Orthopedic surgery and joint care
We treat a wide range of injuries for people of all ages so you can get back to doing what you love.
This includes total joint replacements, anterior cruciate ligaments (ACL) reconstruction, and treatment of tendon tears, Achilles tendon ruptures, strains, sprains, and fractures.
Many times, your primary care provider will direct your initial care. If you’re referred to one of our orthopedic specialists, they’ll evaluate your needs and recommend a plan. We’ll work closely with your primary care provider and others as necessary to ensure your experience is well-coordinated.
Kaiser Permanente orthopedic surgery and joint care teams include physicians, physician assistants, surgeons, nurse navigators, physical therapists, and other specialists. Every member of the team is committed to helping you regain your quality of life — and understand your care and recovery options along the way.
Total joint replacement eliminates member’s chronic knee pain
When Cynthia Brown’s osteoarthritis progressed to chronic joint pain, she and her physician decided it was time for a total knee replacement.
Cynthia attended a joint replacement patient education class offered by Kaiser Permanente. There, specialists explained how to prepare for surgery, the operation itself, post-op care, and rehabilitation.
Cynthia had surgery at Kaiser Permanente’s Capitol Hill Campus in Seattle and went home the same day. Two days after surgery, a physical therapist visited Cynthia at home and taught her how to exercise and strengthen her knee for a healthy recovery. A nurse from her care team continued to guide her through post-op care.
Just 6 weeks after surgery, Cynthia was back to her barre classes. At 10 weeks, she returned to work and was looking forward to hiking and gardening.
"My knee replacement totally changed my life. I’m no longer in pain, and that’s huge."