Contemplating surgery can be a frightening
experience for patients. It is our
philosophy at the Philadelphia Center for
Minimally Invasive Knee Surgery to spend
adequate time with you so that you understand
the potential risks and benefits of surgery and
alternative treatment options, have appropriate
expectations for the postoperative period, and
are empowered in the decision process and
engaged in the experience. It is our
intention that this website and your personal
visit with us will make your knee replacement
experience as informative and pleasant as
possible.
Philadelphia Center for Minimally Invasive Knee
Surgery's Approach to Knee Surgery
Arthritis is the deterioration of the cartilage buffer between the bones, and it commonly results in pain, deformity, and eventual loss of movement. Millions of people seek medical care each year for painful knee arthritis. This pain can be minor, causing sporadic discomfort, or it can be more severe, resulting in profound disability. Osteoarthritis is a common degenerative process that causes cartilage breakdown in the joints.
Many cases of arthritis can be treated with a variety of non-surgical measures (such as physical therapy, weight reduction, bracing, medications, injections, and nutritional supplements), while others may require surgery. At the Philadelphia Center for Minimally Invasive Knee Surgery we will assess the severity and impact of your arthritis, consider your individual needs, and develop a treatment plan that is appropriate for you.
