Total Knee Replacement Surgery Performed in Arlington, VA
Chronic knee pain is not an inevitable consequence of getting older. If you are experiencing arthritis, severe knee pain and stiffness –both during activity and while at rest – you may want to consider a total knee replacement.
The goal of knee replacement surgery is to replace damaged cartilage and bone with an implant system that replicates the natural motion of a healthy knee joint. A successful outcome depends on many factors, including the implant design, construction and placement, as well as the surgeon’s expertise.
Experience Matters
At Nirschl Orthopaedic Center (NOC) in Arlington, Virginia, our highly experienced surgeons include Ronald S. Paik and Clay Wellborn, M.D., both board-certified joint replacement surgeons. Drs. Paik and Wellborn are skillful surgeons who emphasize conservative treatment whenever possible, they offer their patients the very latest surgical and nonsurgical options for addressing knee pain.
Prior to suggesting a total knee replacement for you, we may recommend that you try physical therapy, bracing, cortisone or viscosupplementation injections, or regenerative therapy, such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections, to help you ensure that you find the optimal treatment approach for your knee pain. Whether or not you ultimately decide to proceed with a total knee replacement, you can confidently entrust your orthopedic care to NOC.
Results That Extend Beyond Pain Relief
Like many of today’s knee replacement candidates, you may want much more from total knee replacement surgery than pain relief – and rightly so. For instance, you might be seeking a natural feel, a better range of motion and an ability to participate in a wide variety of physical activities after your surgery and rehabilitation. The surgeons at NOC can help you overcome the challenges of your painful knee so you can get back to what you do best.
If you’d like to learn more, contact Nirschl Orthopaedic Center to schedule an appointment with Dr. Paik or Dr. Wellborn in our Arlington office, please call (703) 525-2200.