At Texas Orthopaedic Associates, we specialize in total knee replacements (total knee arthroplasty) for patients with knees that are severely damaged as a result of an injury, arthritis, or other medical conditions. If non-surgical treatment options have failed, total knee replacement could give you the relief you’re seeking. Our board-certified and fellowship-trained physicians have specialized training in Total Knee Replacement surgery in Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano, Keller, and Weatherford, Texas.
TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT Q&A
Causes
The knee is the largest joint in the body, which makes having healthy, fully functional knees essential to living a healthy, active, happy life. Post-traumatic arthritis, which typically follows a serious knee injury; rheumatoid arthritis, which is a disease that inflames the synovial membrane that surrounds the joint; osteoarthritis, which is age-related; are 3 common problems leading to a total knee replacement.
Signs You Are Likely to Need a Total Knee Replacement:
- Knee pain that makes it hard or uncomfortable to walk, stand for long periods of time, or do other physical activity.
- Pain that prevents you from falling asleep or wakes you up in the middle of night.
- Swelling and deformity of the knee as well as a limp when you walk.
- Having a hard time bending down or squatting to sit in a seat because your knee won’t bend.
- You’ve tried physical therapy, medication, injections, and other non-surgical solutions that haven’t made a difference.
Our Solutions
Kinematic Knee Replacement Surgery
Kinematic knee replacement is an advanced surgical approach designed to restore your knee’s natural movement and alignment. Instead of using a standardized implant position, kinematic alignment customizes placement to match your unique anatomy. This personalized technique can improve joint function, provide a more natural feel, and reduce recovery time compared to traditional methods.
Robotic-Assisted Knee Replacement (MAKO)
Robotic-assisted knee replacement using the MAKO Robotic System combines your surgeon’s expertise with advanced 3D imaging and robotic precision. Before surgery, a detailed CT scan creates a personalized surgical plan. During the procedure, the MAKO robot guides the surgeon’s hand for highly accurate implant placement, which can result in better alignment, less soft tissue damage, and potentially a quicker, smoother recovery.
Traditional Knee Replacement
Traditional knee replacement surgery has been performed successfully for decades and remains an excellent option for many patients. In this approach, the surgeon uses specialized instruments to remove damaged bone and cartilage and position the implant. While it does not involve robotics, traditional knee replacement is effective, reliable, and may be the most appropriate option depending on the patient’s needs, anatomy, and surgeon’s recommendation.
Our surgeons will evaluate your condition and recommend the approach that best fits your lifestyle, goals, and overall health.
Texas Orthopaedic Associates provides state of the art total knee replacement. After evaluating your knee condition, we’ll determine if you’re a good candidate for this type of surgery. We evaluate all patients from young adults to senior citizens. The surgery takes approximately 1 hour, and after which physical therapy will be vital in your recovery.
Call today to schedule an appointment with one of our physicians at one of our locations in Dallas, Plano, Fort Worth, Keller, and Weatherford, TX.