Knee replacement in Chicagoland
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. Therapeutic and surgical treatment options include:
- Arthroscopy joint procedures
- Joint revision surgery
- Pain management and joint injections
- Partial knee replacement
- Total knee replacement
Advanced surgical care for knee replacement
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.
Your surgeon uses advanced technology, including Mako™ robotic-arm assisted surgery, ROSA® and other robotic assisted procedures. These types of procedures help your surgeon place your new joint with more precision, which can help your new joint fit and feel better. Knee replacements can help relieve pain caused by arthritis, joint degeneration and osteoarthritis.
Supporting your knee replacement recovery
Your orthopedic care team explains what to expect during surgery and throughout your recovery:
- 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
As part of our joint replacement program, physical therapists and occupational therapists at Ascension Illinois 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 rehabilitation units to skilled nursing facilities. Our rehabilitation program includes a gym where your physical therapist works with you to help improve your mobility after surgery. At some locations, we have a simulation kitchen, bath, stairs and car, so you can practice activities of daily living before you leave the hospital.
Get a second opinion from an orthopedic surgeon
Get the confidence and peace of mind that your specialist and care plan are right for you. It's easy to get a second opinion at Ascension Illinois. We can review your medical records and healthcare history to answer your questions and discuss options. Talk with one of our specialists about a personalized care plan.
When you have ongoing knee pain or a knee injury, there’s a lot to think about. We can discuss surgical treatment plans. Our team of highly experienced specialists can provide you with a second opinion based on experience and as part of an integrated national network of care.
Before your appointment, check with your insurance company to find out if a second opinion is covered. We can request your medical records from your doctor on your behalf, so that they can be shared with your care team before your arrival.
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