Do I Need Knee Replacement Surgery?

If knee arthritis has made walking, climbing stairs, getting out of a chair, or doing activities you enjoy increasingly difficult, you may wonder whether it's time for a knee replacement. While that’s an understandable question, no one symptom, X-ray finding, or age determines when someone "needs" joint replacement. In our latest blog post, Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. William Markowski explains why the decision is personal and why you should consider not only what's happening inside the joint, but also how your knee affects your everyday life. Click the button below to begin reading.

At Bluewater Orthopedics, we’re proud to recognize our physical therapy team and the important role they play in helping patients move, recover and return to the activities they enjoy.

Physical therapy can be an important part of care for people recovering from an injury or surgery, managing pain and stiffness, or working to improve strength, flexibility, balance and mobility. Through individualized treatment plans, our physical therapists work alongside patients to help them make progress toward their goals.

This month, we celebrate our physical therapy professionals and thank them for the expertise, encouragement and personalized care they provide every day. Physical therapy is available at our Niceville, Crestview and DeFuniak Springs locations. Click the button below to learn more.

All Bluewater Orthopedics locations will be closed Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27, for Thanksgiving.

Please take a moment to schedule appointments early to avoid the holiday rush. Click the link below to complete our online appointment request form or contact our offices by phone.

ONLINE APPOINTMENT REQUEST