Total knee replacement often involves replacing the joint surfaces of the tibia (shinbone) and femur (thighbone), as well as the undersurface of the kneecap. Your surgeon may also replace the ligaments in the joint with implants.
Knee Replacement
Do you suffer from knee pain and limited mobility of the knee joint?
Knee replacement surgery replaces parts of knees affected by injury or arthritis to alleviate pain and allow better function.
Dr. Gerardo Mangino in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, performs fast and affordable joint replacement.
Live Your Life Again With Knee Replacement
Patients who have experienced a knee injury or suffer from osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis can improve their quality of life with knee replacement. This medical procedure can:
1. Alleviate Pain
Osteoarthritis results in the breakdown of cartilage, which results in pain when performing even the most simple daily activities, like sitting, lying down, and climbing stairs. Joint replacement by Dr. Mangino in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, can alleviate your pain and allow you to live more comfortably.
2. Improve Mobility
Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and knee injuries can cause stiffness, making it difficult for you to walk, climb stairs, and stand up after sitting. Knee replacement will replace the parts of your joint that are slowing you down and allow you to move more easily.
Types of Knee Replacement Surgery
Total Knee Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
If you still have a relatively healthy knee, but one part is damaged, we can provide a more conservative treatment. In this treatment, we will spare healthy bone, cartilage, and ligaments. Only the damaged parts will be replaced.
Kneecap Replacement
Kneecap replacement involves replacing the underside of the kneecap and the groove (the trochlea). Sometimes this area is the only part affected by arthritis, so we can provide a solution through conservative treatment.
Complex or Revision Surgery
If you have severe arthritis, you may require a few replacements in the same knee throughout your life.
Quality Medical Care in Mexico Request a Consultation in Cabo San Lucas Today
Many patients throughout the United States and Canada come to Dr. Gerardo Mangino / Knee & Hip Specialist in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, for their orthopedic care. While the cost of medical care in your home country may cause you to put off necessary procedures, we're proud to offer advanced treatments at prices our patients can afford.
Our team uses artificial knees from Zimmer Biomet and EXULT because they are known for their high quality and optimal fit. Dr. Mangino has been practicing in the field since 2005 and is a member of the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Combining quality materials with experience and education allows our patients to achieve the best results.
If you need to replace your knee joint, our team wants to hear from you. Reach out to our Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, practice today.
(888) 309-5779
"I had my total knee replacement performed by Dr. Gerardo Mangino in Cabo. On Thanksgiving weekend, October 2022, I over extended my reach and lost my ability to stand. I was told I had arthritis and I needed a total knee replacement. I was shocked. With some help I was immediately in touch to get a quote and got a call back in 5 minutes. The good news - surgery could be booked basically whenever I was ready... I am only into 6 weeks of recovery so exercising is my life! A perk is no need brace, I can slow dance with my husband again... no rock and roll yet:)" Sheri Gagne
Exploring Candidacy for Joint Replacement
Most patients who undergo total knee replacement are between the ages of 50 and 80, but age is not the determining candidacy factor—pain and disability are. You may be a candidate for total knee replacement or partial knee replacement if you have:
- A knee deformity
- Knee pain when resting
- Severe knee pain or stiffness that impedes daily activities
- Inflammation and swelling that do not improve with medications or rest
- Exhausted nonsurgical treatment options like medication, injections, and physical therapy
Knee Replacement Surgery The Step-by-Step Process
You will arrive in Cabo San Lucas two days before your procedure so we can perform preliminary testing and plan your procedure. The joint replacement procedure itself involves these steps:
Knee replacement surgery typically takes one to two hours to complete.
Recovering After Knee Surgery
The Results of Knee Replacement
Partial knee replacement and total knee replacement can effectively relieve pain and improve mobility. Most knee replacements last for 15-20 years, but general wear and tear will eventually result in the need for a replacement.
High-impact activities like running, jumping, and certain sports may cause fast wear on your knee replacement, so it is advised that you refrain from performing these activities. However, walking, swimming, light hiking, golfing, and other low-impact activities are still perfectly acceptable.
"Orthopedic issues can make even simple things in life painful. Dr. Mangino is dedicated to providing expert care to relieve that pain so you can live life to the fullest."
