Advanced arthroscopic knee surgery.

When you’ve torn ligaments in your knee or injured tendons in your shoulder, trust our doctors to provide an advanced solution to help you get back to your everyday lifestyle. Through arthroscopic procedures, your condition can be remedied in less time and with less discomfort than with traditional surgery. They’re done on an outpatient basis, and only small incisions and a short-acting anesthetic are needed.

Partial knee replacement for a total return to mobility.

Is your knee damaged by arthritis or an injury? Do you find it hard to perform simple activities such as walking or climbing stairs? You may even be feeling pain while you’re sitting or lying down. If medications, changing your activity level and using walking supports are no longer helpful, you may need knee surgery. If so, consider Dr. Joel Heiser or Dr. Andrew Cooperman. Fortunately, you may not need a total knee replacement. Dr. Heiser and Dr. Cooperman are two of the first doctors in the North County area to perform minimally invasive partial knee surgery.

Alternatives to total knee replacement.

One option to total knee replacement is unicompartmental arthroplasty. This replaces only the arthritic portion of the knee with a metal and plastic prosthesis. It is really one-half of a total knee replacement. There is a faster recovery time, smaller scars and less pain compared to a standard replacement.

To determine if you are a candidate for a partial knee surgery, the doctors will do a thorough evaluation that consists of your medical history, a physical examination, X-rays and an MRI if necessary.

The experience and training you expect

You’ll discover that Dr. Heiser and Dr. Cooperman are university-trained, board-certified and fellows of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. In addition, both doctors have received extensive specialty training in the mini-incision UniSpacer and unicompartmental arthroplasty procedures. You’ll find that our doctors are committed to meticulous surgical practices to minimize complications while increasing your chances for a complete recovery. Call (760) 726-5800 today to schedule your appointment.