Knee Fast Facts

Many people who have joints replaced ask about noises that come from their new joint. They describe a clicking or popping sound or they may have a definite clunk in a knee or hip when walking. While these unexpected noises

The first stage of healing is the inflammatory phase. During this time it is very common to notice swelling. After lower extremity surgery, or trauma involving bleeding and inflammation, there will be fluid in the leg causing the sensation of

Small sensory nerve fibers are cut with the incision. These nerve fibers run from the inside to the outside of the joint and cutting them causes some areas to feel numb after surgery. It is a temporary sensation that normally

Unexpected spasms of the leg muscles can occur after hip or knee surgery and are normal. They may last a few seconds or as long as several minutes. The spasms are caused by a sudden, intense involuntary contractions of muscle