KneeCare

Knee replacement surgery is a life-changing event that can dramatically improve your walking, knee pain and quality-of-life. The journey through surgery and recovery can be long and confusing. Successful results require a lot of teamwork between you, your family, your surgical team, and other caregivers. This guide designed to help you with each stage of this journey. Complications are rare, and only a few patients experience less relief than they expected. Before choosing surgery, it is helpful to exhaust other proven treatments. When you are ready for surgery, preparing yourself and choosing the right surgeon and hospital can help you achieve best results.

Compare to peers
See how your physical function and pain compare to others like you.

Choose wisely
Review effective treatments for knee osteoarthritis, make sure you have exhausted alternatives before you choose surgery, and learn which treatments are not effective.

Select the right surgeon and hospital
Compare federal quality ratings and patient survey results for surgeons and hospitals near you.

Track your progress
Before surgery, compare your function to the general population and those patients who have had knee replacement. If you are functioning better than your peers, you may decide to try other treatments and wait before you have surgery.
After surgery, compare your progress to other patients like you who have already gone through knee replacement surgery, and see if your recovery is on track, and whether you need more intense rehab to achieve your goals.

Share your progress with your caregivers
Send activity level, pain level, and other updates to your surgeon, physical therapist, and other caregivers.