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How to Choose the Best Knee Surgeon

Posted by IowaCityASC on Feb 26, 2021 7:00:00 AM

Finding the right surgeon for your total knee replacement surgery is vital, and that’s why patients are encouraged to spend time selecting the right orthopedic surgeon for their needs. The problem is that many patients don’t know where to start. 

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Topics: Knee Replacement, Knee Replacement Surgery

What is the Right Age for Knee Replacement Surgery?

Posted by IowaCityASC on Feb 2, 2021 4:21:00 PM

Life after a knee replacement is expected to be less painful and more mobile. At the same time, total knee replacement isn’t a procedure that most surgeons recommend rushing into. It’s hard for patients to know when the ideal moment to undergo joint replacement surgery might be. Usually, total knee replacement is recommended for those between the ages of 50-80. But even within that age bracket, it’s natural to wonder: when is the right age for a knee replacement?

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Topics: Knee Replacement, Knee Replacement Surgery

How is Life After a Total Knee Replacement?

Posted by IowaCityASC on Jan 21, 2021 3:10:10 PM

A total knee replacement surgery can be transformative. The activities you used to dread--climbing the stairs or getting out of bed--likely become routine once again. Life after a knee replacement can be challenging, especially in the months following your outpatient surgery. But patients generally enjoy significant improvements to their quality of life and pain levels that last for years or decades.

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Topics: Orthopedics, Knee Replacement, Knee Replacement Surgery

Is Knee Replacement Surgery Worth It?

Posted by IowaCityASC on Jan 21, 2021 2:13:29 PM

Discomfort and pain in the knee can significantly impair your mobility and impact your quality of life. Routine activities such as climbing stairs, taking a shower, or even sitting on the couch can become excruciating ordeals. Knee replacement surgery, also known as knee arthroplasty, is a procedure designed to mitigate chronic and severe knee pain.

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Topics: Orthopedics, Knee Replacement, Knee Replacement Surgery

Is Partial Knee Replacement Surgery For Me?

Posted by IowaCityASC on May 21, 2020 3:26:21 PM

Partial knee replacement surgery is a minimally invasive procedure that your physician may recommend in cases of severe arthritis of the knee, or where the damage is localized to a particular part of the knee.

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Topics: Knee Replacement, Knee Replacement Surgery

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