Understanding Total Knee Replacement
Total knee replacement (total knee arthroplasty) is a surgical procedure that removes damaged cartilage and bone from the knee joint and replaces them with metal and plastic components, resurfacing the ends of the femur, tibia, and the underside of the kneecap. At Precision Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, our fellowship-trained surgeons serving Maryland and the DC Metro Area use ROSA robotic-assisted technology for enhanced precision in implant placement, alignment, and ligament balancing. Learn more about our full range of joint replacement services.
Is Knee Replacement Right for You?
Signs You May Need a Knee Replacement
- Knee pain at rest or at night that disrupts sleep
- Knee deformity such as bowing or a knock-knee appearance
- Grinding or crepitus (a crunching sensation) with movement
- Inability to climb stairs comfortably or get in and out of a chair
- Failure to improve with injections, medications, or physical therapy
ROSA Robotic-Assisted Knee Replacement
FDA-cleared robotic platform by Zimmer Biomet — used for total and partial knee replacement
Pre-Operative Planning
Your surgeon creates a patient-specific 3D model of your knee using advanced imaging, planning every bone cut and implant position before surgery begins.
Real-Time Guidance
During surgery, ROSA tracks your anatomy in real time and guides the surgeon’s instruments to execute precise bone cuts for optimal implant fit.
Precision Alignment
ROSA helps achieve ideal component positioning, ligament balance, and leg alignment — critical factors for a knee that feels natural and lasts decades.
Faster, More Confident Recovery
Robotic precision leads to more consistent outcomes, reduced risk of complications, and can support a quicker return to the activities you enjoy.
Self-Pay Total Knee Replacement Package
We offer a transparent, all-inclusive self-pay package for total knee replacement. The package includes your Precision surgeon's fee, the surgical facility fee, the anesthesia fee, the cost of the implant, ROSA robot fee (if applicable), and initial post-op visits in our clinic and physical therapy offices. These cases are performed at Charles Regional Surgical Center. This facility is an outpatient surgical facility and your surgeon will evaluate if your surgical case is appropriate for outpatient.
The package price is $25,000, with that amount due at the time of scheduling.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Day of surgery: Walking with assistance from a physical therapist
- 1 to 2 weeks: Home exercises and physical therapy begin
- 4 to 6 weeks: Driving typically resumes; most patients return to light daily activities
- 6 to 12 weeks: Continued physical therapy to restore strength and range of motion
- 6 to 12 months: Full recovery for most patients; return to low-impact activities