KNEE PAINby Össur

Providing advice and support to those with knee pain

Thinking about a Knee Brace?

In the long run, it’s important to protect your joint cartilage from further disrepair and to delay surgery for as long as possible. For patients with what’s called unicompartmental knee.....
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It Gave Him His Life Back

Bill Bielmyer’s first knee operation was in high school — a football injury. His second surgery was ten years later — a karate injury. Several months ago, doctors showed Bill.....
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How Does Cartilage Damage Impact the Knee Joint?

Articular (joint) cartilage is a thick, durable tissue that coats the ends of the bones where they meet to form a joint. It cushions.....
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Easy Ways to Slow Knee Degeneration

Knee osteoarthritis occurs when the soft tissue between your thigh and shinbones (femur and tibia) stiffens and degrades. As we live longer, most of us will experience some form of.....
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Articles

On the Run Again

Viktor Vigfússon thought his days chasing sheep were over Viktor Vigfússon recently spent the day herding sheep at Rangárvellir, a […]

My Knee Hurts When Running, What Can I Do?

Your knees take a beating. They’re one of the largest joints in your body and act as the trusty hinges […]

Common Causes of Knee Pain

Your knee can hurt for a variety of reasons. The joint is vulnerable and age, obesity and overuse can cause […]

Stories

Former Olympic Swimmer Finds a Way Out of Knee Surgery

In 2012, Sharron Davies, a former Olympic swimmer

It Gave Him His Life Back

His first knee operation was in high school

Former Athlete Finds Grace in a Brace

Steve Peterson used to think he was invincible. He played all levels of different sports, until a skiing accident 20 […]

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