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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
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.
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.
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Why Patients Come to Us
for Their Medical Care
U.S. Training
Our surgeon holds himself to the same high standards as many American and Canadian doctors. Dr. Mangino trained at two U.S. universities, meaning you can expect care steeped in the same caliber of care as many doctors in your home country.
Short Wait Times
We understand the pain you're experiencing and how frustrating reduced mobility can be. Even though our Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, practice may require traveling out of your country, we can have you in for surgery in about three weeks.
Safe Surgeries
Dr. Mangino and two other surgeons oversee every surgery to ensure patient safety and satisfaction. You can take comfort in knowing that we have an extremely low complication rate and are a high-volume surgery center for knee replacements.
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.
Anesthesia
An IV will be placed to keep you comfortable throughout your surgery. We also use a local nerve block to help with pain management long after surgery.
Knee replacement surgery typically takes one to two hours to complete.
Tissue Removal
Your surgeon will remove the damaged parts of the knee, possibly including bone and cartilage.
Incision
Your surgeon will make an incision on the front of the knee. Total knee replacement will require a larger incision than partial knee replacement.
Sutures
Your incision will be sutured closed.
Replacement
Your surgeon will resurface the knee joint with the prosthesis. He will position the new metal and plastic replacement and secure it in place with surgical cement.
Hospital Stay
The typical patient should expect to stay in the hospital for about 7-8 days after their surgery. Difficult cases and corrective procedures may require a longer stay.
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Anesthesia
An IV will be placed to keep you comfortable throughout your surgery. We also use a local nerve block to help with pain management long after surgery.
Incision
Your surgeon will make an incision on the front of the knee. Total knee replacement will require a larger incision than partial knee replacement.
Tissue Removal
Your surgeon will remove the damaged parts of the knee, possibly including bone and cartilage.
Replacement
Your surgeon will resurface the knee joint with the prosthesis. He will position the new metal and plastic replacement and secure it in place with surgical cement.
Sutures
Your incision will be sutured closed.
Hospital Stay
The typical patient should expect to stay in the hospital for about 7-8 days after their surgery. Difficult cases and corrective procedures may require a longer stay.
Recovering After Knee Surgery
Walking
Many patients can start walking on the same day as their surgery with the help of a walker. Light walking is encouraged to reduce the risk of blood clots.
Physical Therapy
A physical therapist can teach you stretches and exercises to improve mobility and allow you to restore function quickly after surgery.
Pain Management
Because we use a less invasive technique, pain is often minimal when compared to other surgical techniques. Any pain you experience can be controlled with prescribed medications.
Suture Removal
Two weeks after your surgery, your sutures can be removed.
Return to Normal
You can return to normal activities 6-12 weeks after your procedure.
Suture Removal
Two weeks after your surgery, your sutures can be removed.
Return to Normal
You can return to normal activities 6-12 weeks after your procedure.
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."
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Dr. Gerardo Mangino-Knee & Hip Specialist
Welcome to the practice of Dr. Gerardo Mangino - Knee & Hip Specialist in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Dr. Mangino and his team are dedicated to providing expert and affordable orthopedic care to relieve your pain and help you live life to the fullest. His affiliations include:
- AAOS: American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Colegio de Ortopedia y Traumatología of B.C.S.
- FEMECOT: Federación Mexicana De Colegios De Ortopedia Y Traumatología Ac
To request a consultation, use our online form or give us a call at: 888-309-5779
Hospital H+
Plaza Koral Center
Hospital H+, Bv. Cerro Colorado
San José del Cabo, B.C. 23400
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