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Life Can Be Hard on Joints, Especially Knees Although knee problems can result from injury or trauma, as we age we are most likely to experience knee pain caused by osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis of the knee is sometimes called “wear and tear” arthritis because the cartilage, the soft tissue that cushions and protects the bones in the knee, gradually wears away, much like the tread on a tire. Eventually the cartilage is gone and bone rubs against bone. This causes almost constant pain and limits your ability to walk, work or perform even simple activities. View this animation. Osteoarthritis
Treating Osteoarthritis In its early stages, osteoarthritis can often be treated with medicines, injections and other non-surgical treatments. But once the cartilage is worn thin or is totally gone, these treatments fail to relieve the pain. When that occurs, the conventional treatment has been surgical reconstruction of the knee that replaces all three components of the knee with a prosthetic implant. What are the symptoms? Osteoarthritis is now America’s #1 crippler. Excellent treatment is available but no cure is in sight. Unfortunately, despite treatment, the illness continues to progress. The most important feature in battling osteoarthritis is to get a good diagnosis because “all that aches ain’t arthritis.” The surgeons at the Florida Knee & Orthopedic Centers are experts in joint reconstruction, and for the last 20 years they have helped pioneer and perfect another less invasive surgical option called Partial Knee Resurfacing (replacement). |
Avoid Total Knee Replacement with Partial Knee Replacement
Partial Knee Resurfacing (Replacement)- A New Alternative
Partial Knee Replacement restores the one damaged compartment.
Partial knee resurfacing (replacement) is a small-incision procedure that can greatly benefit people who have arthritis in only one compartment of the knee. Instead of replacing the entire knee, partial knee resurfacing (replacement) replaces only the side of the knee damaged by arthritis. The incision is small, there’s less pain, faster recovery and most patients are walking the same day.
Patient benefits are immense, including:
A partial knee implant
Only one night at the hospital
No suture removal
Back to activities in 4-6 weeks
No physical therapy
No blood transfusions
Learn More about Partial Knee Resurfacing (Replacement)
An appointment can be made by calling (727) 446-5633, or 1-800-881-8485 if you are outside the Tampa Bay area. Your appointment will be scheduled at the office that is most convenient for you. Office hours are 8 to 5 Monday through Thursday and 8 to 1, Friday.
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