Life Without Knee Pain Is Possible

Does knee pain prevent you from fully enjoying life?

  • Do you have trouble sleeping through the night because of knee pain?
  • Is your knee pain worse even after other treatments?
  • Does knee pain limit or prevent you from doing everyday activities?
  • Do you require a cane to walk due to knee pain?

If you answered "Yes" to any of these questions it may be time to consider knee replacement surgery at Scripps Health

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If you answered "Yes" to any of these questions it may be time to consider knee replacement surgery at Scripps Health

Call: 800-727-4777

Learn more about knee replacement surgery

Knee replacement surgery is among the most common surgeries in the U.S., and Scripps expert surgeons perform thousands of hip and knee replacement surgeries each year.

Total knee replacement

Also called knee arthroplasty, this surgery involves replacing the ends of the thigh bone (femur) and shin bone (tibia) and the back of the kneecap (patella) with man-made implants. The type of implant is based on a patient's knee damage, age, weight, activity level and other lifestyle factors. Some patients may be eligible for a partial knee replacement. Scripps offers outpatient knee replacement surgery for those patients who qualify.

Robotic-assist knee replacement

This surgery involves advanced techniques and can be an option for some patients who need a partial or total knee replacement depending on their particular condition.

Knee replacement recovery time

Most patients can expect to stay in the hospital for just a day or two after a knee replacement. The day after surgery, your doctor and nurses will help you start walking on your new knee. Before going home, you'll learn exercises to strengthen the knee joint as it heals. Full recovery may take a few months to a year. Whether you undergo a traditional joint replacement or outpatient knee surgery, your care team will assist you with your specific recovery and physical therapy requirements.

Why choose Scripps for orthopedic care?

U.S. News & World Report has consistently named Scripps among the nation's top hospitals in multiple specialties, including orthopedics and orthopedic surgery. Our orthopedic programs are recognized for excellence in a wide variety of subspecialties, including joint replacement, sports medicine and treatment of complex conditions.


Thanks to improved technology and advanced surgical techniques, knee replacement is now easier, safer and more effective than ever before - and in many cases, can be done on an outpatient basis.


Scripps expert orthopedic surgeons use state-of-the-art medical equipment and innovative procedures to place artificial joints—called implants—with outstanding precision and accuracy to mirror your natural anatomy and movement. This can help reduce hospital stays and accelerate recovery.


Your life can be pain-free again

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Your life can be pain-free again

For knee replacement surgery with a speedy recovery and less pain, you don’t have to go far. Scripps orthopedic specialists are right here, so you can enjoy pain-free living sooner.