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Plain-language articles on joint pain, robotic joint replacement, sports injuries and recovery — written to answer the questions that come up most often in the clinic.

Robotic vs conventional knee replacement: what the difference actually is

Robotic assistance is one of the most talked-about developments in joint replacement, and also one of the most misunderstood. Here is what it actually changes — and what it doesn't.

Knee pain after 50: is it arthritis, or something else?

"It must be arthritis" is the usual assumption, and often it's right. But several other conditions cause knee pain in this age group, and they are treated quite differently.

Preparing for a joint replacement: a practical checklist

What you do in the weeks before surgery influences how the weeks after it go. A practical list of what to sort out, at home and medically.