If you are preparing to undergo a total knee replacement, then you may be wondering what life looks like after surgery. The pain of your knee problems before surgery and the pain and swelling after surgery will weaken the knee. Regular exercise is going to be key to getting back on your feet and back […]
If the pain and stiffness of your knees has gotten to a point where conservative and other treatments haven’t provided the relief you need, then a knee replacement may be in your future. How much do you know about knee replacement surgery? Read on for seven things you should know before going under the knife. […]
Climbing stairs and walking your dog are a couple of everyday activities we easily take for granted when we have healthy knees. If you have experienced the pain, swelling and stiffness of knee arthritis, then you may find yourself avoiding the routine activities that you typically do. It’s important to learn what causes knee arthritis, […]
Is knee pain causing you to avoid staircases and along walkways? Do you need a hand to stand back up from sitting? When your knee joints are injured or damaged, it can feel like your bones are grinding against a chalkboard. The pain caused by the worn-out ends of your bones or hard cartilage can […]
If there’s one language that we speak here at Redwood Orthopedic Associates it’s joints. If you have poor joints in your knees or if you just had to undergo knee replacement surgery, then we definitely understand how frustrating it can be to recover. Luckily, now that temperatures are warming up a little bit more, it […]
Having knee replacement surgery can be life-changing— especially if you live an active life. As we head into hiking season, there’s probably more than one thing on your mind. If you have a few hikes up your sleeve that you want to try out but aren’t sure how your new knees are going to do, […]
