Knee Replacement · Orthopedic Surgoens

Knee Replacement Specialists in Conway and Myrtle Beach

Did you know that a knee replacement is one of the most common—and most successful—surgeries in medical history?

This history of excellence continues with our dedicated, compassionate surgeons whose expertise has enabled thousands of residents of Horry County and the surrounding areas to continue their daily activities without knee pain.

Arthritis of the knee is a common condition causing pain and impaired lifestyle for thousands of people. Fortunately, modern surgical procedures can alleviate this condition. We’ll look at some of the extensive types of knee replacements offered through CMC’s Joint Replacement Center and how they can help you get back to the activities you love.

Our joint replacement center team will work closely with you to determine the best course of treatment for your specific knee condition. Some of the knee replacement procedures we offer include:

Total Knee Replacement
A total knee replacement resurfaces the worn parts of the joint. Unlike a hip replacement that removes the ball of the hip joint, a total knee replacement takes away very little of the bone within the knee joint.
It is better to think of a knee replacement as a refinishing of the knee surfaces. With arthritis, the cartilage covering the ends of the bone within the knee joint is badly worn. In a knee replacement, this damaged cartilage, along with a very small amount of bone, is removed with very precise guides and instruments.
The implants, which are made of metal and plastic in a variety of sizes, are then fitted to the bone to provide an artificial surface that causes no pain when the knee is in motion.
Robotic Total Knee Replacement
This surgical procedure using ROSA Knee is similar to traditional total knee replacement, but with a robotic assistant. It allows your surgeon to personalize the surgical approach for your unique anatomy. It’s important to understand that the robot does not operate on its own. That means it does not move unless your surgeon prompts it to. Your surgeon is still in the operating room the entire time and is making all of the decisions throughout your surgery.
During your procedure, ROSA Knee utilizes a camera and optical trackers attached to your leg to know exactly where your knee is in space. Think of it like a very detailed global positioning system (GPS) that you might use in your car. If your leg moves even a fraction of an inch, the robot can tell and adjusts accordingly. This helps ensure that the plan your surgeon put into place is executed as intended. Throughout your surgery, ROSA Knee provides your surgeon with data about your knee. This information, combined with your surgeon’s skill, helps them know how to position your implant based on your unique anatomy.
The benefits of the robotic-assisted knee replacement include:
- Smaller incisions
- Rapid recovery
- Precise placement of the implant
- Reduced injury to adjacent tissues
- Increased longevity of the implant
Partial Knee Replacement
Partial knee replacement (usually called an “unicompartmental”replacement) is done if only part of the knee joint is damaged by arthritis.
Think of the knee as having three compartments or sides: an inside compartment, an outside compartment, and a front compartment for the kneecap. Most frequently, it is the inside compartment that becomes arthritic.
The decision to perform a partial replacement that resurfaces just one compartment or side is made only if the opposite side and the kneecap have healthy normal cartilage at surgery.
Revision Total Knee Replacement
A third type of knee replacement is referred to as a revision total knee. Since it is repeat surgery, a revision is more complex and often requires a special type of implant used for those patients who have had a knee replacement that has failed. Approximately 1 in 10 implants will fail over a 10-year period and will require a revision of the prosthesis.
The bone is not as strong when an implant is removed and the ligaments supporting the knee may be damaged. A revision prosthesis helps address these problems because the surgeon can fit a stem inside the canal of the bone to provide better support for the prosthesis.

Comprehensive Care Beyond a Knee Replacement

Our expertise extends far beyond knee replacement surgery. There are many different diseases and conditions that affect the knees, and our experienced orthopedic doctors in Horry County and Myrtle Beach have the expertise to help you.

We also treat:

Knee Fractures
MPFL Reconstruction
What Is MPFL Reconstruction?
This stands for medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL). The MPFL is a network of tissue that stabilizes your knees by keeping your kneecap (called the patella) in the center of your knee.
During an injury, this ligament may be sprained or torn, and they may be seen more often in athletes. We can help reconstruct this ligament to stabilize your knee and help you regain range of motion.
Torn Meniscus
What Is a Torn Meniscus?
Think of your meniscus as the “shock absorber” of your knee. These rubbery discs stabilize the knee joint and cushion it. Tears in this area can be particularly painful.
While a torn meniscus is often the result of an injury, it can also be degenerative, occurring in older people.
We can repair a torn meniscus through an arthroscopy. In this procedure, our surgeons insert a small tube with a fiber optic video camera. This gives us a close-up view of the injury and enables us to effectively treat it.

Our Orthopedic Specialists Provide Long-Term Relief for Knee Pain and Knee Replacements

There are several potential causes of knee pain, from arthritis to injuries to even the degenerative effects of aging. In addition to knee replacements, we treat a wide variety of knee injuries and conditions.

With a tailored approach to help you, we will completely evaluate your individual situation to create a treatment plan perfectly suited to you.

Don’t let chronic knee pain keep you from the everyday activities you love. Contact us today.

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