Being experienced is always an edge. Experience is highly important to the success of any endeavour, especially technical ones like medical procedures and surgeries. Knee surgery like unicompartmental knee replacement is specific and technical, and requires not just skills and expertise, but most importantly practice and experience. This is why it matters that you choose a surgeon with specific experience in performing the above mentioned procedure.
Before we tackle the importance of experience to the success of a knee replacement, let us understand the basics of unicompartmental knee replacement or arthoplasty first. This surgical procedure is also known as partial knee replacement, as opposed to total knee replacement (TKR). This procedure is most commonly used to treat and relieve arthritis affecting the knee. If the knee is not totally damaged but only parts thereof such as the medial, lateral or kneecap; only the damaged knee compartment or parts are replaced. This surgery has shorter recovery period and reduced post-operative pain. However, if the whole knee, that is, all the three compartments are damaged, the best solution is total knee replacement.
Whether it’s partial or total knee replacement, it does not take away the fact that the procedure is highly specialized. Not all surgeons perform these procedures. Only those with the special training and education can perform the same. This explains why there are knees-only surgeons.
Now you have a picture of what it takes to perform unicompartmental knee replacement successfully. Training, background and skills are important. But constant practice and experience are even more important. This is how you test whether the surgeon is better or not, this is what separates a best surgeon from the better or the good. With this, it is helpful if you look into the track record of the surgeon and see how many times has he done this type of surgery and what is his success rate. To be sure, you can go directly to a knees-only surgeon.
Knees-only surgeons are focused on treating knee injuries and other related problems. Their training is highly specialized. But again, not all knees-only surgeons are the same although they may have the same level of training and background. What sets a great doctor apart is his experience. We again emphasize the importance of experience when you choose a surgeon to perform a unicompartmental knee replacement or any knee surgery for that matter. The surest way to a successful procedure and fast recovery is through an experienced knees-only surgeon in Arizona.
If you are in need of one, you don’t need to go far. Contact TarlowKnee today and schedule your appointment.
Dr. Tarlow is the only Orthopedic Surgeon to limit his practice to encompass Adult Reconstruction and Sports Medicine for the diagnosis and treatment of knees. Dr. Tarlow’s practice focuses on excelling in the art of Knee Diagnosis and Surgery. He performs the full spectrum of Knee Surgery from Knee Arthroscopy, ACL Reconstruction, Patellar Stabilization and Cartilage Restoration to Makoplasty Partial Knee Replacement to Total Knee Replacement to Revision Total Knee Replacement. His focus is exceptional customer service and he endeavors to exceed the diverse expectations of his patients.
