Knee replacement and other options in Columbus, Nebraska
Your knees bear the weight of your entire body — literally. So, when you are experiencing pain in your knees, it can significantly decrease your quality of life. You need to find a treatment plan that will help you return to the activities you love to do.
The knee specialists at Columbus Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Clinic start by getting to know you as a patient. We want to know who you are, what you do and what your hobbies are. When we develop a relationship as provider and patient, we can work better together to determine your goals.
There are many options for treating knee pain, including:
- Anti-inflammatory medications
- Activity modification
- Weight loss
- Physical therapy
- Braces
- Injections
When less invasive treatments fail, the next option to consider is surgery. Knee replacement surgery, also known as arthroplasty, involves cutting away the damaged bone and cartilage from your knee and replacing it with an artificial joint made of metal alloys, plastics and polymers. At Columbus Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Clinic, we perform both total knee replacements and partial knee replacements. Our providers who perform knee replacements include Kaare Kolstad, Jr., MD, Anthony White, MD and Michael Pitner, MD.
Mako robotic arm-assisted surgery
The Mako robot, a state-of-the-art piece of technology at Columbus Community Hospital, has provided our surgeons with an excellent tool to allow for accurate placement and alignment of knee implants. When using Mako, surgeons can preserve healthy bone and soft tissue, resulting in less postoperative pain, quicker recovery and shorter hospital stay than manual techniques.
To make an appointment or learn more about knee treatment at Columbus Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Clinic, call 402-562-4700.