Most knee pain is managed without surgery, and our care always starts there. When arthritis has worn the joint beyond repair, minimally invasive knee replacement can restore comfortable, confident movement, with smaller incisions, less pain, and a faster recovery than traditional surgery.
Knee pain has many causes, from sports injuries to arthritis. The right treatment depends on the diagnosis, and most knee pain is managed without surgery. Care begins with the least invasive option that works.
Common causes
Tried first, when appropriate
When knee pain does not respond to conservative care, or imaging shows advanced joint damage, surgical options including knee replacement can restore comfortable movement. Our team includes physicians specializing in both minimally invasive treatment and orthopedic surgery.
When knee replacement is the right step, our team uses minimally invasive technique: smaller incisions and less disruption to the muscles and tissues around the knee. For the right candidate, that changes the experience of surgery and recovery.
Significantly less pain
Less disruption to muscle and tissue around the knee means notably less postoperative pain.
Smaller incisions
An advanced technique uses smaller incisions in place of a larger traditional one.
Faster recovery
Less trauma to the body helps speed the return to the activities you love.
Same-day, outpatient option
For select candidates, knee replacement may be performed on a same-day, outpatient basis.
Relief from arthritis pain
Resurfacing the worn joint addresses the bone-on-bone pain at its source.
Back to moving freely
Walking, stairs, and everyday movement that arthritis had made painful become possible again.
Not every patient is a candidate for every technique. Your surgeon will recommend the approach that fits your knee and your health.
A knee replacement resurfaces the worn joint with a durable implant. Our team uses minimally invasive technique throughout. Here is what the procedure involves.
You are placed under anesthesia and monitored throughout, so the procedure itself is painless.
Your comfort and safety are managed by the care team from start to finish.
The surgeon works through a smaller incision with less disruption to the muscles and tissues around the knee.
Less disruption is what drives the reduced pain and faster recovery of this approach.
The damaged, arthritic surfaces of the knee are removed and prepared for the implant.
Removing the worn surfaces is what ends the bone-on-bone pain you have been living with.
A durable implant is fitted precisely, recreating a smooth, natural-feeling joint.
The new joint is designed to move smoothly and restore comfortable function.
The incision is closed, and a guided recovery plan with physical therapy begins.
A structured recovery is central to a strong, lasting result.
Your surgeon will confirm the details of your procedure, including whether a same-day discharge is right for you.
Knee replacement may be right for you when these ring true, and when less invasive care can no longer keep you comfortable. The surest way to know is a conversation with an orthopedic specialist.
Deep, persistent knee pain
Aching that lingers with walking, stairs, or at rest, and often disturbs your sleep.
Conservative care isn't enough
Medication, injections, and physical therapy no longer control your symptoms.
Imaging shows joint damage
X-rays reveal advanced arthritis or bone-on-bone wear in the knee.
Stiffness and instability
Trouble straightening or bending the knee, or a sense that it may give way.
Your life has shrunk around it
You have given up activities, hobbies, or travel you love because of your knee.
You are in good general health
Overall health supports surgery and healing, something we assess together during your evaluation.
Recognize yourself here? Schedule a consultation and we will review your imaging and every option with you.
Knee pain has many causes, including injury to the knee or surrounding muscles, sports injuries, cartilage tears, sprained or strained ligaments, meniscus tears, and medical conditions such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, or tendonitis. The best way to know the cause is an evaluation with an orthopedic specialist.
Usually not. In many cases knee pain is treated with minimally invasive options such as injections, anti-inflammatory medication, and physical therapy. Surgery is considered only when the knee no longer responds to conservative care. At Total Spine, care always begins with the least invasive option appropriate for you.
Knee replacement is considered when arthritis or joint damage causes pain that limits daily life and sleep, imaging shows advanced wear, and conservative care is no longer enough. Your surgeon will review your imaging and options with you before recommending surgery.
Minimally invasive total knee replacement is an advanced surgical technique that uses smaller incisions and less disruption to the muscles and tissues around the knee, which significantly reduces postoperative pain and speeds recovery compared with traditional surgery.
Sometimes. For select candidates, knee replacement may be performed on a same-day, outpatient basis, and a minimally invasive approach typically means a shorter hospital stay overall. Your surgeon will confirm what is appropriate for your health and your procedure.
A minimally invasive knee replacement generally means less pain and a faster recovery than traditional surgery. Guided movement and physical therapy begin soon after surgery, everyday activities return over the following weeks, and the knee continues to strengthen over the following months. Your surgeon and physical therapist will guide your individual timeline.
Beyond knee replacement, our team offers knee arthroscopy, knee ligament reconstruction, and meniscectomy, along with non-surgical care such as injections, medication, and physical therapy. The right option depends on your diagnosis.
Knee arthritis tends to build slowly, so it is easy to adapt to the pain without realizing how much it has taken. These are the signs it may be time to talk to a specialist:
A minimally invasive knee replacement generally means less pain and a faster recovery than traditional surgery. Every recovery is individual, and your surgeon and physical therapist will tailor the plan to you.
Guided movement and physical therapy begin soon after surgery. Depending on your case, you may go home the same day or after a shorter stay than traditional surgery requires.
Begin gentle, guided activity as directed.
You move around with support while the knee heals, and the arthritis pain you had before often begins to ease.
Attend physical therapy and follow your activity guidance closely.
Walking aids are gradually set aside and many everyday activities return, at a pace your surgeon confirms.
Keep building strength and range of motion steadily through therapy.
The knee keeps getting stronger, and the full benefits of the surgery are typically felt over the following months.
Stay active and keep your follow-up visits so we can confirm you are on track.
Contact your care team promptly about fever, increasing redness or drainage, calf pain or swelling, or pain that is not improving.
Traditional knee replacement has long been effective, but advances in technique have made a minimally invasive version an excellent option. Both use the same durable implant. The difference is how the joint is reached, and how that shapes recovery.
For the right candidate, the minimally invasive approach means less pain, a shorter stay, and a faster return to the life you have been missing.
Not every patient is a candidate for every technique. Your surgeon will recommend the approach that fits your knee and health.
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Ultra-minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques
We specialize in procedures performed through incisions smaller than a dime, sparing muscle and supporting a faster recovery.
Same-day, outpatient procedures
Most patients walk in and return home within hours, rather than facing an overnight hospital stay.
Board-certified, fellowship-trained surgeons
Our team includes early leaders in endoscopic spine surgery.
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Minimally invasive knee replacement
Smaller incisions and less tissue disruption, with same-day surgery for select candidates.
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