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Orthopedics Knee

Knee pain takes on many manifestations, ranging from something that’s a temporary setback that can usually be improved with conservative treatment to conditions that require advanced procedures and technology, such as knee replacement surgery. Our surgeons specialize in minimally invasive and robotic approaches as appropriate. In fact, many knee replacement patients return home the same day or day following surgery.

When treated early with the guidance of knee specialists, patients can often get back to normal activity and, with helpful direction, can prevent recurrence of the problem.

Total Joint Replacement Center of Excellence

Providing Nationally Recognized Joint Replacement Care Right Here in the Desert

Thanks to recent technological developments, the replacement of knee, hip, shoulder, wrist and ankle joints has become routine procedure. Surgeons utilize minimally invasive and robotic approaches when appropriate. Our physicians also perform complicated revision surgery, which involves removing failed implants and reconstruction of the joint. Eisenhower is actively involved in research and development of improved implant materials and techniques.

Sometimes more advanced knee procedures from knee surgeons are required to manage the pain and return patients to a good quality of daily living activity. We’re proud to report that U.S. News and World Report has recognized Eisenhower Medical Center as High Performing in Knee Replacement — a true honor and testimony to the high level of professionalism our knee specialists embody.

Robotics In Joint Replacement

Eisenhower Health is the first hospital in Riverside County and one of only five hospitals in the country to add a fourth Mako SmartRobotics™ system by Stryker to its arsenal of orthopedic surgical tools. This technological advancement in joint replacement surgery transforms the way total knee, partial knee and total hip replacements are performed, by helping surgeons know more and cut less.

Mako SmartRobotics™ combines three key components, 3D CT-based planning, AccuStopTM haptic technology and insightful data analytics, into one platform that has shown better outcomes for total knee, total hip and partial knee patients. Contact us today to see if you’re a candidate for a robotic total joint replacement!

Knee-related Conditions that we Treat

While the list of knee problems treated by the knee specialists at Eisenhower Desert Orthopedic Center is long, below are just some of the more common knee-related concerns that we treat.

Knee Accidents — knee sprain, dislocated knees, kneecap pain
Knee Arthritis — knee osteoarthritis, knee rheumatoid arthritis
Knee Anatomy — knock knees (hyperextended knees), Osgood–Schlatter disease
Knee Injuries — runner’s knee, ACL tears, jumper’s knee, meniscus tears
Knee Conditions — swollen knees, Baker’s cyst, water on knee, bursitis of the knee

The important thing to bear in mind is that seeking professional medical help from a knee specialist early in the process can pay significant dividends for you, like improved recovery time, training in preventive measures and spotting ancillary issues. If you’ve had an accident involving your knee, knee injury or painful knees that aren’t responding to at-home treatment, we encourage you to make an appointment today.

Advanced Knee Procedures

Total Knee Replacement & Revision

If non-surgical treatment options have failed to relieve knee pain symptoms and your quality of life is negatively impacted, knee replacement surgery may be an option to restore quality of daily living activities.

Total knee replacement — total knee arthroplasty — is a surgical procedure in which the damaged or worn out knee joint surfaces are replaced with artificial parts.

Conditions that may lead to knee replacement include: severe knee osteoarthritis, debilitating knee pain that limits daily activities, pain that occurs at rest or wakens you at night, chronic unrelieved knee inflammation and swelling, inability to obtain pain relief from a range of conservative treatment measures or knee deformity.

A feature of knee replacement surgery is that rehabilitation begins immediately after surgery; you will be walking within 24 hours of the surgery.

Arthroscopic Knee Treatment

The most common knee problems where knee arthroscopy may be recommended for diagnosis and treatment include torn meniscus, damaged or torn cruciate ligaments, torn articular cartilage, synovial tissue inflammation, patella misalignment, Baker’s cyst or fractures of the knee bones.

The arthroscopic knee repair procedure may include repair/removal of torn meniscus, repair or reconstruction of torn cruciate ligament, articular cartilage torn pieces removal, loose bone fragment removal, inflamed synovial tissue removal, Baker’s cyst removal or holes near cartilage to stimulate cartilage growth.

After arthroscopic knee treatments, most patients are discharged the same day. Recovery can vary but is often fast with some exception for more complicated procedures. A knee rehabilitation program may be recommended.