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knee replacement surgery
Knee pain can come from several sources. Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and sports injuries are common causes. While most knee surgery patients are 55 and older, knee surgery is useful for patients experiencing acute knee pain, joint deformity, chronic joint inflammation, and severe joint stiffness.
Orthopaedic knee surgeons at Bon Secours have excellent success rates and extremely low levels of complications. Thanks to advances in minimally-disruptive surgery and the use of procedures like nerve blocks, patients at the Orthopaedic Institute recover quickly with significantly reduced pain and increased mobility. The two main knee replacement surgeries are:
- Total Knee Replacement
With this procedure, a surgeon replaces damaged bone and cartilage with an artificial knee. Depending on the situation, physicians may be able to use minimally invasive techniques. These require only small incisions, involve only slight disruption of muscle and soft tissue, and allow quick recovery. - Partial Knee Replacement
Also known as unicompartmental knee replacement, this approach works best when knee damage is limited. This surgery involves removing damaged cartilage and using metal and plastic parts to allow smooth knee functioning.
Naturally, physical therapy is a key part of the healing process. At Bon Secours, our physical therapists can start you on the path to recovery within hours of an operation.
