Knee Services

Periodic to frequent knee pain secondary to arthritis affects nearly one in four American adults. Whether it comes and goes or remains constant, knee pain can cause severe problems in function and major life disruption.

Our team of innovative, research-driven surgeons at Total Joint Specialists offers innovative solutions using state-of-the-art technology for arthritic knee pain. Our doctors are the region’s leading knee arthritis experts, here to help you set a new standard of living.

When Should I Seek Help for Knee Pain?

If you have regular knee pain, there are a few signs that it’s time to seek help, including if:

• You can’t perform your usual tasks without help or a walking aid
• Knee pain keeps you up at night
• Knee pain prevents normal walking
• Knee pain disrupts your activities

Many people think of knee pain resulting from arthritis as something to live with, rather than something they can overcome. At Total Joint Specialists, our experts offer a range of solutions that can help you return to normal activities.

Usually, knee arthritis starts gradually, but it may come on suddenly in some cases. It’s common to experience symptoms when first getting up after sitting for a period of time.

What Are the Treatment Options for Knee Arthritis?

In the early stages of knee arthritis, the symptoms may be quite mild, infrequent, and tolerable. Nonsurgical treatments like medicine, injections, low-impact exercise, and activity modification are designed to help the symptoms of arthritis. Unfortunately, these treatments will not “fix” the problem. However, if these treatments offer enough improvement to produce a satisfactory quality of life, they can be continued as long as they remain effective.

Unfortunately, the symptoms of knee joint damage typically worsen over time. Often nonoperative treatments become less effective. If the symptoms progress to the point that one's quality of life is not satisfactory, knee replacement surgery will dramatically improve one’s pain, function, and ability to return to a much more active lifestyle.

Is Knee Replacement Surgery a Good Knee Pain Solution?

Knee replacement surgery is the gold standard treatment for advanced arthritis. Knee replacement surgery involves resurfacing the worn surfaces of the joint.

A total knee replacement resurfaces all of the knee joint surfaces, while a partial knee replacement only replaces a smaller, often singular, damaged surface. By restoring these damaged or worn-out surfaces with custom-fitted new surfaces, you can return to an active, healthy lifestyle. The top priority is preserving as much of your natural bone and soft tissue as possible, which in turn leads to a superior joint replacement fit and improved comfort and function after your surgery.

Our surgeons evaluate all options and use the least invasive surgical approach possible, starting with careful pre-surgery planning. Your surgeon maps the ideal implant dimensions and positions to suit your unique anatomy.