KNEE REPLACEMENT SURGERY

By Dr Hai Nguyen

What is a knee replacement?

Knee replacement surgery replaces the surfaces of the femur and tibia with artificial implants. If you have difficulty performing simple tasks such as walking, dressing, putting on shoes, going up and down stairs, getting up after sitting, and your quality of life is suffering because of knee pain, it may be time for a knee replacement.

Knee replacement can treat knee pain and stiffness in people with arthritis or advanced osteoarthritis who have not responded to non-surgical treatment.

The aim of the procedure is to enable you to resume your daily activities and exercise with greater comfort.

Dr. Hai Nguyen is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in knee joint replacement and reconstruction.

Dr. Nguyen uses state-of-the-art tools such as computer assistance and robotics to achieve the ultimate goal of restoring the anatomy of the native joint to its natural, individual motion.

There are two types of knee replacement: total and partial. Dr. Nguyen is equally proficient in both techniques, and will suggest the right approach during your consultation, depending on the severity of your pathology, your age and your daily activity.

Who can benefit from a knee replacement?

Dr. Hai Nguyen may recommend a knee replacement if you are experiencing pain, inflammation and significant damage to the knee joint due to conditions such as:

Osteoarthritis (most common)
Arthritis
Osteonecrosis (avascular necrosis)

ARE YOU READY FOR A KNEE REPLACEMENT?

Most people are very satisfied with this procedure. It’s important to be well-informed before undergoing surgery. That’s why our team makes a maximum effort to educate and keep you informed.

Schedule a consultation with Dr. Hai Nguyen to recieve a diagnosis. Dr. Nguyen will answer all your questions regarding the surgery.

Your surgery

Initially, Dr. Nguyen may recommend other treatments such as pain or inflammation medications, walking aids, joint injections and physical therapy. If these measures don’t relieve pain and stiffness, knee arthroplasty may be necessary to restore function and improve quality of life.

During your surgery, Dr. Hai Nguyen will replace the surfaces of one or both ends of the knee joint with artificial parts, depending on the area affected.

Physiotherapy and your involvement in your rehabilitation are extremely important in regaining your mobility and resuming your activities with less pain.

Trust an expert with your hip and knee replacement.

Dr. Nguyen has mastered advanced techniques to treat his patients in a truly personalized manner in every sense of the word. Dr. Nguyen uses tools that enable him to restore the anatomy of the native joint to its natural, individual motion.