FDA Fast-Tracks Knee Implant That Could Replace Surgery
A breakthrough artificial meniscus could help millions avoid painful knee replacement surgery. The FDA just gave it priority status to speed it toward patients.
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Lindsey Vonn Proves Critics Wrong at 41 with Partial Knee
Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn responded to critics who said she didn't deserve her Team USA spot, reminding them she earned it by dominating World Cup events all season. Despite a devastating injury during the Milan Cortina Olympics, the 41-year-old athlete with a partial knee replacement proved age is just a number.
Stryker's New Handheld Robot Makes Knee Surgery Simpler
After two million robotic procedures worldwide, medical device giant Stryker just launched a handheld robotic system that makes knee replacement surgery easier for doctors and safer for patients. The breakthrough tool guides surgeons with precision without requiring the complex setup of traditional surgical robots.
Olympic Skier Lindsey Vonn Competes Days After ACL Tear
At 41, Lindsey Vonn plans to compete in the 2026 Winter Olympics just days after tearing her ACL, following a groundbreaking partial knee replacement that brought her back from retirement. Her journey showcases how medical innovation and determination are redefining what's possible in elite sports.
Lindsey Vonn Returns to Racing at 40 After Knee Surgery
Olympic gold medalist Lindsey Vonn staged an incredible comeback to competitive skiing at age 40, just months after partial knee replacement surgery. The legendary athlete who trained in Vail as a child now inspires the next generation through her foundation.
7 Americans Head to Fifth Olympics, Including Vonn at 41
Seven American athletes are making Olympic history by qualifying for their fifth Winter Games, led by alpine skiing legend Lindsey Vonn who's back after knee replacement surgery. The record-breaking 232-member U.S. team heading to Italy next month proves age is just a number when it comes to chasing dreams.
Lindsey Vonn Makes Olympic Team at 41 After Knee Surgery
Six years after retirement and a partial knee replacement, skiing legend Lindsey Vonn just earned her spot on Team USA for the upcoming Olympics. The 41-year-old isn't just making a comeback—she's winning races and breaking her own records.
Nairobi Hospital Performs East Africa's First Robotic Knee Surgery
Patients in Kenya no longer need to fly abroad for advanced knee replacements. Metropolitan Hospital just made history by performing East and Central Africa's first robotic-assisted knee surgeries, bringing world-class care home.