3 Signs It's Time to Replace Your Knee

You rely on your knee joints to bend, walk, run, sit, and stay active. When your knees become painful, your life becomes more limited.

At Twin Palm Orthopedics, located in Ocala, Florida, orthopedic surgeon Dr. Derek Farr offers total and partial knee replacement to keep you moving and pain-free. Prosthetic parts replace elements of your knee joints that have sustained damage and wear-and-tear. After your recovery, your knees work just like new.

When should you start thinking about knee replacement surgery? Here are some warning signs.

1. Your knees hurt frequently

Because your knees are essential to mobility, these joints take plenty of pressure and wear-and-tear. Knee injuries and damage to elements in your knee joints are common, especially as you age. Conditions like osteoarthritis and issues like repetitive stress from jobs or sports increase your risk of knee pain and dysfunction.

If you’re experiencing chronic knee pain and dysfunction, talk to Dr. Farr at Twin Palm Orthopedics about the best way to find relief. Suppose conservative measures, like healthy weight loss, anti-inflammatory medications, and physical therapy, don’t improve your condition. In that case, surgical knee replacement may be the best way to find lasting pain relief.

2. Your activity levels are dropping

Staying active is essential for your health and wellness at any age. But, it’s extra important for seniors to maintain healthy activity levels. And, if your knees are painful or function is compromised, it’s easy for your activity levels to dwindle.

To return to regular exercise, find out if you are a good candidate for total or partial knee replacement surgery.

3. You miss your mobility and independence

The freedom to move without fear of pain is valuable. If osteoarthritis has affected your mobility, you don’t have to live with less independence. Total or partial knee replacement gives your freedom back and lets you reclaim your full quality of life.

At Twin Palm Orthopedics, Dr. Farr uses state-of-the-art robotic surgery techniques paired with top-quality Stryker Mako MCK implants during your knee replacement procedure.

Partial knee replacement surgery is often minimally invasive with reduced associated risks and recovery time. After your knee replacement surgery, you could be recovered and moving pain-free within as little as 6-8 weeks.

To learn more about surgical knee replacement and to receive expert advice on whether it’s time for you to consider a knee replacement procedure, contact our team at Twin Palm Orthopedics today. You can schedule your initial consultation appointment by calling us now. Or, book with our easy-to-use online tool.