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Partial vs. Total Knee Replacement: Which Procedure Is Right for You?
Partial and total knee replacement aren't interchangeable, and choosing the wrong one can affect your recovery and long-term results. Dr. Broome breaks down what separates the two procedures, who tends to be the ideal candidate for each, and how San Antonio's knee replacement surgeons help patients figure out which path fits their knee.
What Implant Is Best for a knee replacement?
We asked Dr. Broome what his favorite knee implant is to use for knee replacement surgery — read along to find out which one he chooses and why!
LONG-TERM TESTING FOR SMITH + NEPHEW with dr. broome
Dr. Broome specializes in knee replacement surgery, and his research and studies have led him to believe that Smith + Nephew knee implants are the best choice for his patients!
The Best Knee Replacement - Smith + Nephew with Dr. Broome
Our main goal is for our patients to feel comfortable and pain-free after their knee replacement surgery. That’s why we have chosen the top-tier knee implant, Smith + Nephew, to relieve any pain you are experiencing.
A Knee Replacement Patient Testimonial for Dr. Broome
To be honest with you, I truly believe I'm better now than I was before the surgery. I truly do.
STRAIGHT FROM DR. STRYKER: TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT 101
Dr. Stryker uses a technique he created for first time knee replacement patients. He still makes an incision over the front of the knee. However, instead of cutting the tendon that attaches to the kneecap or the quadriceps tendon, he actually comes underneath the muscle and slides that muscle over the top to get into the knee. Then, he uses a computer to help him align the cutting guides. He would, then, shave off the very end of the thigh bone and the very top of the shin bone to replace those with metal caps.