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.
Advanced knee replacement program
Knee problems throw your life off balance. We can help you find stability again.
Portsmouth Region Hospital performs knee surgery using advanced techniques, including robotic surgery, which may offer many benefits. Our customized implant solutions can mean a better fit, faster recovery and enhanced performance.
Are your knees healthy?
Knee issues can significantly impact various aspects of your life. We offer a knee health risk assessment to help you get started on a path to recovery and wellness.
Knee issues can significantly impact various aspects of your life. We offer a knee health risk assessment to help you get started on a path to recovery and wellness.
Knee replacement services
Your joint replacement begins with expert orthopedic care and continues with education about the condition and procedures available to you.
Candidates for knee replacement surgery
Knee arthroplasty, more commonly known as knee replacement surgery, aims to relieve knee pain and restore joint function. It involves the resurfacing or capping of the ends of bones damaged by arthritis or injury with a prosthetic (artificial) implant made from metal or plastic.
You may be a candidate for knee replacement surgery if you:
- Experience knee pain with activity
- Feel pain even while resting
- Have difficulty sitting, climbing stairs or bending down
- Tried other treatments, such as diet, exercise and medications, without success
- Wake up during the night due to knee pain
Benefits of our knee care program
Features of our knee replacement program include:
- Care throughout your treatment journey
- Comprehensive presurgical education
- History of positive joint-replacement outcomes
- Fellowship-trained, board-certified specialists
- Specialized programs before and after surgery
Types of knee replacement surgery we offer
We offer options to fit your goals and lifestyle, including:
- Total knee replacement — This procedure involves all entities (thigh, skin, kneecap) that form the knee joint. The implants vary depending on your weight, size and activity level.
- Partial knee replacement — When damage is limited to a portion of the knee (inside, outside or front), we can preserve healthy tissue and bone through a less invasive procedure. Partial knee replacement is also called resurfacing.
Robotic knee replacement surgery
Our skilled surgeons use robot-assisted technology to perform knee replacement surgery whenever possible. This minimally invasive method offers several potential benefits, including reduced scarring, shorter hospital stays and faster recovery.