Avoiding knee replacement

Knee replacements are effective for some people, but for younger or more active patients, options exist to preserve your own knee while decreasing pain and restoring function. Knee specialist Kyle Borque, MD, at Houston Methodist Orthopedics and Sports Medicine in Sugar Land, Texas, specializes in techniques to avoid knee replacement. He takes a patient-centered approach and develops individualized non-surgical and surgical plans that provide the best outcomes. Call the office or book online today to schedule your consultation.

I've been told knee replacement is my only option. It that true?

Knee replacements are effective at improving pain in people who live a more sedentary lifestyle, usually over the age of 60. For those under the age of 60 who lead a more active life, many options exist to preserve your knee while improving your pain and function.

Dr. Borque reviews your Xrays and listens to your goals. Together you will decide if other options such as injections, physical therapy or joint preserving surgery are the best plan of care for you.

A national leader in knee preservation, Dr. Borque performs meniscus and cartilage transplants, as well as osteotomies- surgery to realign the knee. Through a multi-faceted approach, Dr. Borque aims to return you to the activities you love, while saving your knee.

What is knee arthritis?

Arthritis is when the cartilage (the cushion between the thigh and shin bones) wears out as a result of repetitive use or injury. 

At Houston Methodist Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Dr. Borque uses a combination of biologic injections, physical therapy and surgery as an alternative to knee replacement and preserve your native knee.