Trusted knee replacement surgery
Experience less pain & quicker recovery
Knee replacement surgery relieves discomfort in more than 90 percent of patients, and it may be your best option if you have arthritis or if your daily activities are limited due to an injury, pain, deformity, or stiffness of the knee. Our experts perform knee replacements using the most advanced methods and technology available, so you can trust your care to us.
Back on your feet faster:
Our leading-edge knee replacements and experienced surgeons help you return back to your life and work quicker with less pain. We offer outpatient primary joint replacements that may allow patients to go home the same day of surgery, and our inpatient procedures typically allow them to:
- Walk on the day of surgery
- Go home after one to three days
- Resume normal activity levels after about two to three months
Schedule an appointment to learn more. Call 800-3-ADVOCATE or find a specialist online.
Full range of options to meet your needs
Sometimes cartilage damage in the knee is limited to one or two surfaces. When this happens, a partial knee replacement/resurfacing (PKR) may be more appropriate for patients. This procedure replaces either the inside or outside part of the knee with an implant. It may delay or avoid the need for a total joint replacement.
During partial knee replacements or resurfacing, our experts use the most advanced techniques to reduce the loss of healthy tissue.
Total knee replacements may be performed if cartilage damage in the knee has occurred on both sides of the joint or in all three joint components. During the surgery, the damaged part of the knee joint is removed from the surface of the bones, and the surfaces are then shaped to match an artificial joint. The artificial joint may then be attached to the thigh bone, shin and knee cap. When fit together, the attached artificial parts for the joint rely on the surrounding muscles and ligaments for support and function.
We use the most contemporary, muscle-sparing techniques during total knee replacements.
We specialize in revision surgery for knee replacements that have become worn out, loose, broken or infected. During these surgeries, our experts use techniques that preserve the most tissue and result in better, longer-lasting outcomes.
Joint replacement education
Are you scheduled for joint replacement or knee replacements at Advocate Health Care? Take one of our pre-operative classes to learn more about the procedure and help you prepare for it. Patients who are knowledgeable about what to expect usually feel better about the process. Your loved ones can attend the class with you or register as a family member to take it online. Register today.
Is that pain cause for concern?
Back, neck, hip or knee pain can cause severe discomfort and affect the way you live your life. Our pain quizzes evaluate your symptoms and risk factors and give you an idea of what to do next based on your results.
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