May 10, 2012: Health Tip: When Your Knee is Unstable
Here are potential warning signs

March 12, 2012: FDA Panel Recommends Second Chance for New Class of Painkillers
Trials halted in 2010 after some taking the drugs may have overworked damaged knees, needed surgery

January 17, 2012: Joint Replacement Patients Face Blood Clot Risk in Hospital
Knee surgery associated with twice the risk compared to hip procedure, evidence review found

January 17, 2012: Knee Arthritis May Speed Up Process Linked to Cell Aging
People with osteoarthritis have increased cell deterioration nearest to damaged joint, study finds

December 21, 2011: Diet Might Help Those Immobilized by Knee Osteoarthritis
Substantial weight loss reduces pain, raises mobility, researchers say

December 21, 2011: Timing of Aquatic Therapy After Joint Replacement Matters
Starting within days of the operation seems beneficial for those with new knees, but not hips

December 19, 2011: Knee Pain Plagues Many Women Over 50
Overweight, previous injury, arthritis predicted persistent discomfort, researchers found

November 18, 2011: Painkiller Dependence Before Knee Surgery May Slow Recovery
Researchers suggest weaning patients off opioids before procedure is performed

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

October 26, 2011: Health Tip: Exercise for Stronger Knees
Here are potential benefits

September 16, 2011: Health Tip: Is It Arthritis That's Irritating Your Knee?
Here are typical warning signs

July 08, 2011: Men Who Smoke at Lower Risk of Joint Replacement: Study
Extra pounds, vigorous exercise linked to severe knee, hip problems, research also indicates

July 07, 2011: Men Seem More Likely Than Women to Develop Hole in Knee Cartilage
Damage, which tends to occur after ACL injury, raises risk for osteoarthritis, researchers say

June 09, 2011: Health Tip: Prevent Runner's Knee
Help protect this sensitive joint

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

April 18, 2011: Health Tip: You Don't Have to Run to Get Runner's Knee
Here are common contributing factors

March 07, 2011: Early Rehab May Help Speed Recovery After Knee Surgery
Joint replacement patients who began therapy within 24 hours were discharged sooner: study

February 20, 2011: Weight Loss Surgery May Cut Knee Osteoarthritis Pain
Obese patients who lost 57 pounds in 6 months saw significant improvements, study finds

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 24, 2011: Health Tip: After You Have Knee Surgery
What to expect after ACL reconstruction

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 09, 2010: Shortened Jump Training Course May Save Women Basketball Players' Knees
After just four weeks, strength and stability had improved, researchers say

December 03, 2010: U.S. Needs National Registry for Joint Replacement Devices: Study
Kaiser registry of 80,000 helps notify patients of device recalls, researchers find

November 22, 2010: Painful Knees Often Tied to Pain in Other Joints
Arthritic discomfort elsewhere may raise intensity of knee woes, researchers say

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

August 27, 2010: Quality of Care After Joint Surgery May Affect Heart Health
Certain steps seem to cut risk of angina, cardiac events, researchers found

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

August 18, 2010: Osteoarthritis Risk May Be Higher If Knees Point Outward
Leg alignment seems to play role in distribution of joint stress, research suggests

August 07, 2010: Early Steps Can Protect Your Knees, Prevent Later Problems
Lifestyle changes can help stave off arthritis, surgery, doctor says

July 29, 2010: Knee, Hip Replacements May Aid Weight Loss: Study
Healthier lifestyle may be an added bonus for patients following joint surgery, researcher suggests

July 21, 2010: Not Every ACL Tear Needs Early Surgery, Study Suggests
One expert says treatment of the common knee injury is best decided case-by-case

July 17, 2010: Simple Tool May Predict Athlete's Risk for Ligament Injury
In-office test for ACL tear as accurate as more expensive methods, researchers say

July 16, 2010: Knee Replacements Can Fail for Various Reasons, Expert Says
Implants vulnerable to friction, infection, instability, fracture and stiffness, specialist warns

May 04, 2010: Health Tip: When to See a Doctor for a Knee Injury
Signs that you should seek treatment

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

March 06, 2010: Electromagnetic Pulses May Stem Arthritic Knee Pain
New device could improve life quality without side effects, expert says

February 04, 2010: Nanofiber Gel May Spur Growth of New Knee Cartilage
Animal study reveals new way to repair damage with natural tissue

January 30, 2010: For the Knee, Shoes and Playing Surface Matter
Study finds that cleats and natural grass make the safest combination

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

January 26, 2010: In Injury-Prone Soccer, Headers Aren't the Problem
Colliding with other body parts, and the ground, cause more injuries, experts say

January 24, 2010: Downhill Sports Can Take a Dangerous Turn
Expert advises skiers, snowboarders to keep alert and wear a helmet

January 15, 2010: Girls' Soccer Injuries Plummet After Exercise Program
Specially designed training sessions bring less trauma to knees, researchers say

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

December 04, 2009: Timing of Multiple-Ligament Knee Surgery May Not Matter
Outcomes same whether procedure done immediately or 3 weeks later, study shows

December 01, 2009: Weak Muscles May Cause 'Runner's Knee'
Hamstrings, quadriceps and fallen arches take the blame in new study

November 30, 2009: Lots of Exercise in Midlife May Lead to Osteoarthritis
Like a pothole that worsens over time, so do knees' internal injuries, study finds

October 29, 2009: Tai Chi May Help Ward Off Knee Pain in Seniors
Two hours per week can improve osteoarthritis symptoms in older patients, study finds

October 23, 2009: Common Knee Pain May Improve With Therapy
Supervised exercise had better results than wait-and-see approach, researchers say

October 07, 2009: 2nd Knee Surgery Common Among Young Patients
More active life raises risk for repeated rupture, researchers suspect