496 Knee Replacement Stories

The knee is the most complex joint in the body and extremely vulnerable to injury and arthritis. When everyday activities like sitting and climbing stairs become too painful or difficult, orthopedic surgeons usually recommend total knee replacement surgery. Read the stories of patients who chose to have a knee replacement at HSS to get back in the game.

Stan Kings Park, NY

"I had been in pain for over 10 years with my knees and constantly on pain medication. I am a musician - performing for events on keyboard and vocals, standing at the keyboard leading my band. At the end of every performance I was in terrible pain. When I got home each evening I was limping and could not sleep without pain killers."

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Edward Greenwich, CT knee Image

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Roni Glen Cove, NY knee Image

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Robert Anthony Lynchburg, VA

"I got out of bed the next morning with a walker and had my leg flat on the ground and knew that this was very different from all my other surgeries. I knew right away that he had done something miraculous. "

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