Knee replacement
Cartilage in your knee can become damaged from arthritis, injury or normal wear-and-tear. If you are experiencing chronic knee pain or limited function, you may benefit from a knee replacement surgery. During this procedure, an orthopedic surgeon will remove the affected cartilage and replace it with artificial pieces.
Knee replacement surgery in Greater Denver
Knee pain shouldn't keep you from fully enjoying your life and the interests you love.
HCA HealthONE's knee replacement programs can give you back the quality of life taken away by pain or injury. Our advanced surgical methods, preoperative classes and postoperative rehabilitation return you back to your life as soon as possible.
Do you have painful knee joints?
Evaluating your hip and knee pain is the starting point for getting the care you need. Our assessment can help you understand your joints and what to talk about with your doctor.
Evaluating your hip and knee pain is the starting point for getting the care you need. Our assessment can help you understand your joints and what to talk about with your doctor.
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About our knee replacement programs
Our orthopedic knee surgeons offer traditional surgery and minimally invasive procedures designed to reduce pain and restore mobility.
Candidates for knee replacement surgery
Knee replacement surgery may be an effective treatment if:
- You have chronic knee pain, such as pain lasting six months or longer
- You have explored other options, such as medication or physical therapy, but still have knee pain
- You have had X-rays or other imaging tests that show bone damage in the knee
- You have pain that limits, significantly disrupts or completely prevents your ability to perform daily activities, such as walking or standing
- You have persistent knee swelling and inflammation, despite taking medications
- Your leg bows in or out
Types of knee replacement surgery we offer
Knee replacement surgery, or knee arthroplasty, restores function in the knee joint and reduces discomfort. It involves resurfacing or replacing damaged parts of the joint with artificial implants.
We offer two types of knee replacement surgery. Your surgeon will determine which procedure is right for you depending on the condition of your knee and which parts are damaged.
Partial knee replacement
A partial knee replacement is performed when only one component of your knee needs to be resurfaced or replaced. During the procedure, your surgeon removes damaged cartilage or bone and replaces them with a prosthetic implant.
Total knee replacement (TKR)
If your entire knee joint is damaged, you may need a total knee replacement, which may also include repairing the ligaments. Our surgeons replace your knee bones with implants created from a combination of plastic, metal or ceramics.
Robot-assisted knee replacements
We use minimally invasive techniques whenever possible, including advanced approaches such as robot-assisted knee replacement.
One of our facilities, HCA HealthONE Sky Ridge, was the first hospital in Colorado to perform minimally invasive knee replacement to partially resurface the knee using a robot-assisted system. This innovative treatment, typically performed to treat early- to mid-stage osteoarthritis, provides precise results and shorter recovery times.
What to expect after knee replacement surgery
Recovery from knee replacement surgery is aided by our physical rehabilitation services which help restore your knee's function. Our physical therapy and rehabilitation specialists will begin this process with you while you are still an inpatient. These licensed therapists create a personalized rehabilitation regimen to help you strengthen, move and use your knee.
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