Private Knee Replacement Surgery
Accelerate your journey to an active lifestyle with Dr. Adam Hart’s advanced knee replacement techniques, tailored to your individual needs for a faster, safer recovery.
Knee Replacement
Regain Your Mobility with Expert Care
Knee replacement is one of the most reliable procedures for relieving chronic knee pain and restoring function. Explore the sections below to learn if you may need surgery, how the procedure works, and what to expect before, during, and after your knee replacement.
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When Do I Need A Knee Replacement?
What Is A Knee Replacement?
A knee replacement (arthroplasty) is a surgical procedure used to replace damaged cartilage in the knee joint with a femoral and a tibial orthopedic implant. This is one of the most successful surgeries in all of medicine: restoring mobility, relieving pain, and improving quality of life for the patient.
Partial Versus Total?
When the arthritis is limited to the inner (medial) compartment of the knee, a partial (unicompartmental) knee replacement may be preferable. This is where only the affected half of the knee is replaced and has the advantages of a shorter surgery, faster recovery, fewer complications, and a more natural moving knee (since all the ligaments and tendons are preserved). In contrast, patients with advanced arthritis affecting the entire knee should undergo total knee replacement.
Patient Preparation For Surgery
Once indicated for knee replacement, we suggest patients optimize their health and fitness to ensure a rapid recovery from surgery. Patients should maintain a healthy body weight and nutrition, continue physical therapy and exercise to maintain strength in the periarticular muscles, and stop smoking. Any medical conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and sleep apnea should be appropriately treated before surgery.
The Knee Replacement Process
1. Personalized Planning
A knee replacement requires careful surgical planning and preparation. Once a patient is indicated for knee replacement, special x-rays are obtained that allow for digital calibration. A surgical plan is prepared using templating software which ensures optimal implant selection, postoperative alignment, and estimates the implant sizes and position. Dr Hart will select the surgical implants that best suits the anatomy, activity level, age, and expectations of the patient.
2. Advanced Surgical Procedure
Surgery is performed in a state-of-the-art accredited surgical facility to ensure utmost sterility and success of the procedure. The vast majority of patients will undergo regional anesthesia and pain block which avoids the need for a respirator and provides optimal surgical conditions for rapid recovery. With Dr Hart, the surgery takes about two hours and meticulous effort is made to preserve the integrity of the bone and soft tissues.
3. Accelerated Recovery
Patients start mobilizing shortly after the procedure and usually walk with a walker or crutches within a few hours of the surgery. About 50% of Dr Hart’s primary knee replacements are performed as day surgeries. A multimodal strategy is used for pain control and most patients resume their regular daily activities by 4-6 weeks. ports and running are permitted after 3 months. Dr Hart encourages his patients to live active lives and resume whatever sports and activities they enjoy most.
A Closer Look: Knee Replacement in Images
Arthritic Knee X-ray
An X-ray showing advanced cartilage wear.
Surgical Planning
Digital templating software used to plan implant size and position.
X-ray After Knee Replacement
Postoperative image demonstrating implant position.
How Long Does A Knee Replacement Last?
Since the first knee replacements in North America in the 1970’s, there have been tremendous advances in surgical technique and implants. Most national registries demonstrate typical implant survivorship above 90% twenty years after knee replacement. Dr Hart follows all his patients and is a leader in revision knee surgery in the event a reoperation is needed.
Risks & Complications
Knee replacement surgery is a tremendously successful surgery and is performed on over 75,000 patients in Canada per year. Careful surgical planning, meticulous technique, and preoperative optimization help mitigate the risk of a complication. Nonetheless, there are still occasional complications following surgery which include infection, loosening, fracture, damage to a nerve or blood vessel, or a medical complication. These risks are variable from patient to patient and will be discussed in more detail at your preoperative consultation.
State-of-the-Art Surgery Center
Benefit from rapid access to hip and knee replacement surgeries at our cutting-edge surgical facility in downtown Montreal. Our private pay options provide timely and personalized care for Quebec and Canadian residents, ensuring you receive the best possible treatment without the long public waitlists.
Our Specialized Procedures
Hip Replacement
Experience advanced hip replacement surgeries designed to enhance your mobility and alleviate pain. Dr. Hart customizes each procedure to fit your lifestyle and anatomical needs, ensuring a smoother recovery and long-lasting results.
Knee Replacement
Achieve a better quality of life with our comprehensive knee replacement options. Whether partial or total, Dr. Hart’s expertise ensures optimal functionality and comfort tailored to your specific condition.
Robotic Assisted Hip Or Knee Replacement
Experience the precision of robotic-assisted surgery. Dr. Hart leverages cutting-edge robotic technology to optimize implant placement, reduce recovery time, and deliver personalized, long-lasting results.
