Resurfacing Knee Surgery
Experienced New York orthopedic knee surgeons you can trust
Knee resurfacing surgery has become increasingly popular in recent years. That’s because this surgical knee injury treatment is less invasive than many other surgical knee procedures. Even so, it’s still critical that you have an experienced knee surgeon performing your operation. That’s why many people choose our doctors at Island Musculoskeletal Care.
Our board-certified, fellowship-trained, New York orthopedic knee surgeons at IMC Bone Doc have more than 100 years of combined medical experience. We know what to do because we have extensive experience performing a wide range of knee injury medical procedures, include resurfacing knee surgery. Schedule an immediate appointment right now at one of our seven New York locations. Many of our doctors are often available to examine you that same day.
What are common types of resurfacing knee surgery?
Many people choose knee resurfacing surgery because it often allows them to keep more of their own knee cartilage and bone. That’s why many younger people choose this option instead of total knee replacement surgery.
In general, there are two main types of knee resurfacing surgical procedures:
You can learn more about both procedures by clicking on the links above. In general, we strongly advise you to consult with one of our physicians as soon as possible to discuss whether knee resurfacing surgery is right for your specific medical condition.
We can diagnose what’s wrong when we examine you. To better determine what’s wrong with your knee, that often involves taking an MRI scan of your knee. That’s why each one of our seven New York offices is equipped with an MRI machine.
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You have lived with knee pain for long enough. Learn more about whether knee resurfacing surgery is right for you. Contact our medical clinic and schedule an appointment with one of our doctors. Many are available to see you on short notice, including the same day in some cases.
Our medical practice is in network and accepts coverage by most major insurance providers. As a result, your operation might not cost you anything, particularly if you’re undergoing knee surgery due to a work-related injury. Workers’ compensation often covers these medical procedures.
Schedule an appointment online or call us. One of our experienced, New York knee resurfacing surgeons can examine you, diagnose what’s wrong and advise you on what type of medical treatment makes the most sense for you.
Bicompartmental Knee Resurfacing
Bicompartmental knee resurfacing surgery can be effective, less invasive alternative to total knee replacement surgery. Your knee surgeon may recommend bicompartmental knee resurfacing if you have moderate osteoarthritis in two out of three knee compartments and other, non-surgical treatment options have not relieved your knee pain.
This surgical knee procedure often provides relief to people experiencing knee pain due to arthritis since the surface of the knee joint or knee cartilage is no longer smooth, often due to normal wear and tear.
Bicompartmental knee resurfacing surgery involves smoothing out the rough edges inside your knee. That way, your knee can move smoothly again and hopefully you no longer feel any pain in your knee or other surrounding parts in your leg.
There are many reasons why you may want to consider bicompartmental knee resurfacing surgery. Specifically, this surgical procedure will allow you to keep more of your natural bone, cartilage and ligaments in your knee. As a result, many younger, active patients choose to undergo this procedure since they can often resume moving normally sooner and often have a shorter recovery time.
In addition, if you decide later to undergo total knee replacement (TKR) surgery in the future, bicompartmental knee resurfacing will not affect your ability to undergo TKR surgery. Bicompartmental knee resurfacing surgery sometimes can be performed on an outpatient basis, meaning you would not have to stay overnight in a hospital.
This knee resurfacing procedure is often recommended if you only need one of your three knee compartments resurfaced, often due to osteoarthritis. A procedure like this is often done because one part of your knees has rough surfaces, which results in knee pain when you move.
In many cases, partial knee resurfacing involves making the rough surfaces of the femur, tibia or kneecap (patella) smoother, resulting in pain-free movement. This relatively non-invasive surgical procedure often results in a quicker recovery time compared to total knee replacement (TKR) surgery. Often, there’s also less scar tissue and less blood loss.
Complications can sometimes occur due to partial knee resurfacing, including infections, blood clots and ligament injuries. That’s why it’s important to discuss the different options available to you with one of our experienced, New York orthopedic knee surgeons. We can explain which surgical procedure makes the most sense for you.
