Find Relief from Knee Pain, Stiffness & Immobility at Jupiter Medical Center
If your stiff, painful, achy knees that make it difficult to perform even
the simplest of activities, and if and other treatments are no longer
working, considering consulting the orthopedic experts at The Anderson
Family Orthopedic & Spine Center of Excellence.
Leading providers of partial and total knee replacements for patients throughout
Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast, the Anderson Family Center’s
expert orthopedic surgeons specialize in revolutionary and minimally invasive
surgical techniques and implants to ease knee pain.
One of Jupiter’s innovative technologies is the Mako SmartRobotics™
Surgery system for partial and total knee resurfacing and replacement.
The combination of Mako imaging technology and robotic surgical equipment
creates a unique-to-you, anatomic 3-D computer model of your knee, allowing
your surgeon to increase the preciseness of bone resurfacing and fit of
an artificial knee implant in real time during your asurgery.
Thanks to the Jupiter team’s skills and expertise at traditional
and Mako knee repair and replacement, you can enjoy improved quality of
life and an enjoyable return to everyday activities and pain-free movement.
Learn more about traditional
knee replacement surgery at the Jupiter Health Library.
Experience the Jupiter Medical Center Team Approach to Pain Relief & Recovery
As a knee patient at Jupiter Medical Center, you’ll encounter some
of the most comprehensive orthopedic care in Florida:
- Support from an entire orthopedic team that includes surgeons, pain management
specialists, anesthesiologists, nurses and therapist
- A dedicated orthopedic and spine patient navigator to guide you through
the process with education and support
- A range of treatment options, including medications, injections, physical
therapy or other types of surgery
- Pre- and post-surgery strengthening and rehabilitation, including a preoperative
educational class that prepares you for surgery and provides invaluable
information for your recovery
Are You a Candidate for Knee Surgery?
Surgery is recommended for many reasons including:
- Severe knee pain or stiffness that limits everyday activities, including,
walking, climbing stairs, and getting in and out of chairs
- Walking more than a few blocks without significant pain and/or the need
to use a cane or walker
- Moderate or severe knee pain while resting, either day or night
- Chronic knee inflammation and swelling that does not improve with rest
or medications
- Knee deformity, such as a knee that bows out or in
- Failure to respond to other treatments (e.g., anti-inflammatory medications,
cortisone injections, lubricating injections, physical therapy, other surgery)
Most total knee replacements involve patients ages 50-80, but surgery decisions
are based primarily on your level of pain and disability. Total knee replacements
have been performed successfully at all ages, from teens with juvenile
arthritis to the elderly patient with degenerative arthritis.
Each patient is evaluated individually. You and your surgeon will decide
when the time is right for knee surgery.
- Surgery is recommended for many reasons including:
- Severe knee pain or stiffness that limits everyday activities, including,
walking, climbing stairs, and getting in and out of chairs
- Walking more than a few blocks without significant pain and the need to
use a cane or walker
- Moderate or severe knee pain while resting, either day or night
- Chronic knee inflammation and swelling that does not improve with rest
or medications
- Knee deformity - a bowing in or out of the knee
- Failure to substantially improve with other treatments such as anti-inflammatory
medications, cortisone injections, lubricating injections, physical therapy,
or other surgery
There are no absolute age or weight restrictions for total knee replacement
surgery. Recommendations for surgery are based on patients' pain and
disability, not their age. The majority of total knee replacements are
in patients' ages 50 to 80, but each patient is evaluated individually.
Total knee replacements have been performed successfully at all ages,
from the young teenager with juvenile arthritis to the elderly patient
with degenerative arthritis.