Do people with early heart disease have symptoms?
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Signs of heart disease aren’t always obvious. Some people notice chest discomfort, shortness of breath or unusual fatigue, while others don’t notice any changes at all.
Knee replacement
Talk with an experienced orthopedic surgeon at Ascension Illinois about knee replacement surgery.
Knee replacement in Chicagoland
Talk with an experienced orthopedic surgeon at Ascension Illinois about knee replacement surgery.
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Knee replacement at Ascension Illinois
If knee pain from arthritis or an injury is making the simplest tasks seem difficult, talk with an experienced orthopedic specialist at Ascension Illinois. Many of our hospitals are recipients of the Gold Seal of Approval® by The Joint Commission and the Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Distinction+ designation for joint replacement.
Talk with your doctor about your concerns and how your knee pain is affecting your daily life. We listen to understand you. Your doctor works with you to create a personalized care plan that helps relieve your pain and gets you back to the things you love.
Our therapeutic and surgical treatment options include:
- Arthroscopy joint procedures
- Joint revision surgery
- Pain management and joint injections
- Partial knee replacement
- Total knee replacement
Advanced options for knee replacement surgery
Knee replacement surgery doesn’t have to mean spending days in the hospital. For some knee replacements, you may go home to recover the same day as your procedure. Ascension Illinois offers partial and total knee replacement.
During your pre-surgery evaluation, ask your doctor if you will need to stay in the hospital after your surgery, or if you can recover at home. Your doctor and orthopedic care team work together to deliver personalized care before, during and after your surgery.
Advanced surgical techniques: Robotic-assisted knee replacement
Robotic arm-assisted surgery systems allow for a personalized, 3D surgical plan. Robotic arm-assisted surgery is often used for greater accuracy in total knee and partial knee replacements. Robotic-assisted procedures allow your orthopedic surgeon to have better implant alignment and positioning. Total knee replacements help relieve pain caused by arthritis, joint degeneration and osteoarthritis (OA).
Supporting your knee replacement recovery
Your orthopedic care team will explain what to expect during knee replacement surgery and throughout your recovery. Together, we’ll discuss:
- How to use a walker or cane
- Managing pain, swelling and joint stiffness
- Nutrition before and after surgery
- Rehabilitation services with physical therapy and occupational therapy
- Wound healing instructions
Your knee surgery recovery team will prepare you for caring for yourself at home after surgery. We’re here to support you during your recovery. If you need more care in the hospital, we have an orthopedic inpatient unit with skilled nursing and specialized rehabilitation services.
Connected to rehabilitation care at Ascension Illinois
When you choose Ascension Illinois for care, our physical therapists and occupational therapists provide orthopedic rehabilitation. After your knee surgery, our care team starts physical therapy as part of your recovery plan. Your therapists work with you to help strengthen your muscles.
We provide extended care options from home health care and in-hospital rehabilitation units to skilled nursing facilities. Throughout your recovery, physical therapy clinics are here to help you manage your pain and increase your strength and flexibility at appointments once you go home.
Get a second opinion
If you have questions about your orthopedic diagnosis or treatment plan, a second opinion can help you better understand your care options. Our orthopedic specialists can review your medical records, imaging and medical history to provide an additional perspective on your condition and recommended treatment.
Before your appointment, check with your insurance provider to find out if a second opinion is covered. We can also request your medical records and imaging from your doctor on your behalf so they can be shared with your care team before your visit.
Insurance coverage for surgery
Talk with your insurance provider about insurance coverage options for having an outpatient orthopedic surgery, such as total knee replacement. Orthopedic surgery may be covered by various insurance plans as well as Medicare. First, you need to be evaluated by an orthopedic surgeon.
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