Dr. Scott Russinoff is board certified and fellowship trained in joint replacement surgery including Knee Replacement, Partial Knee Replacement, Hip Replacement, Hip Resurfacing, and Revision Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery. Dr. Russinoff is an Attending Orthopaedic Surgeon at Westchester Medical Center and Hudson Valley Hospital Center.
Dr. Russinoff utilizes minimally invasive techniques and Computer Navigation for most Knee Replacements. Some patients may qualify for "Muscle Sparing" surgery where no muscle is cut in performing your knee replacement! Contact your surgeon to see if you may qualify. Muscle Sparing and other minimally invasive techniques allow for a quicker recovery and shorter hospital stay.
Total Knee Replacement Surgery
Knee Replacement surgery is a resurfacing procedure of the knee joint. When conservative treatment of knee arthritis fails, patients may benefit from a knee replacement. Just the very edges of the bone are cut and they are "capped" with metal. A plastic liner called polyethylene goes between the metal to allow the knee to move smoothly.
Partial Knee Replacement Surgery
When the arthritis exists in just one part of the knee, some patients may benefit from a partial knee replacement. This is a much less invasive procedure with a much quicker recovery, but less patients qualify for a partial than a total knee replacement. Consult your surgeon to see if you may qualify.
