PITTSBURGH — A new plastic and ceramic knee replacement implant is now being offered in Pittsburgh. It promises to last 30 years, twice as long as the traditional knee replacement. The procedure is ...

CeramTec has announced FDA breakthrough device designation for its ceramic total knee replacement device, according to a press release. “The ceramic knee is one of the lighthouse projects in our ...

Ceramic materials are good candidates for medical implants thanks to stellar biocompatibility and resistance to wear. Alumina, zirconia, and other ceramics have successfully withstood the harsh ...

When lesser measures can no longer control the pain and disability of arthritic knees, surgery to reconstruct or replace them then becomes a consideration. But only a consideration. These are entirely ...

When lesser measures can no longer control the pain and disability of arthritic knees, surgery to reconstruct or replace them then becomes a consideration. But only a consideration. These are entirely ...

During a knee replacement, we replace your damaged knee joint with an artificial joint made of metal and plastic. There are two different kinds of knee replacements: total knee replacement and partial ...

Knee replacement surgery is generally safe, but potential complications can include anesthesia side effects, blood clots, and infections. Awareness and proactive measures can help manage these risks ...

During a knee replacement or knee arthroplasty surgery, doctors replace the knee joint with an artificial knee. In many cases, an artificial knee joint will last the rest of a person’s life. During a ...

Knee replacement surgery (also called knee arthroplasty) replaces all or part of worn-out or injured knee joints. The damaged bone and cartilage of the knee are removed, and parts made of metal and ...