Dr. Cafferky’s Orthopaedic Blog & News
3 New Technologies in Total Knee Replacement
If you're considering a total knee replacement, learn more about three new technologies Dr. Cafferky offers to help you get back to doing the activities you love.
Team Cafferky Now Offering Persona IQ®, the World’s First and Only Smart Knee Implant for Total Knee Replacement Surgery
Dr. Cafferky and his team are proud to offer Persona IQ, the world’s first and only smart knee implant granted De Novo status by the FDA for total knee replacement surgery.
Do I Need A Total Knee Replacement?
Here are some signs it’s time to speak with your orthopaedic joint replacement expert about getting a total knee replacement.
What Is Total Replacement Knee Surgery?
Total knee replacement surgery is a procedure that removes the damaged bone and cartilage in the knee joint and replaces it with an implant. This surgery aims to restore knee function, relieve knee pain, and help patients regain their quality of life.
What Is The Recovery Time For a Knee Replacement?
Here's what you can expect from the knee replacement rehabilitation process.
Knee Instability and Joint Replacement Surgery
Knee instability is often caused by an underlying condition. Here’s what could be causing your knee’s inability to bear weight and whether knee replacement surgery is the answer.
Three Common Questions About Robotic Knee Replacements
Even though robotic knee systems have been around for years, the idea of a robot in the operating room can seem scary to some.
Frequently Asked Questions About Knee Replacements
Active people know that knee pain can severely impact their ability to participate in the sports and outdoor activities they love. In that situation, a knee replacement may be the solution.
Team Cafferky Is Now Providing Robotic Partial Knee Replacements
Last month, Dr. Cafferky at his team performed one of the very first ROSA-assisted medial unicompartmental knee replacements in the United States at Vail Health!
What Is a Partial Knee Replacement?
Whether you’re a candidate for a total or partial knee replacement depends on several different factors. Here’s how to know if a partial knee replacement is right for you.
Leading the Way in Joint Replacement Innovation, Dr. Nathan Cafferky of Vail-Summit Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery Spearheads Study on Robotic Total Knee Replacements
Dr. Nathan Cafferky of Vail-Summit Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery (VSON) recently published a case series highlighting the benefits of robotic surgical assistants for knee replacement patients in a series of unique total knee arthroplasty cases.
How to Keep Your Knee Joints Healthy as You Age
While sometimes people can be predisposed to osteoarthritis, there are steps you can take to keep your knee joints healthy as you age.
What is Knee Replacement Revision Surgery?
If a patient had a knee replacement surgery in their younger years, they may need a second operation to clean, fix, or replace the implant. This is called knee revision surgery.
How to Recover From a Total Knee Replacement
Here’s how to prepare for your knee placement rehabilitation so you can recover quickly and successfully.
What to Know About Robotic Knee Replacement
Here’s what you need to know about the robotic surgery Dr. Cafferky and his team can provide for your total knee replacement.
Knee Arthritis: When Is It Time for Surgery?
What is knee osteoarthritis and when is it time to consider surgery? Learn more in the latest blog by Team Cafferky!
Your First Ski Season After a Knee Replacement
Here are a few things to keep in mind as you approach your first ski season post-knee replacement.