When replacement is usually considered
Knee replacement surgery is most often considered when arthritis has worn the joint significantly, pain limits everyday activity such as walking or climbing stairs, and other options have not brought enough improvement. For the right person it can be a very good decision.
It is also a major surgery with a real recovery period. That is why it makes sense to understand your full set of options and to feel sure the timing is right for you.
Options often explored first
Depending on your exam and imaging, a plan may include strengthening and rehabilitation to support the knee, activity changes, weight management, bracing, and knee injections. Some people also ask about regenerative options, and our guide to what regenerative medicine is covers what to ask first. Each has a different purpose, and the right mix depends on your knee.
Stair pain, morning stiffness and swelling after activity are worth describing in detail. They help show which parts of the joint are involved and which options are worth trying.
How Envista helps you decide
Envista Medical offers physician-led knee and joint care alongside rehabilitation and chiropractic care in one Bakersfield office. The team reviews your history and imaging and examines how the knee moves. At your Care Plan Presentation, the visit right after your exam, you hear which non-surgical options fit, what each involves and what a realistic timeline looks like.
If surgery is the better path for you, you will hear that plainly too. The goal is a decision you understand.
Questions to bring
What does my imaging show? What happens if I wait? Which non-surgical options fit my knee, and how will we know if they are working? What would make surgery the right next step? Bring your imaging reports and a list of what you have already tried.
Call (661) 587-0700 or book a consultation online for a clear second look.
Bring your questions.
Choose a time that works for you and tell us what brings you in. Your first visit is a conversation and an exam, and you decide on next steps at your own pace.
Medical care conversations are with Dr. Curt Collins, DC and our licensed medical team. Read what Envista patients say.
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Envista Medical is at 3900 Coffee Road, Suite 3, Bakersfield, CA 93308. Open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 9 AM to 1 PM and 3 PM to 6 PM. Call (661) 587-0700 or book online any time.