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Knee Resurfacing
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If you suffer from knee problems, but are not yet ready for a full joint replacement, Mercy Orthopedics has a solution for you: partial knee resurfacing. Sacramento's Mercy Orthopedics offers this minimally invasive procedure to patients with early to mid-stage arthritis, and for whom non-surgical treatments are no longer effective.
 
Osteoarthritis, a form of arthritis and a degenerative joint disease, causes the breakdown and eventual loss of joint cartilage - a protein substance that serves as a cushion between the bones of a joint. In a patient with osteoarthritis, the top layer of cartilage breaks down and wears away, allowing the knee bones under the cartilage to rub together.
 
The development of osteoarthritis is influenced by multiple factors such as age, gender and inherited traits that can affect the shape and stability of your joints. Other factors can include:
  • A previous knee injury
  • Repetitive strain on the knee
  • Improper joint alignment
  • Being overweight
  • Exercise or sports-generated stress placed on the knee joints
If you suffer from knee degeneration related to osteoarthritis, a Sacramento knee resurfacing surgery can alleviate your pain. During your knee resurfacing surgery, your doctor will treat the damaged tissue in one section of the knee, while not disturbing the knee's remaining healthy tissues. In addition, since partial knee resurfacing is a minimally invasive treatment requiring a much smaller incision than traditional total knee replacement surgeries, your recovery time will be shorter, allowing you to get back to your daily activities soon after your surgery.
 
At Mercy Orthopedics in Sacramento, knee resurfacing comes in a variety of options, including the new MAKOplasty® procedure. When you opt for knee resurfacing, your surgeon will discuss with you the best options for your condition.
 
Get Started  If you're suffering from osteoarthritis of the knee, call Mercy Orthopedics at (916) 851-2511 to schedule a Sacramento knee resurfacing consultation or request an appointment online.
 
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If you're experiencing joint pain, we invite you to request an appointment with one of our doctors.
 
Find a Dignity Health-affiliated orthopedic surgeon or podiatry specialist near you using our online physician directory, or speak with a Dignity Health Orthopedics representative at
(916) 851-2511.
 

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