{"id":31916,"date":"2026-10-26T16:24:40","date_gmt":"2026-10-26T15:24:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test.nefrocenter.it\/specialita\/knee-surgery\/"},"modified":"2026-11-06T11:19:55","modified_gmt":"2026-11-06T10:19:55","slug":"knee-surgery","status":"publish","type":"specialita","link":"https:\/\/test.nefrocenter.it\/en\/specialita\/knee-surgery\/","title":{"rendered":"Knee Surgery"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Knee Surgery area treats arthritis and injuries of the ligaments and menisci, from arthroscopy to joint replacement.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","area_medica":[],"prestazione":[],"class_list":["post-31916","specialita","type-specialita","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":{"accreditato_ssn":false,"box_eccellenza":null,"eccellenza":false,"specialita_madre":24238,"lead":"Knee surgery is today one of the most advanced fields of modern orthopedics. Thanks to the evolution of surgical techniques, the introduction of minimally invasive surgery, latest-generation arthroscopy and modern joint prostheses, many conditions that compromise movement and quality of life can be treated successfully.","occhiello":"","icona":"ortopedia","revisione_clinica":"","aggiornato":"","ambito_titolo":"When knee surgery is necessary","ambito_intro":"The knee is one of the most complex joints in the human body. It is essential for walking, running, climbing stairs, playing sports and carrying out normal daily activities. When it is affected by osteoarthritis, trauma, ligament injuries, cartilage damage or malformations, it can become a source of persistent pain and functional limitation.\n\nKnee surgery steps in precisely in these cases, with the aim of eliminating pain, restoring joint stability and allowing the patient to return to an active life.\n\nNot all knee problems require surgery. Many conditions can initially be treated with <a href=\"\/en\/specialita\/rehabilitation-and-physical-therapy\/\">physical therapy<\/a>, anti-inflammatory drugs, joint injections or personalized rehabilitation programs.\n\nSurgery is generally considered when:\n- the pain is persistent\n- joint function is compromised\n- the knee is unstable\n- conservative treatments produce no results\n- the joint lesions are advanced\n- the patient can no longer carry out normal daily activities\n\nThe goal of surgery is not only to treat the condition, but to give the patient back independence, mobility and quality of life.","ambito_voci":"","ambito_chiusura":"","segnali_titolo":"Symptoms that may indicate a knee problem","segnali_intro":"The most common symptoms include:","segnali_voci":"pain when walking\njoint swelling\nmorning stiffness\ndifficulty bending or straightening the knee\na feeling of giving way\njoint locking\njoint noises during movement\nlimited physical activity","segnali_chiusura":"When these symptoms persist over time, a specialist assessment is advisable.","img1_foto":"","img1_didascalia":"","servizi_titolo":"The conditions that may require knee surgery","servizi_intro":"<h3>Knee osteoarthritis<\/h3>\n\nKnee osteoarthritis (gonarthrosis) is one of the main causes of orthopedic surgery.\n\nOver the years the joint cartilage tends to wear away progressively, causing pain, stiffness and limited movement.\n\nIn the most advanced forms the pain can also occur during rest or at night.\n\n<h3>Anterior cruciate ligament injury<\/h3>\n\nRupture of the anterior cruciate ligament is particularly frequent in athletes.\n\nThis injury causes joint instability, difficulty in changing direction and a risk of secondary damage to the menisci and cartilage.\n\n<h3>Meniscal injuries<\/h3>\n\nThe menisci perform an essential function of shock absorption and load distribution.\n\nInjuries can be traumatic or degenerative and cause pain, swelling and joint locking.\n\n<h3>Cartilage lesions<\/h3>\n\nJoint cartilage can be damaged by trauma, overload or degenerative processes.\n\nThe most significant lesions may require specific reconstructive surgical procedures.\n\n<h3>Patellar instability<\/h3>\n\nThe kneecap can suffer recurrent dislocations or subluxations that cause pain and instability.\n\nIn the most complex cases corrective surgery may be necessary.\n\n<h3>Joint fractures<\/h3>\n\nMajor trauma can cause fractures of the distal femur, the proximal tibia or the kneecap, requiring fixation or joint reconstruction surgery.","servizi_voci":"","servizi_chiusura":"","img2_foto":"","img2_didascalia":"","figlie_titolo":"","box_eccellenza_titolo":"","box_eccellenza_testo":"","rimandi_titolo":"","rimandi_voci":"Complex Orthopedic Surgery | The Complex Orthopedic Surgery area deals with highly complex reconstructions and revisions, including after failures elsewhere. | \/specialita\/complex-orthopedic-surgery\/ | Discover the center\nHip Surgery | The Hip Surgery area deals with osteoarthritis, fractures and hip conditions, from arthroscopy to joint replacement. | \/specialita\/hip-surgery\/\nRehabilitation and Physical Therapy | The Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy area deals with functional recovery after trauma, surgery and chronic conditions. | \/specialita\/rehabilitation-and-physical-therapy\/\nImaging Diagnostics | The Imaging Diagnostics area deals with MRI, CT, mammography, ultrasound and radiology examinations. | \/specialita\/imaging-diagnostics\/","prevenzione_titolo":"When to book an orthopedic consultation","prevenzione_testo":"If knee pain limits daily activities, if the joint is unstable or if conservative treatments have not produced satisfactory results, it is important to consult a specialist.\n\nAn early diagnosis makes it possible to identify the most appropriate treatment and, in many cases, to act before the joint damage becomes irreversible.\n\nModern knee surgery today offers increasingly effective, personalized and minimally invasive solutions, allowing thousands of people to walk, play sports and live without pain again.","visita_titolo":"Diagnosis of knee conditions","visita_passi":"An accurate diagnosis is the first step toward the most appropriate treatment. The orthopedic specialist can rely on several diagnostic tools.\n<strong>X-ray.<\/strong> It makes it possible to assess the condition of the bone structures and the possible presence of osteoarthritis.\n<strong>Magnetic Resonance Imaging.<\/strong> It is the reference examination for studying menisci, ligaments, cartilage and soft tissues.\n<strong>CT scan.<\/strong> It is particularly useful in joint fractures and in surgical planning.\n<strong>Musculoskeletal ultrasound.<\/strong> It makes it possible to assess tendons, ligaments and superficial structures in real time.\n<strong>Biomechanical analysis.<\/strong> It makes it possible to study the patient\u2019s movement and the distribution of loads while walking.","gruppo_titolo":"Knee surgery in the facilities of the NefroCenter Group","gruppo_testo":"The <a href=\"\/en\/specialita\/orthopedics-and-traumatology\/\">facilities of the NefroCenter Group<\/a> are a point of reference for <a href=\"\/en\/specialita\/complex-orthopedic-surgery\/\">advanced orthopedic surgery<\/a> and for the treatment of knee conditions.\n\nThanks to the work of highly specialized multidisciplinary teams, latest-generation diagnostic technologies, advanced arthroscopic surgery, complex joint replacement and integrated rehabilitation pathways, every patient is followed at every stage of the care pathway.\n\nThe goal is to offer complete care, from diagnosis to surgical treatment through to functional recovery, guaranteeing high standards of quality and safety.","unita_titolo":"","extra1_titolo":"Surgical techniques for the knee","extra1_intro":"<h3>Joint-preserving knee surgery<\/h3>\n\nWhen possible, the aim is to preserve the natural joint.\n\nJoint-preserving surgery is used above all in young patients and athletes and may include:\n- meniscal repair\n- ligament reconstruction\n- treatment of cartilage lesions\n- correction of axial deformities\n- corrective osteotomies\n\nThe goal is to slow the progression of the disease and delay the possible need for a prosthesis.\n\n<h3>Knee arthroscopy<\/h3>\n\nArthroscopy is one of the most widely used surgical techniques.\n\nThrough small incisions a camera and miniaturized instruments are introduced, making it possible to treat many joint conditions.\n\nArthroscopy can be used for:\n- meniscal injuries\n- ligament reconstructions\n- treatment of cartilage lesions\n- removal of loose bodies\n- treatment of synovitis\n- stabilization of the kneecap\n\nThe advantages include less invasiveness, reduced post-operative pain and faster recovery.\n\n<h3>Minimally invasive knee surgery<\/h3>\n\nModern minimally invasive techniques make it possible to reduce surgical trauma.\n\nThe main advantages include:\n- less bleeding\n- reduced post-operative pain\n- faster recovery\n- shorter hospital stays\n\n<h3>Robotic surgery and 3D planning<\/h3>\n\nTechnological evolution has brought ever more sophisticated tools into knee surgery.\n\nThree-dimensional planning and assisted surgery make it possible to:\n- study the patient\u2019s anatomy precisely\n- simulate the operation\n- improve prosthetic alignment\n- personalize the treatment\n\nIn some cases robotic systems and software based on artificial intelligence are used to further increase surgical precision.","extra1_voci":"","extra1_chiusura":"","extra2_titolo":"Knee replacement","extra2_intro":"When the joint damage is advanced and conservative treatments are no longer effective, prosthetic replacement can be used.\n\nA knee prosthesis makes it possible to eliminate pain and recover good joint function.\n\n<h3>Total knee replacement<\/h3>\n\nThe total prosthesis completely replaces the damaged joint surfaces.\n\nIt is indicated in cases of:\n- advanced osteoarthritis\n- rheumatoid arthritis\n- major deformities\n- complex outcomes of trauma\n\n<h3>Unicompartmental knee replacement<\/h3>\n\nWhen the damage affects only one part of the knee, it may be possible to implant a partial prosthesis.\n\nThis solution makes it possible to preserve most of the natural joint.\n\n<h3>Revision of knee prostheses<\/h3>\n\nProstheses may require revision surgery in the presence of:\n- loosening of the implant\n- infection\n- wear of the components\n- instability\n- periprosthetic fractures\n\nThese are particularly complex procedures that require extensive surgical experience.\n\n<h3>Recovery after surgery<\/h3>\n\nRehabilitation is a fundamental phase of the treatment pathway.\n\nThanks to modern Fast Track protocols, many patients start walking within the first hours after the operation.\n\nRecovery includes:\n- early mobilization\n- recovery of walking\n- muscle strengthening\n- recovery of joint range of motion\n- functional re-education\n\nCollaboration between orthopedic surgeons, <a href=\"\/en\/specialita\/physiatry\/\">physiatrists<\/a> and <a href=\"\/en\/specialita\/rehabilitation-and-physical-therapy\/\">physical therapists<\/a> is essential to obtain the best results.\n\n<h3>How long a knee prosthesis lasts<\/h3>\n\nModern knee prostheses last longer and longer.\n\nIn many cases they can maintain excellent functional performance for over twenty years.\n\nDurability depends on:\n- the patient\u2019s age\n- level of physical activity\n- bone quality\n- correct implantation of the prosthesis\n- compliance with post-operative instructions","extra2_voci":"","extra2_chiusura":"","faq_titolo":"","faq_voci":"","nc_sinonimi":"knee replacement, knee prosthesis, ACL, anterior cruciate ligament, meniscus, knee arthroscopy, gonarthrosis, knee pain"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.3.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Knee Surgery - Gruppo NefroCenter<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"noindex, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" 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