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 Savannah, Georgia
We design our surgical plans with your long-term knee health in mind.
Memorial Health University Medical Center's orthopedic surgeons offer you personalized knee replacement surgery to help improve overall function. With our pre- and postoperative resources, you'll get the complete joint care you need to work on your mobility.
Are you experiencing knee discomfort?
Your joint health can have a major impact on your overall quality of life. We offer a health risk assessment to help you determine your options for improving function in your knees.
Your joint health can have a major impact on your overall quality of life. We offer a health risk assessment to help you determine your options for improving function in your knees.
Conditions our knee replacement surgeons treat
We treat a range of bone and joint ailments for your knees, including:
- Arthritis
- Avascular necrosis
- Hemophilia
- Osteomyelitis
- Paget's disease
Knee replacement services we offer
If you are experiencing chronic or acute aches in your knee, surgery may help improve your function and reduce discomfort. Joint replacement is a promising orthopedic solution that aims to get you back to the daily activities you enjoy.
Robot-assisted knee replacement
A total knee replacement, also known as total knee arthroplasty, involves removing and replacing your knee joint. The knee forms the joint where the thigh bone and shin bone connect, and the kneecap rests in the middle to protect your joint.
By using robot-assisted surgical technology in this procedure, our surgeons are able to optimize accuracy and efficiency when planning and performing total knee replacement surgeries. The advanced robotic system uses X-rays taken prior to surgery to create a 3D virtual image of your knee. Then the surgeon uses those images to develop a surgical plan that can be precisely performed with guidance from the system's robotic arm. During surgery, the system assists the surgeon in implant placement, allowing them to adjust the plan in real time, based on your unique anatomy.
Preoperative joint class
Our team of orthopedic specialists designs and administers presurgical education for individuals undergoing knee replacement surgery, as well as their families or caregivers. In our free classes, we will help you prepare for surgery by covering topics, such as:
- Anatomy
- Discharge
- Home safety
- Limitations after surgery
- Occupational therapy
- Pain management
- Physical therapy
- Postoperative nursing care
- Preoperative exercises
We will also provide you with a handbook that includes our recommendations for a positive surgery and recovery experience.
Postoperative physical therapy and rehabilitation
After your surgery, you will be referred to our physical therapy team to begin rehabilitating your knee joint. Our expert therapists will then design a program in line with your doctor's orders and based on your unique recovery goals. During this stage of the process, you can expect to use adaptive equipment, such as a walker, as you regain strength in your joint.