MAKOplasty Total Knee Replacement
Many of our knee replacement patients don’t expect to have to undergo a knee replacement.
Unfortunately, knee osteoarthritis is one of the leading reasons for total knee replacement surgery. This degenerative condition leads to the breakdown of cartilage in the knee, which protects your bones and joints from rubbing together. When this cartilage is lost, it can lead to inflammation and limit your movement.
An advanced form of knee osteoarthritis that we are very familiar with is called tricompartmental osteoarthritis of the knee. Tricompartmental osteoarthritis can often result in visible knee deformities that affect your stance, such as a bow-legged or knock-kneed appearance when you’re standing.
What to Expect With Surgery
Total knee replacement surgery involves the removal of the damaged or degenerative portion of the knee and replacement with artificial implants. There are various areas and structures that can begin to degenerate in the knee. Each patient has a slightly different structure or positioning of their knee joint – and this is why patients undergoing a total knee replacement require an individualized and precise approach by their surgeon.
At the Knee Institute at ORTHOKnox, we recognize this need, which is why we offer MAKOplasty, robotic-assisted total knee replacement. This surgical procedure utilizes the advanced technology of robotics for the highest level of precision available, ensuring the greatest degree of accuracy when surgically placing and positioning your prosthetic knee joint. This highly successful treatment provides pain relief and restores joint function in patients with tricompartmental or end-stage knee arthritis.
Total Knee Replacement Surgery in Athens and Knoxville, TN
We look forward to serving you at one of our convenient locations in Knoxville or Athens, Tennessee. Please call our office at (865) 251-3030. You can also submit your appointment request using our convenient online form.