“My knee is not a perfect knee,” Herber said. “But for what I want, at this stage of the game, it’s perfect for me.” Hustedt has performed the procedure on about 200 knees, starting in 2020.

Researchers at MIT have developed a bionic knee that redefines mobility for above-the-knee amputees. Unlike traditional socket-based prosthetics, this system anchors directly to the bone and ...

On a special episode (first released on December 12, 2024) of The Excerpt podcast: Approximately 800,000 knee replacement surgeries are performed each year in the U.S. People living with chronic ...

Ozempic reduces knee osteoarthritis pain by almost half: ‘That’s huge’ By Reda Wigle Published Oct. 31, 2024, 1:27 p.m. ET ...

Here’s what really works, according to science. Knee braces, hydrotherapy and exercise are some of the most effective ways to address arthritis-related knee pain and stiffness, a new study shows.

Damage to knee cartilage and bone can limit mobility and cause chronic pain. Now, researchers have developed an off-the-shelf synthetic ‘plug’ that heals the joint and could be an alternative ...

In coming years, your new artificial joints will tell the doctor how they’re doing. Already, a “smart knee” from medical-device maker Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc., introduced in 2021, comes ...

Knee popping is often harmless and may occur when a person exercises. However, when it occurs alongside pain, it may be a sign of an underlying problem, such as arthritis or a knee injury.

The type of knee pain a person has when bending their leg depends on the cause. With osteoarthritis, for example, a person may experience general stiffness. With runner’s knee, they may feel ...

Knee pain is a common problem. Global estimates suggest more than have a form of chronic knee pain. This is something that can have a on people’s lives, affecting not only how active they are ...