Knee
The knee is stabilized and protected by an intricate system of ligaments, cartilage and muscles. Our knees are on the go every day. Sports, work and activities of daily life can take a toll. A sudden movement in the wrong direction, a twist with a planted foot or the cumulative effects of long-term wear and tear can lead to damage in one or more of the structures of the knee.
When this happens, it is time to see an expert. Sideline Orthopedics provides comprehensive care for conditions and injuries of the knee joint. We focus first on conservative treatments, or non-surgical ways to help you heal and restore function to your knee. Our conservative treatments include medication, injections, activity modification and physical therapy.
When conservative measures fail to give you the relief you need to maintain your quality of life, our team will offer the appropriate surgical treatments followed by a physical therapy program. Most surgeries of the knee are performed with minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques to offer a quicker healing time and a reduced risk of complications. From ACL reconstruction to total knee replacements, Sideline Orthopedics has the expertise to get you back on your feet and back in the game.
Sideline Orthopedics specializes in reconstruction, repair and replacement procedures of the knee. We are proud to offer comprehensive and high quality knee care.
Osteoarthritis, or “wear-and-tear” arthritis, is caused when the cartilage that protects your bones wears away. When this happens, the bones of the joints rub against one another with less of the shock-absorbing benefits of cartilage. The rubbing results in pain, swelling, stiffness, decreased ability to move and, sometimes, the formation of bone spurs.
The patella, or kneecap lies in front of the knee joint. The patella glides up and down a groove called the patellofemoral groove located at the front of the thigh bone or femur as the knee bends. The patella is attached to the quadriceps muscle by way of the quadriceps tendon and acts to increase the leverage from this muscle group when straightening the knee.
These fractures are serious injuries and often require surgery to heal. Over the long term, they may cause arthritis in the knee.
During knee replacement surgery, the surgeon surgically removes the damaged bone and cartilage of the joint and replaces it with smooth, artificial implants – thereby eliminating painful bone-on-bone contact.
Almost all knee replacement implants consist of a four-part system…
In a small percentage of patients, as with all major surgical procedures, complications can occur. Below is a list of potential complications and steps you can take to minimize their occurrence:
The knee is a complex joint made up of bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and cartilage. It may be described as a hinge joint, similar to the hinge on a door. The knee not only bends back and forth but also has a complex rotational component that occurs with flexion and extension.
Rheumatoid arthritis is a form of inflammatory arthritis and an autoimmune disease. For reasons no one fully understands, in rheumatoid arthritis, the immune system – which is designed to protect our health by attacking foreign cells such as viruses and bacteria – instead attacks the body’s own tissues, specifically the synovium, a thin membrane that lines the joints.
One form of arthritis in the knee joint occurs as a result of degeneration of the cartilage in your knee. Osteoarthritis is commonly referred to as “wear and tear” arthritis or degenerative arthritis, and is the most common cause for total knee replacement surgery.
Recommendations for surgery are based on a patient’s pain and disability, not age. Most patients who undergo total knee replacement are age 50 to 801, but orthopaedic surgeons evaluate patients individually.
Total knee replacement surgery is considered when all other conservative measures have failed to provide successful intervention, and may be performed for many reasons.
A brief overview of the activities that will occur on the day of your knee surgery.
A brief overview of the activities that typically occur on your surgery day.
After your surgery is completed, you will be transported to the recovery room for close observation of your vital signs, circulation, and sensation in your legs and feet. As soon as you awaken and your condition is stabilized, you will be transferred to your room. Here is an example of what you may see when you wake up.
n order for you to meet the goals of knee replacement surgery, you must take ownership of the rehab process and work diligently on your own, as well as with your physical therapist, to achieve optimal clinical and functional results. The rehabilitation process following total knee replacement surgery can be quite painful at times.
VERILAST◊ Knee
If knee replacement is in your future, you’ve come to the right place to learn about one of the truly significant advancements in joint replacement materials in the past 20 years, VERILAST Knee Technology.
We understand that “30 years of wear performance” is a pretty significant statement for any implant manufacturer to make. That’s why we want you to see how we can back it up.
The ligaments around the knee are strong. However, they can become injured. The ligaments may be stretched (sprained), or sometimes torn (ruptured). A ligament rupture can be partial (some of the fibers that make up the ligament are torn) or complete (the ligament is torn through completely). The majority of knee ligament injuries are sprains and not tears and they tend to resolve quickly.
As remarkable as OXINIUM◊ Oxidized Zirconium is, it is the combination of the OXINIUM material on XLPE that makes VERILAST◊ Technology.
NAVIO◊ Surgical System
At Sideline Orthopedics, our doctors have performed over 2,000 robotics-assisted knee replacements and we’re proud to be the first in the region to offer robotics-assisted knee surgery to our patients.
The NAVIO system is an advancement in the way our orthopedic surgeons perform partial knee replacement. The system works in conjunction with our surgeon’s skilled hands to achieve the precise positioning of the knee implant based on each patient’s unique anatomy.
Meet the NAVIO Surgical System, a robotics-assisted knee surgery platform that adds an extra layer of pre-surgical planning and improved precision for partial and total knee replacement procedures.
For people suffering from knee pain caused by osteoarthritis, whose damage is limited to a single compartment or area of the knee, partial knee replacement may be an option because it preserves healthy bone and ligaments while replacing the damaged area. The NAVIO Surgical System uses robotics-assisted technology to help tailor partial knee replacement procedures to the unique shape and motion of each patient’s knee anatomy.
More than 600,000 total knee replacement procedures are performed each year in the U.S. and more than 90% of these patients experience a dramatic relief in knee pain and are better able to perform common activities. The NAVIO Surgical System delivers robotics-assisted tools designed to help tailor your total knee replacement surgery to the unique shape and motion of your knee.