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Jennifer Wood, MD, FAAOS is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee care in Danbury and Southbury, Connecticut. She treats knee pain and arthritis with a full range of non-surgical and surgical options, including robotic-assisted and muscle-sparing knee replacement when appropriate. If your knee hurts going up or down stairs but feels relatively comfortable when you're walking on level ground, there is usually a reason. Stairs place substantially gre

Bone-on-bone knee arthritis doesn't automatically mean you need knee replacement. Learn how symptoms—not just X-rays—help determine the right treatment.

By Jennifer Wood, MD, FAAOS Hip arthritis evaluation begins with a thorough history, physical examination, and weight-bearing X-rays to determine the best treatment options. If you've been living with hip pain, you've probably asked yourself the same question I hear almost every day in clinic: "How do I know when it's finally time for a hip replacement?" It's a great question—and one that doesn't have a single right answer. Many people assume that once an X-ray shows arthriti

Can you combine a subvastus muscle-sparing approach with MAKO® robotic knee replacement? Learn how these two advanced techniques work together, their potential advantages, and whether you may be a candidate.

Wondering how long it takes to recover from hip replacement? Learn what to expect during each stage of recovery, from the day of surgery through the first three months, and discover the factors that can influence your recovery timeline.

Robotic-assisted hip replacement doesn't mean a robot performs your surgery. Learn how MAKO technology helps your surgeon create a personalized surgical plan, improve precision, and optimize implant placement.