March 22, 2013: Return-to-Work Rate High After Knee Replacement, Study Finds
Most physically active laborers get back on the job

March 19, 2013: Joint Replacement May Reinvigorate Sex Life
Study shows unsung benefit of the surgery may be the ability to enjoy all aspects of life more

February 27, 2013: Diabetes Doesn't Seem to Raise Risks After Knee Replacement
Rates of infection, blood clots similar in those with and without the condition, study finds

November 28, 2012: Certain Arthritis Patients Fare Worse After Joint Replacement: Study
Compared to osteoarthritis, those with rheumatoid disease had higher risk of infection, dislocation

November 12, 2012: Income May Influence Outcome of Knee Replacement Surgery: Study
Researchers suggest that low-wage earners may put off surgery longer and then be happier with results

October 05, 2012: U.S. Sees a Run on New Knees Since 1990s
Over $9 billion spent annually on the operation, researchers say

July 23, 2012: Joint Replacement Boosts Heart Attack Risk Right After Surgery: Study
Experts say doctors need to cut chances of cardiac trouble before procedure

April 20, 2012: Joint-Replacement Failure Rate Higher for Smokers: Studies
Patients needing new hips, knees should be told to quit, doctors say

February 10, 2012: More Than 4 Million Americans Have New Knee
And repeat surgery is likely for many younger recipients, researchers predict

November 28, 2011: Titanium Joint Debris May Trigger Painful Inflammation
Animal study suggests that worn artificial joints might lead to bone damage

November 07, 2011: Knee Arthritis Striking at Younger Ages, But Weight Loss May Help
Studies suggest playing sports longer, extra pounds might explain trend

August 05, 2011: Need a New Hip? Someday You May Grow Your Own
Researchers say biological joints now in development could supplant today's artificial ones

June 07, 2011: Joint Replacement Risks Rise at Less Experienced Hospitals
Study finds greater likelihood of clots, death when few operations are done

February 17, 2011: Knee Replacements Still Work 20 Years Later
Study showed most recipients remained active and pain-free

February 14, 2011: Obesity, Bum Knees Robbing Seniors of Good Years: Study
Slimming down would spare hundreds of thousands of people chronic pain, surgery

January 07, 2011: Motivation May Affect Timing on Return to Work With a New Knee
Resumption of activity depends more on the patient than the type of job, study finds

December 22, 2010: New Anti-Clotting Drug May Work Better After Hip Replacement
In clinical trial, apixaban was linked to fewer blood clots than commonly used older drug

November 08, 2010: Vitamin D No Magic Bullet for Osteoarthritis
It didn't reduce pain or delay disease progression, researchers found

September 23, 2010: Gene Variations May Predict Severe Osteoarthritis
Findings could lead to drug advances, researchers say

August 24, 2010: Health Tip: Is Knee Replacement Safe?
Why your doctor may advise against it

July 28, 2010: Anesthesia's Role in Hip, Knee Replacement Infections Studied
Greater risk noted in patients who had general versus spinal/epidural method, researchers say

April 29, 2010: Artificial Legs Now a Reality for Pets
Medical advances making it possible for dogs like Cassidy to romp on all four legs

April 22, 2010: Flying With Needles and Meds Can Raise Security Flags
But experts say ways exist to ease travel for those with chronic illness or disability

March 17, 2010: Stitching Wounds May Be Safer Than Stapling
Infection rate is higher with metal staples, review finds

March 12, 2010: Knee Surgeon's Expectations May Differ From Yours
Before getting replacement joint, have a frank talk with your doctor, researchers say

March 12, 2010: High-Impact Sports Might Not Harm Knee Replacements
More active patients had better joint function, study found

March 11, 2010: New Knee May Improve Balance
Replacement joint seems to help prevent falls among elderly, study finds

January 28, 2010: Injections May Boost Knee Surgery Success
Patients with torn meniscus plus arthritis recover better when given sodium hyaluronate, study finds

January 07, 2010: Slim Risk of Death After Joint Replacement
Mortality risk highest within first 26 days after hip or knee surgery, study finds

July 30, 2009: Biomarker Could Predict Severe Osteoarthritis
Those with highest levels are more apt to have joint replacement, study finds

June 22, 2009: Knee Replacement Considered a Good Value
Study finds it appears cost-effective for those with severe arthritis

June 18, 2009: Artificial Ankle Takes Giant Step Forward
Newly approved device allows pain-free mobility, experts say

February 04, 2009: Exercise Key Player in Knee Replacement Recovery
Workouts counter functional decline, could ward off osteoarthritis, study says

February 01, 2009: A Checklist for Joint Replacement Surgery
Knowing what to expect before and after procedure aids healing, experts say

October 28, 2008: Successive Births, HRT Use Boost Joint Replacement Risks
Early puberty also a factor in increased chance of knee, hip surgeries, study finds

October 03, 2008: Gradual Exercise Best After Joint Replacement
Trying to get back in the game too soon can undo benefits of surgery, study says

September 10, 2008: Surgery for Knee Osteoarthritis No Better Than Therapy, Meds
Study found results for both were same 2 years later

August 06, 2008: ER, Doctor Visits Topped 1 Billion in 2006
As America grows older, that's an average of 4 a year per person, CDC report says