Total Knee Replacement Surgery
Dr. Tyler Bron outlines key principles and expectations for total knee replacement surgery at Colorado Springs Orthopaedic Group.
Indications for Surgery
- Exhausted Conservative Options: Surgery is recommended only when non-surgical treatments—such as physical therapy, medications, and targeted injections—fail to provide relief.
- Impact on Daily Function: Ideal candidates experience severe, persistent pain that limits daily activities or interferes with rest at night.
Surgical Approach & Surgical Innovations
- Procedure Mechanism: Damaged cartilage and bone from the femur and tibia are removed and replaced with durable metal components, separated by a medical-grade plastic spacer to allow smooth gliding.
- Tourniquet-Free Surgery: Dr. Bron performs knee replacements without using a tourniquet to lower postoperative pain and promote faster early recovery.
- Robotic Assistance: Utilizes 3D CT scan mapping to tailor bone removal and ensure exact implant positioning relative to individual patient anatomy.
