Knee replacement, also known as knee arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure designed to replace a damaged or worn-out knee joint with an artificial implant. This procedure is highly effective for individuals suffering from severe arthritis, joint degeneration, or traumatic knee injuries that cause persistent pain, stiffness, and limited mobility.

Dr. Sumko specializes in total and partial knee replacement, as well as revision total knee replacement and knee arthroscopy surgeries using advanced muscle sparing techniques that maximize mobility, reduce post-operative pain, and ensure long-term success. His minimally invasive approach ensures a smoother recovery, same day discharge after surgery, and faster return to daily activities.

Dr. Sumko has been perfecting and advancing his muscle-sparing technique since 2014.  94 years old is his oldest outpatient total joint to date.  Because he does not cut the muscle, patients have the strength and ability to do stairs and ambulate with a walker if needed.

His unique three-phase approach to outpatient total knee and outpatient total hip reduces infection risks, advances recovery, and allows optimization for 100% outpatient total joint arthroplasty.