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Knee replacement
At Ascension Saint Agnes, orthopedic surgeons perform outpatient knee replacement surgery.
Outpatient knee replacement in Baltimore
At Ascension Saint Agnes, orthopedic surgeons perform outpatient knee replacement surgery.
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Knee replacement at Ascension Saint Agnes
- Arthroscopy joint procedures
- Joint revision surgery
- Pain management and joint injections
- Total knee replacement
Advanced surgical techniques: Robotic-assisted knee replacement
Robotic arm-assisted surgery systems allow for a personalized, 3D surgical plan. Robotic 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 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 Saint Agnes
When you choose Ascension Saint Agnes for care, physical therapists and occupational therapists at Ascension Sacred Heart 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.
Providers: Refer a patient
Referring your patients is simple and hassle-free. Send your patient’s medical records, and we'll take it from there — keeping you in the loop throughout the process while ensuring your patient gets the advanced care they need.
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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