Recognizing that knee replacement surgery may not always be the initial option, Dr. Cafferky often recommends various knee replacement alternatives. He has extensive expertise in total joint replacement of the knee, knee joint revision, and is fellowship-trained in joint reconstruction, which has positioned him to provide patients with appropriate knee replacement alternative treatments.

Adult joint reconstruction is a field of orthopaedics that focuses specifically on hip and joint replacements. It’s a procedure that can range from minor cartilage repair to total joint replacement.

While sometimes people can be predisposed to osteoarthritis, there are steps you can take to keep your knee joints healthy as you age.