Am I Too Young for a Total Knee Replacement?
Most people think of joint replacement as an old person's game, but more and more people are being given the option for knee surgery at a younger age for a variety of reasons.
About Practice
LA Orthopaedic Specialists in Downtown Los Angeles, California, is an orthopaedic surgery practice with board-certified doctors and highly experienced physician assistants on staff. The practice provides a patient-first treatment philosophy, offering customized treatments and individualized care for each patient with providers that specialize in various needs to ensure every patient has the most qualified doctor to treat their medical situation.
Dealing with insurance companies and preparing for surgery is stressful, so the trained and compassionate staff assists patients every step of the way. Doctors and office staff ensure each patient understands their diagnosis and treatment options, and also help manage the coordination of physical therapy services and insurance paperwork.
At LA Orthopaedic Specialists, patients can receive diagnosis and treatment for carpal tunnel, ACL tears, cartilage injuries, hip, knee, ankle, and shoulder joint replacements, knee injuries, arthritis, and more. To increase accuracy, the practice uses ultrasound-guided injections for pain management and relies on high-quality hardware from Stryker®️for joint replacements.
LA Orthopaedic Specialists stays up-to-date with the latest treatments for injuries and degeneration, including on-site platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections. For patient convenience, in-office digital X-rays, casting, and splinting services are also available.
In addition to general orthopaedic care, sports medicine, and podiatry, LA Orthopaedic Specialists provides treatment and management of complex and problem fractures, including pelvic ring and acetabulum fractures, non-union fractures, and malunion fractures, as well as joint replacement revision surgery, and trauma care.
LA Orthopaedic Specialists regularly welcomes complex and problem referrals from other orthopaedic surgeons. At this time, except in certain situations, the practice cannot help with spine pain, deformity, or certain fractures, and does not treat children under the age of 13 with congenital deformities.
To learn more about the services available at LA Orthopaedic Specialists, call the practice or schedule an appointment online.
