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Total Knee Replacement
Total Knee
Replacement Surgery is the
procedure of choice for patients
with debilitating arthritis of
the knee. Arthritis,
simply put, is the wearing away
of the smooth lining of the knee
joint called cartilage.
How does one get arthritis? It
may be the result of the natural
aging process, some form of
malalignment surrounding your
knee, chronic inflammation, or
an injury. As the
cartilage is destroyed, you may
experience pain, decreased range
of motion, and even feelings of
instability. Conservative
treatment usually involves some
combination of physical therapy,
medications, or injections.
If your pain and dysfunction
persist, then you may want to
discuss Total Knee Replacement
Surgery with your doctor.
As
Hip Surgery Specialists our
Primary Goals are to treat your pain,
restore
your motion, and return
you to your active lifestyle
in a safe and comfortable
fashion.
Total Knee
Replacement is a common
operation (over 250,000
performed in the US annually)
with a very high success rate.
It is important to remember that
it is a major operation and a
thorough medical evaluation
prior to surgery is required.
Current prostheses are made of a
combination of metals and
plastic. Our surgeons are
specifically trained in the use
of state-of-the-art instruments
and surgical techniques that
optimize your prospect for a
durable, long-lasting knee. It
is our mission to
customize your surgery
by selecting the components that
best fit your level of activity
and lifestyle goals.
Therapy
Therapists
at each of our affiliate
hospitals and rehabilitation
centers have received
specialized Total Knee
Replacement training of the
highest-quality. Each therapist
will personally design a
customized exercise program that
will assist you in swiftly
reaching your activity goals.
Preoperative teaching classes,
post-operative rehabilitation
protocols designed specifically
for Total Knee Replacements,
and outpatient rehabilitation
centers of excellence for
after you’ve left the hospital
all provide for unmatched
recuperation experience. |
