Meriter offers a full spectrum of treatments for painful knees – from physical therapy to traditional and advanced surgical options. We are very excited to be the first in the area to offer an innovative option for knee surgery – MAKOplasty®.

MAKOplasty® partial knee resurfacing can result in a more rapid recovery and shorter hospital stay than traditional knee replacement surgery, as well as a more natural feeling knee following surgery.

Please Contact An Orthopedic Surgeon If You Have:

• Knee pain with activity, usually on the inner knee and/or knee cap
• Start-up knee pain or stiffness when activities are initiated from a sitting position
• Failure to respond to non-surgical treatments or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication

To Avoid Knee Injuries

• Maintain a healthy weight to avoid stress on the knee
  (One pound of weight loss takes four pounds off of the joint)
• Maintain good strength, especially in the thigh (quadriceps) muscle
• Wear shoes that are comfortable and provide good cushioning
• Slowly increase the intensity level of physical activities
• Always stretch before exercising
• Maintain good flexibility