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6 questions to ask your doctor about your knee problems
Knees

6 questions to ask your doctor about your knee problems

Knee problems are very common and can occur in people of all ages.
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Why partial knee replacement surgery might be best for you
Knees

Why partial knee replacement surgery might be best for you

Surgery for your knee arthritis and pain doesn’t always require a total knee replacement.
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Double knee surgery versus single knee surgery – which is best for me?
Knees

Double knee surgery versus single knee surgery – which is best for me?

If knee pain or problems in both your knees is interfering with your wellbeing and participation in the activities you love, you might be recommended to undergo surgery for the ...
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5 ways to prepare for recovery from knee replacement surgery
Knees

5 ways to prepare for recovery from knee replacement surgery

During your recovery at home after a partial, double or single knee replacement, you will need to be careful with your treated knee/s by avoiding any movements that place stress ...
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Why does knee dislocation occur and how do you fix it?
Knees

Why does knee dislocation occur and how do you fix it?

The knee is the largest joint in the human body and one that we give very little thought to until something goes wrong. It is also one of the more ...
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How quickly will my knee recover after knee replacement surgery?
Knees

How quickly will my knee recover after knee replacement surgery?

Knee replacement surgery for your knee pain can get you back to living the lifestyle you enjoy, pain-free. However, returning to your everyday activities will take time.
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Am I too young for a knee or hip replacement?
Hips

Am I too young for a hip or knee replacement?

Knee and hip replacement surgery is transforming orthopaedics and has helped patients, young and old, to live pain-free.
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5 things you didn't know about knee replacement
Knees

5 things you probably don’t know about getting a knee replacement

Do you have knee pain? You are not alone. Knee pain, joint damage and arthritis in the knee are becoming more and more common.
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Can I have knee and hip surgery at the same time?
Hips

Can I have a hip and knee replacement at the same time?

The short answer is no. If you have experienced injury or have arthritis in both your knee and hip, your doctor might recommend that you have both joints replaced but ...
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Caring for someone after knee surgery
Knees

3 tips on caring for someone after knee replacement surgery

Helping a loved one through recovery from knee replacement surgery is a generous and rewarding experience and one that the patient will appreciate immensely.
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