A new technique for Total Knee Replacement is being offered by Dr. Chambers of Strand Regional Specialty Associates of Myrtle Beach, SC. This new procedure may offer faster recovery to patients needing Total Knee Replacement.
This new technique uses a 3” to 4” incision to place the knee replacement as opposed to traditional surgery for this type of procedure which often used an 8” incision resulting in more trauma to the knee. The result is a much quicker recovery time and better prognosis for the patient. Often patients are able to walk with the assistance of a cane within several weeks of having surgery. The procedure can also result in less rehabilitation and therapy time as well as lower post operative pain associated with the procedure.
This minimally-invasive quadriceps-sparing total knee replacement is appropriate for most patterns of knee arthritis. If you are interested in this procedure, have untreated knee pain, or other arthritis related pain, please contact Dr. Chambers at Strand Regional Specialty Associates in Myrtle Beach via our web site, http://www.srsa.com, or phone (843) 449-2336.
About Total Knee Replacements
Total Knee replacement is a surgical procedure that decreases pain and improves the quality of life in many patients with severe arthritis of the knees. Typically, patients undergo this surgery after non-operative treatments such as activity modification, anti-inflammatory medications, or knee joint injections, have failed to provide relief of arthritic symptoms. Surgeons have performed knee replacements for over three decades, generally with excellent results with typically 90 percent success rates after 10 years. If you have knee pain or are in need of a replacement please contact our office to schedule an appointment.
