Knee Surgery

Whether you injured yourself playing soccer or have chronic knee pain that isn’t responding to conservative methods, our knee surgeons will determine the best surgical option to get you back in motion.

Our Approach to Knee Surgery

At Virtua, we believe in a comprehensive form of care that considers every aspect of your knee recovery – from initial treatment to physical therapy to pain management. We also understand that each knee injury is as unique as you are as a person, which means that you’ll need a specialized treatment plan to fully address your needs and get you back to living your life.

Throughout your treatment, we provide:

• Early and accurate diagnosis: Many knee injuries can be effectively treated using conservative, non-surgical methods, and other knee injuries require surgery as soon as possible. In any case, the best knee recoveries happen when an injury is identified quickly and accurately, and when treatment starts as soon as possible. Our experienced team doesn’t believe in one-size-fits-all – we consider your unique needs in combination with a reliable triage process to determine the best course of action.
• Evidence-based treatment: At Virtua Reconstructive Orthopedics, your treatment will benefit from the most advanced surgical tools and techniques, and our team takes pride in constantly updating our protocols to align with the most up-to-date, evidence-based outcomes.
• Comprehensive care: Knee surgery is just one piece of the spectrum of knee care available at Virtua Reconstructive Orthopedics, and involves much more than just the knee surgeon. With a well-coordinated team of physical therapists, non-operative sports medicine specialists, sports performance coaches and more, we make sure that we cover every aspect of your care.
• Surgery recovery and rehab: We know that if surgery is necessary for your care, your top concern is getting back to full function. Equipped with the most advanced minimally invasive surgical methods, we not only offer smaller incisions and less pain, but we also work with you post-operation to design a plan to get back to where you want to be as safely as possible.

Types of Knee Surgery at Virtua

Most knee conditions are best treated with more conservative treatment options to start. But when those treatments no longer bring relief, or if your condition calls for immediate intervention, surgery may be the answer for lasting relief.

• Ligament Reconstruction or Repair - These surgeries address torn or damaged knee ligaments (ACL, PCL, MCL, LCL and multi-ligament reconstruction), often due to sports injuries.
• Meniscus Preservation Surgery or Removal - The meniscus is a cartilage that cushions the knee joint. These surgeries involve either repairing or removing the damaged cartilage.
• Cartilage Restoration Procedures - These surgeries aim to regenerate or repair damaged articular cartilage.
• Arthroscopy (Minimally Invasive) - Used for most repair and preservation surgeries.
• Tendon-Related Surgeries - For knee pain caused by tendon ruptures or chronic tendon issues.
• Knee Replacement - replacement of the damaged knee joint (in whole or in part) by an artificial joint. This is most often used as a long-term solution for pain and reduced function caused by severe arthritis.

The best option will be determined between you and your Virtua Reconstructive Orthopedics specialist after evaluation of your condition.

Benefits of Knee Surgery at Virtua

Virtua Reconstructive Orthopedics stays at the leading edge of advanced minimally invasive surgical techniques, which provide the following benefits:

• Less postoperative pain: The majority of procedures are performed as same day outpatient surgeries and do not require hospital stays. 
• Shorter hospital stays: For more complex procedures, hospital stays are expedited and often allow next day discharges.
• Faster return to daily activities

What to Expect with Knee Surgery

Here’s what you might expect throughout your knee surgery at Virtua Reconstructive Orthopedics:

• Making a game plan: Our dedicated team works with you to understand your personal history, goals, and needs, so that we can accurately determine the best next steps for your care.
• Minimally invasive treatment options: We prioritize minimally invasive techniques for better and faster recovery. Our team of knee specialists will also work to determine the best course of action to optimally preserve the knee joint, reducing future risk for joint replacement. 
• Comprehensive, coordinated care: Throughout the course of your treatment, our knee surgeons collaborate with a variety of different specialists including physical therapists, pain management specialists, psychologists, and more, putting together all the pieces that make up your unique treatment plan.
• Return to play/return to activity testing: After surgery, we don’t just send you on your way. We give advanced performance tests to track your recovery, making sure your treatment plan is always based in safe, effective, and evidence-based measures. That way, you can get back to doing what you love.