Knee Resurfacing

Name: Knee Resurfacing
Brand: NanoKnee™
Rating: 4.9 (149 reviews)

Our unique total knee resurfacing procedure applies the best aspects of a partial knee replacement to all of the knee’s surfaces. This ensures natural mobility, a full range of motion, and a faster recovery.

A Next-level Approach – For Active Patients Who Want the Best The NanoKnee™ Difference

Our hybrid resurfacing technique is a game-changer for patients with arthritis of the entire knee joint. It allows us to remove the damaged areas from all three compartments with less bone resection and minimal disruption to the capsule and ligaments. By treating the entire knee, we can prevent a failure in the future while still delivering the benefits we’re known for, including:

Getting patients on their feet within 30 minutes of surgery
Returning most patients home to begin the healing process within two hours
Reducing recovery time, sparing healthy muscles, and minimizing opioid use

Understanding Your Knee’s Anatomy

Your knee is composed of the femur, tibia, and patella, otherwise known as the thigh bone, shinbone, and kneecap, respectively. The meniscus is the soft cartilage between the femur and tibia. It acts as a cushion that absorbs shock during motion. Arthritis, injury, and other diseases can damage that protective cushion, leading to severe pain and difficulty with daily activities.

Damage to the knee can occur in the following three compartments:

Patellofemoral: behind the kneecap
Medial compartment: on the inside of the knee
Lateral compartment: outside of the knee joint

Tricompartmental Knee Resurfacing

In the past, a total knee replacement was the only treatment option if osteoarthritis progressed to more than one compartment of the knee. Now, orthopedic surgeons can remove up to three components of the knee joint and replace them with partial implants, all while preserving your natural ligaments. The advantages of this approach include:

Less damage to healthy ligaments
A higher chance that your knee will function and feel like your natural joint
Improved range of motion
Smaller scar and quicker recovery
Less post-op pain

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What to Expect During Surgery

Tricompartmental knee resurfacing provides the most minimally invasive total knee replacement available. It’s an advanced technique that requires a high level of technical skill, and Dr. Ferro is one of the few surgeons in the country capable of performing it.

What makes this approach so unique is that it spares the two stabilizing ligaments of the knee: the anterior cruciate ligament and the posterior cruciate ligament. These critical structures give the knee its natural feel and balance when moving.

They are typically removed during a traditional total knee replacement, resulting in patients losing their natural range of motion. In addition, Dr. Ferro resurfaces the damaged compartments of the knee rather than making the large bone cuts required during a traditional replacement surgery.

Recovery and Results

Your recovery and rehabilitation process will begin immediately after surgery. A physical therapist will visit to guide you through exercises to strengthen your leg and restore knee movement, as well as provide you with an at-home exercise program to build your thigh and calf muscles. Knee immobilizers will be used to stabilize the joint, and you will need to walk with crutches or a walker.

The results of the procedure are dramatic and amazing. Our patients experience a range of motion and stability unmatched by traditional total knee replacement. They are recovering faster and immediately gaining confidence in their knee after the procedure.

Your Consultation

When you visit our offices, we prioritize providing relief. We understand the importance of having a dedicated team by your side, committed to finding lasting solutions to your pain. We will listen attentively, educate you about your condition, and collaborate to determine the most suitable treatments.

Dr. Thomas Ferro is an esteemed orthopedic surgeon with over 30 years of experience. He holds board certification and has completed specialized fellowship training on joint replacement surgeries. As the founder and medical director of NanoKnee™, Dr. Ferro is renowned for his pioneering work in advanced joint replacement technology. With his reputation as a leading knee surgeon, he performs a substantial number of successful knee replacements each year.

Is Tricompartmental Knee Replacement Right for You?

This procedure is recommended for severe osteoarthritis of the knee affecting all three compartments. This extensive damage usually affects older patients, but men and women of all ages have enjoyed excellent results with this approach. In addition, you should be active, healthy, and have intact anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments. We may recommend this surgery if you have:

Severe knee pain that limits your daily activities
Moderate to severe pain that wakes you up at night
Chronic knee inflammation that isn’t relieved with rest or medications
A bow-legged deformity
Failed to obtain relief through conservative medical therapies, such as injections or medications

About the NanoKnee™

NanoKnee™ is a unique outpatient total joint center with an exclusive focus on hips and knees. We’re dedicated to leading the field and providing our patients with the highest level of care.