How Do I Know If I Need Knee Replacement Surgery?
When should I talk to my doctor about knee replacement surgery?
Questions To Ask Your Doctor About Your Knee Pain
Here’s a list of questions that may be helpful to ask your doctor when discussing your knee pain...
What Is Causing My Knee Pain?
The knee is the largest joint in the body. A healthy knee moves easily, allowing you to walk, turn, and do many other activities without pain.
What Is Minimally Invasive Knee Surgery?
Traditional knee replacement surgery involves a long incision (8-to-12-inches) and a lengthy rehabilitation...
Knee Pain Relief: Non-Surgical Treatments
When it comes to relieving knee pain, there are many different treatment options...
Knee Pain Relief: Surgical Treatment Options
Most people will not need knee surgery but, in many cases, surgery may be effective...
When You, The Caregiver, Needs Help
As a caregiver, you may not wish to
Managing Your Own Stress While Caring For Another
Caregiver stress is a daily fact of life for many caregivers.
Caring For A Loved One After Replacement Surgery
Caregivers play an essential role in the lives of people having joint replacement surgery.
When Is Knee Surgery Not Appropriate?
Even though knee surgery may be an effective way to minimize or eliminate knee pain, your doctor may decide...
What Are The Risks Of Knee Surgery?
Knee replacements have been highly successful for more than 30 years...
The Right Fit For Nearly Every Knee
It’s not surprising. Research proves that differences in bone shape influence the way a knee replacement fits. That’s why the custom fit your surgeon can give you with Zimmer® Patient Specific Instruments makes so much sense.
How Is Knee Replacement Surgery Performed?
Knee replacement surgery is the same idea as having most things fixed—worn parts are taken out, and new parts...
What Is The Right Knee Surgery For Me?
Knee replacements have been highly successful for more than 30 years...
Knee Replacement Surgery For Women
From the cells in their bodies to their taste in clothes, it’s no surprise that women are different from men...
How Much Does Knee Surgery Cost?
The cost of a total knee implant varies, depending on the type of implant used.
About Zimmer Knee Products
Your orthopedic surgeon will choose which knee is best for you. Below are some...
Cartilage Replacement With Tissue Graft
Use of tissue grafts for replacing knee cartilage
What Is Patello-Femoral Knee Replacement?
Your knee joint is comprised of three bones. Your thighbone (femur) sits on top...
What Is Total Knee Replacement?
A total knee replacement is usually considered when the surfaces on both sides of the bones, as well as...
What Are Zimmer Implants Made Of?
As you’d expect, orthopedic implants are very “high tech.” Their designs can be quite complex...
Treating Knee Pain With Surgery
Most people will not need knee surgery, but, in many cases, surgery may be effective in minimizing or eliminating your knee pain...
Questions To Ask When Considering Knee Surgery
Here are some questions that may be helpful to ask your doctor...
When You, The Caregiver, Needs Help
As a caregiver, you may not wish to
Managing Your Own Stress While Caring For Another
Caregiver stress is a daily fact of life for many caregivers.
Understanding Your Loved One's Joint Surgery
As a caregiver, you may find it helpful to understand a little about how the joint you'll be caring for works, and about the specific joint replacement surgery.
Caring For A Loved One After Replacement Surgery
Caregivers play an essential role in the lives of people having joint replacement surgery.
Day Of Knee Implant Surgery: Timeline
Knee replacement surgery is the same idea as having most things fixed—worn parts are taken out, and new parts...
Preparing For Knee Surgery
If you and your surgeon decide that knee replacement is right for you, a date will be scheduled for your surgery...
Questions To Ask Before Knee Surgery
Here’s a list of questions that may be helpful to ask your doctor before your knee surgery...
When You, The Caregiver, Needs Help
As a caregiver, you may not wish to
Managing Your Own Stress While Caring For Another
Caregiver stress is a daily fact of life for many caregivers.
Understanding Your Loved One's Joint Surgery
As a caregiver, you may find it helpful to understand a little about how the joint you'll be caring for works, and about the specific joint replacement surgery.
Caring For A Loved One After Replacement Surgery
Caregivers play an essential role in the lives of people having joint replacement surgery.
What Can I Do To Help My New Knee Last?
The longevity of prosthetic knees varies from patient to patient. It depends on many factors, including your...
What's Going To Happen After My Knee Surgery?
Rehab begins as soon as you’re back in your hospital room. Your rehabilitation program will help you...
Tips For When You're At Home
It’s very important that you follow your surgeon’s instructions. Additionally, here are some suggestions...
Postsurgical Knee Rehab
On the day after your surgery, you’ll get a visit from your physical therapist and begin learning...
Regaining Mobility After Knee Surgery
The following are some ways to help incorporate movement after you’ve had knee replacement surgery...
How Soon Can I Get Back To Normal Activities?
In the months following your knee surgery, you’ll most likely be advised to take it easy and modify your positioning...
When You, The Caregiver, Needs Help
As a caregiver, you may not wish to
Managing Your Own Stress While Caring For Another
Caregiver stress is a daily fact of life for many caregivers.
Understanding Your Loved One's Joint Surgery
As a caregiver, you may find it helpful to understand a little about how the joint you'll be caring for works, and about the specific joint replacement surgery.
Caring For A Loved One After Replacement Surgery
Caregivers play an essential role in the lives of people having joint replacement surgery.
