Total Knee Replacement Specialists
Expert Total Knee Replacement in Indiana
Nearly 800,000 people in the United States undergo total knee replacement surgery every year. Having total knee replacement surgery may seem daunting, but our experienced surgeons at Midwest Center for Joint Replacement are national leaders in knee replacement procedures. We perform total knee replacement surgery using minimally invasive techniques to accelerate your recovery.
Total Knee Replacement FAQ
What is total knee replacement?
Total knee replacement, or total knee arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure that replaces the damaged components of your knee with artificial implants. It’s one of the most successful procedures in all of medicine.
The knee is made of up three compartments: medial, lateral, and patellofemoral. If two or three of the knee compartments are severely damaged (often referred to as “bone on bone”) due to arthritis or trauma, the surgeon will remove all three compartments and replace them with artificial implants.
Am I a good candidate for total knee replacement?
When you visit us at Midwest Center for Joint Replacement for a total knee replacement consultation, you will undergo a thorough exam to determine if you’re a good candidate for the procedure.
During your exam, our team will X-ray and closely evaluate your knee to assess:
- Range of motion
- Strength and stability
- Extent of knee joint damage
You may be a good candidate for a total knee replacement if you have a knee condition, such as osteoarthritis, that causes severe pain, limits your mobility, and affects more than one knee compartment.
Many people worry about the recovery process, but we are strong believers that doing the right procedure first with our minimally invasive techniques will provide you with long-lasting pain relief.
Our total knee replacement provides over a 90% satisfaction rate with our patients. Additionally, with our novel, multi-level pain management, and pre- and post-operative protocols, total knee replacements can be safely performed in the outpatient setting. Most of our patients can return home the same day as their surgery to recover in the comfort of their own homes.
How long does it take to recover from a total knee replacement?
Recovery time from total knee replacement depends on many factors, including your overall health and wellness.
In general, most people resume many of their usual activities within 6-8 weeks after a total knee replacement.
Life After Total Knee Replacement
After struggling to keep up while officiating college basketball, Dan Morgan found the solution to his pain and regained his active lifestyle through total knee replacement with Dr. Wesley Lackey at Midwest Center for Joint Replacement.
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Whether you’re dealing with arthritis, considering joint replacement for the first time, or in need of a complex revision surgery, our team is here to guide you every step of the way. We combine advanced surgical techniques with a deep commitment to reverence, innovation, compassion, and access to care, so your experience is as seamless as your recovery.
Should you need surgery, you can rest assured that you will receive world-class care, either at our specialized outpatient surgery center or at one of Indiana’s top orthopedic hospitals.