Ankle replacement surgery, also known as total ankle arthroplasty (TAA), is a procedure designed to relieve pain and maintain motion and function in the ankle joint by replacing a damaged or arthritic ...

Preparing for surgery involves more than just scheduling a date and showing up at the hospital. It requires thoughtful planning, collaboration with your healthcare team, and a proactive mindset. From ...

For 71-year-old Jack Bunton, osteoarthritis in his knee had become so bad that bone was rubbing against bone. "It's very, very painful when you walk," Bunton says. "My left leg was an inch and a half ...

Patients with a positive mindset before surgery often experience better outcomes. Visualization can help reduce anxiety and improve recovery readiness. Meditation and breathing techniques calm the ...

A study from New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery found that its custom AI platform was effective in preparing total joint replacement patients for surgery, according to an Oct. 24 news ...

It's a narrative almost two decades in the making, even if Carli Tourdot, a child life specialist at Mayo Clinic, didn't ...

Hospitals have had success applying remote patient monitoring to chronic conditions to help track signs of a patient’s improving or worsening condition between medical appointments. Patients with ...

Lori Pierce, 61, was excited to get her life back after knee surgery, but nothing could have prepared her family for what was about to happen.