When your knee doesn’t respond to nonsurgical and minimally invasive treatments, knee replacement surgery is an option.
There are two types of replacement surgeries: total knee replacement, the more commonly performed of the two, and partial knee replacement. Our skilled physicians offer a variety of surgical treatment options and will work closely with you to determine which knee replacement option is best.
Knee Replacement Surgery at Wake Orthopaedics
To ensure our patients are safe candidates for joint replacement surgery, we follow our standardized total joint pathways. We evaluate many health risk factors including diabetes control, smoking status and BMI and refer patients to the appropriate specialist(s) prior to surgery to optimize the patient, minimize surgery complications and optimize outcomes.
If knee replacement surgery is advised, patients can expect quality treatment and care from start to finish. Our knee replacement specialists are highly skilled in a range of minimally invasive techniques that offer a smooth transition back to daily life and quicker recovery time.
During total knee replacement, our surgeons resurface the damaged knee, and insert plastic and metal implants over the ends of the knee and the knee cap.
In cases of limited knee arthritis, our surgeons offer minimally invasive partial knee replacement. This procedure allows our surgeons to replace just one side of the knee, removing up to 75 percent less bone and cartilage. For patients with pain only in front of their knee, only the kneecap and underlying femur need to be replaced. Partial knee replacement is less painful, offers quicker recovery time and maintains a more natural knee motion than a total replacement.
Partial knee replacements and some complete knee replacements can be performed as outpatient surgery, allowing the patient to go home less than 24-hours after surgery. Following surgery, patients will meet with a physical therapist to set up a therapy schedule and at-home exercise regime to ensure the best possible post-surgery outcomes.
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