MEET KARIM A. ELSHARKAWY, MDBOARD-CERTIFIED ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON
Fellowship in Adult Joint Reconstruction Surgery
Associate Professor at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Director of Adult Reconstruction Services
Karim A. Elsharkawy, MD specializes in primary and revision total hip and knee arthroplasty procedures. He has extensive research experience in the area of joint replacement and its effects on the geriatric population. He has also co-authored several peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters on hip and knee replacement.
DR. ELSHARKAWY IS A SPECIALIST IN
MINIMALLY INVASIVE JOINT REPLACEMENT
Minimally invasive surgery for knee replacement involves the use of smaller incisions which are only 4 to 6 inches in length as compared to the 10-12-inch-long incision used in the traditional procedure.
COMPLEX/REVISION JOINT REPLACEMENT & RECONSTRUCTION
Revision knee replacement surgery involves replacing part or all your previous knee prosthesis with a new prosthesis.
