irritated, whether it is infected -…
Jun 24, 2026 · 6 min read
ORIF Surgery: What Open Reduction Internal Fixation Actually Means
ORIF - open reduction internal fixation - isn't a single operation. It's a category of surgical techniques that…
Jun 22, 2026 · 6 min read
Posterior Meniscus Root Tears: Why This Diagnosis Is More Serious Than a Standard Meniscus Tear
The meniscus sits between the thighbone and shinbone and distributes load across the knee joint. It does this through…
Jun 21, 2026 · 6 min read
Meniscus tear symptoms: what they feel like and when to see a doctor
The meniscus does not get as much attention as the ACL, but meniscus tears(/conditions/meniscus-tear) are far more…
Jun 11, 2026 · 4 min read
Knee replacement recovery: a week-by-week guide
Most people who have knee replacement(/procedures/total-knee-replacement) surgery come home expecting a long recovery.…
Jun 9, 2026 · 5 min read
ACL Surgery Recovery: Month by Month, What to Actually Expect
Your surgeon probably gave you a recovery timeline. Here's what they didn't mention: the first two weeks are boring and…
Mar 18, 2026 · 4 min read
Why Your Orthopaedic Surgeon Wants You to Lose Weight Before Surgery
If you've been told you need to lose weight before joint replacement, you're probably frustrated. You're in pain. The…
Mar 3, 2026 · 7 min read
Preparing for Joint Replacement: The Pre-Surgery Checklist Your Surgeon Didn't Give You
Your joint replacement is scheduled. Your surgeon's office gave you a packet of instructions. It covers the medical…
Feb 12, 2026 · 5 min read
Total Knee Replacement: What Patients Need to Know in 2026
Total knee replacement(/procedures/total-knee-replacement) (also called total knee arthroplasty) is one of the most…
Feb 11, 2026 · 2 min read
Meniscus Tears After 40: The Surgery You Probably Don't Need
Here's an uncomfortable truth: arthroscopic partial meniscectomy for degenerative meniscus…
Jan 15, 2026 · 4 min read
How Long Does Knee Replacement Surgery Actually Last?
The short answer is 15 to 25 years for most people. The longer answer depends on who you are, what implant you…
Jan 1, 2026 · 6 min read