Last year, over a thousand patients sought consultations for total knee replacement surgery (knee arthroplasty) or complex knee revision (knee osteotomy), which entails reconstructive surgery relating to prior knee replacement.

In total knee replacement surgery, the portions of the knee joint that contain the damaged surfaces are replaced with biocompatible devices (metal on metal, ceramic or polyurethane) that provide smooth and painless range of motion.

When assessing a patient for knee surgery, basic tenets are applicable to all primary replacement and revision surgeries:

• Critical assessment of indications for surgery
• Clinical examination of the knee and related systems
• Appropriate radiographs and additional investigations
• Preoperative planning
• Meticulous surgical technique to minimize bone loss and maintain soft tissue balance
• A tailored rehabilitation protocol

At The Joint Replacement Center of NYC at NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases, we provide a continuum of the highest quality care for joint replacement patients from preoperative evaluations to leading surgical procedures to postoperative therapies.