Knee replacement articles and helpful information
Knee Pain Symptoms & Causes
Find out what may be causing pain and stiffness in and around your knee joint. Many common knee problems or injuries benefit from an evaluation and tailored treatment plan from one of our orthopedic knee specialists.
Hip & Knee Pain Assessment
Take the first step towards returning to activities you love. Receive personalized recommendations and education about your condition by answering a few questions about your joint function, activity level and lifestyle.
Knee Replacement Surgery
If medical treatment plans don’t control your pain, your pain in and around your knee is getting worse or you have an injury, your orthopedic physician may recommend a knee replacement. The goal of a knee replacement is to help eliminate knee pain and symptoms to help you be more active.
Knee conditions we treat
- ACL injury
- Arthritis and related diseases
- Broken bones and fractures
- Cartilage conditions
- Dislocated kneecap
- Injury, fractures
- Joint preservation and replacement
- Joint revision
- Knee ligament sprains and tears
- Meniscus tear (torn cartilage, ligaments)
- Muscle tears
- Osteoarthritis
- Pre-patellar bursitis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
Providers
Robert Barrack, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Kimberly Bartosiak, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Ilya Bendich, MD, MBA
Orthopedic Surgery
John Clohisy, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Jeffrey Nepple, MD, MS
Orthopedics-Pediatric
Sports Medicine
Orthopedic Surgery
Ryan Nunley, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Cecilia Pascual-Garrido, MD, PHD
Orthopedic Surgery
Get a free guide to hip & knee replacement
It’s normal to have a lot of questions when considering joint replacement surgery. You should feel confident in your decision and know that all your questions have been answered. The doctors and staff at Washington University, Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital developed this guide to help patients on their journey to a healthier lifestyle with a new joint. With our Hip and Knee Patient Journey Guide, you’ll find useful information to help prepare for, undergo and recover from surgery.