Knee surgery

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Trust the leader in surgical knee care

Each year, patients from all over the region, country, and world come to Penn Medicine for excellent care from our top knee surgeons. We lead in the latest research, clinical trials, advanced imaging, and surgical techniques. Our orthopaedic knee surgeons are known for their carefully planned treatment recommendations and compassionate care.

We have extensive experience with all knee surgery types, from common procedures to rare and complex cases. Whether you’re consulting with a knee replacement surgeon or any of our orthopaedic knee specialists, our approach is to treat the whole person. This means you’ll get customized treatment plans with input from many specialists who work closely with you to meet all your needs and ensure the best possible outcome. This includes physical medicine and rehabilitation providers and physical therapists who develop thorough rehabilitation plans tailored to your specific goals.

Types of knee surgery

Our orthopaedic knee surgeons are experts in an array of surgical techniques from routine procedures to complex revisions. We offer both traditional open surgery and minimally invasive surgery such as arthroscopy for knee preservation and replacement, including the latest robotic technologies to further enhance the precision and accuracy of our surgeons. Offerings include:

ACL reconstruction
ACL reconstruction is surgery to reconstruct the ligament in the center of your knee. The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) connects your shin bone (tibia) to your thigh bone (femur). A tear of this ligament can cause your knee to give way during physical activity, most often during side-step or cutting movements.
Arthrodesis (joint fusion)
This surgery fuses bones together into one continuous bone structure to relieve pain in a joint.
Arthroscopy
This minimally invasive procedure uses an arthroscope to view the inside of a joint and make repairs.
Knee ligament repair
This surgery, often used to treat ACL damage and tears, can restore knee stability and function.
Knee replacement surgery
This surgical procedure replaces a damaged knee joint with an artificial joint to relieve pain.
Knee tendon and ligament repair
These surgical procedures treat tears or ruptures of key structures supporting the knee joint.

The latest options for knee replacement surgery

At Penn Medicine, we specialize in advanced knee replacement surgery to restore mobility and relieve pain. Our expert team uses the latest techniques, tailored to your needs, ensuring a personalized approach. Trust us to help you get back to your active lifestyle with confidence.

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Knee replacement surgery

This surgical procedure replaces a damaged knee joint with an artificial joint to relieve pain.

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Robotic knee replacement

A robotic arm and 3D imaging are used to enhance surgical precision when replacing a knee joint.

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Our doctors

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