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Orthopedic Knee Specialist

Is Knee Replacement Right for You?

Knee replacement is intended for use in individuals with joint disease resulting from degenerative and rheumatoid arthritis, or avascular necrosis.

Knee joint replacement is intended for use in individuals with joint disease resulting from degenerative, rheumatoid and post- traumatic arthritis, and for moderate deformity of the knee.

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Types of Partial Knee Replacement Surgeries

Based on the severity of the arthritis in the knee, total or partial knee replacement may be recommended by a surgeon. Depending on where the arthritis affects the knee, patients may have an implant inserted in any of the following areas:

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Biocompartmental

Medial (Inside)

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Patellofemoral (top)

Lateral (outside)

Surgical Knee Replacement

How It Works

Mako for Partial Knee replacement is a treatment option for adults living with early- to midstage osteoarthritis (OA) that has not yet progressed to all three compartments of the knee.

Treatment for Various Stages of Knee Pain

Early-Stage
Midstage
Late-Stage
Treatment

Partial Knee
Replacement

Total Knee
Replacement

Total Knee Replacement Surgery

How It Works

Mako for Total Knee replacement is a treatment option for adults living with mid- to late-stage osteoarthritis of the knee. With a Mako Total Knee replacement, the entire knee joint is replaced, and the surgeon inserts a Triathlon Total Knee implant. With over a decade of clinical history, Triathlon knee replacements are different than traditional knee replacements because they are designed to work with the body to promote natural-like circular motion.

Frequently Asked Questions

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