Knee Replacement
Move without pain. Advanced knee replacement surgery for arthritis and degenerative joint disease. Most patients walk the same day.
What is Knee Replacement?
Knee replacement (total knee arthroplasty) is a surgical procedure that replaces the damaged surfaces of the knee joint with metal and plastic components. This eliminates the painful bone-on-bone contact caused by arthritis and restores smooth, pain-free movement.
Dr. Hunter uses the latest techniques and implant technology to provide optimal outcomes. Using rapid recovery protocols, most patients are able to stand and walk on the day of surgery, and many return home the same day or the following morning.
Depending on your specific condition, Dr. Hunter may recommend a total knee replacement or a partial knee replacement, which preserves more of your natural knee structure when only one part of the joint is damaged.
Is Knee Replacement Right for You?
Knee replacement may be recommended if conservative treatments haven’t provided relief and you’re experiencing these symptoms:
- Severe knee pain that limits walking or climbing stairs
- Knee pain that interferes with sleep
- Chronic swelling that doesn't improve with rest
- Knee stiffness or deformity (bowing in or out)
- Little relief from medications or injections
- Bone-on-bone arthritis visible on X-ray
Why Choose Dr. Hunter?
- Advanced implant technology
- Robotics-assisted surgery
- Personalized surgical planning
- Patients walk the same day
- Minimally invasive options
- Rapid recovery protocols
- Long-lasting results
Joint Replacement Specialist
Fellowship trained at Hoag Orthopedic Institute
Recovery Timeline
Here’s a general timeline of what to expect after knee replacement surgery. Individual recovery times may vary.
Day 1
Standing and walking with a walker
Week 1-2
Bending knee to 90 degrees, home exercises
Week 3-6
Walking with a cane, driving resume
Month 2-3
Return to most daily activities
Month 3-6
Full recovery, return to active lifestyle
What to Expect
Before Surgery
Complete evaluation including X-rays and physical exam. Pre-operative exercises to strengthen muscles.
During Surgery
The procedure takes 1-2 hours. You'll receive anesthesia and wake up with a new knee.
After Surgery
Physical therapy starts immediately. Most patients walk on day one and go home within 24 hours.
Related Conditions
Take the first step toward pain-free movement
Schedule a consultation with Dr. Hunter to learn if knee replacement is the right solution for your knee pain.