Big Easy Knee Replacement
Knee Replacement in New Orleans & Metairie
At Orthopaedic Associates of New Orleans, Big Easy Knee Replacement combines robotic-assisted technology, muscle-sparing surgical techniques, and modern pain management to deliver advanced knee replacement in Uptown New Orleans or Metairie.
As part of the Big Easy Joint Replacement Program, Big Easy Knee is designed for patients who want expert, evidence-based knee replacement care close to home—with a focus on function, long-term durability, and cosmetic results.
Is Big Easy Knee right for me?
Arthritis or other degenerative conditions of the knee can make it difficult to walk, climb stairs, work, or enjoy time with family. You may be a candidate for knee replacement if you experience:
- Persistent knee pain that limits daily activities
- Stiffness or swelling that doesn’t improve with rest
- Pain that interferes with sleep
- Difficulty walking, standing, or using stairs
- Little or no relief from medications, injections, or physical therapy
Through the Big Easy Knee program, our surgeons evaluate whether knee replacement is the best option for your symptoms and goals—or whether continued conservative care is appropriate.
What sets Big Easy Knee Replacement apart
Big Easy Knee focuses on high-quality outcomes that patients can see and feel. Our approach brings together:
Robotic-assisted total knee replacement
Advanced robotic guidance helps plan and perform your knee replacement with a high level of precision. The technology supports accurate bone preparation and implant placement tailored to your anatomy, which can improve alignment, balance, and consistency across cases.
Muscle-sparing techniques (subvastus approach)
When appropriate, our surgeons use a subvastus approach that avoids cutting through the quadriceps tendon and major muscles around the knee. This can mean less pain, better early strength, and a quicker return to walking and everyday activities.
Multimodal pain management
We use a coordinated pain strategy that may include spinal anesthesia, targeted nerve blocks, periarticular (joint) injections of long-acting anesthetics and anti-inflammatory medications, and cryotherapy (cold therapy). This combination supports better pain control and can reduce reliance on opioid medications after surgery.
Outpatient-focused recovery
For appropriately selected patients, Big Easy Knee is designed to support same-day or next-day discharge from our New Orleans or Metairie locations. You leave with a clear recovery plan, early physical therapy, and close follow-up from our team.
Cosmetic closure and visible results
Our surgeons use modern absorbable sutures and closure devices to help minimize scarring and create a cleaner incision line. Many patients are pleased with both how their knee feels and how it looks after surgery.
Robotic-assisted knee replacement in New Orleans & Metairie
For many patients, Big Easy Knee uses robotic-assisted total knee replacement to enhance accuracy and reproducibility.
Using advanced imaging and planning software, your surgeon:
- Maps your unique knee anatomy
- Plans precise bone cuts and implant positioning
- Uses robotic guidance in the operating room to stay within pre-planned boundaries
This combination of surgeon expertise and robotic technology supports consistent, well-aligned knee replacements.
Cosmetic knee incision examples
For many patients, the way the incision looks after surgery is almost as important as how the knee feels. As part of the Big Easy Knee program, our surgeons pay close attention to incision placement, closure technique, and skin handling to support both function and appearance.
While every patient is different, these examples show the type of cosmetic results many Big Easy Knee patients see after their surgery.
Your Big Easy Knee care team
Big Easy Knee Replacement is performed by:
Orthopedic surgeon specializing in knee, hip, and shoulder replacement
Orthopedic surgeon specializing in joint replacement and sports-related knee conditions
Orthopedic surgeon specializing in knee, hip, and shoulder replacement
These surgeons perform knee replacement consultations at both our Uptown New Orleans and Metairie locations and are part of the broader Big Easy Joint Replacement Program.
Knee replacement care close to home
The Big Easy Knee Replacement allows you to have advanced knee replacement appointments in Uptown New Orleans or Metairie without traveling out of the region.
Our clinics serve patients throughout the greater New Orleans area—from the North Shore to the South Shore, the East Bank to the West Bank, and neighborhoods across the city—so you can recover closer to your home, family, and support system.
Related Big Easy joint replacement services
Big Easy Hip is part of our comprehensive Big Easy Joint Replacement Program. Learn more about related services:
Ready to talk about Big Easy Knee Replacement?
If knee pain is limiting your mobility or quality of life, Big Easy Knee Replacement may be an option. Our surgeons will evaluate your knee, review your imaging, and recommend the treatment plan that best fits your goals—whether that means continuing conservative care or moving forward with knee replacement surgery.
Click here or call Orthopaedic Associates of New Orleans at 504-899-6391 to schedule a knee replacement consultation in Uptown New Orleans or Metairie today.