Board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic knee specialist Dr. Jeffrey H. DeClaire and the experienced team at the Michigan Knee Institute are committed to improving patient mobility and quality of life by utilizing advanced technology and the most innovative minimally invasive procedures and treatment options, performing over 1,000 knee surgeries a year.

Through his extensive research and practice, Dr. DeClaire has developed the groundbreaking Elite Knee procedure, which combines computer-generated imaging with robotic instrumentation and over 30 years of surgical expertise to provide a superior outcome for knee replacement patients. Using robotic technology and a digital ligament-tensioning device to measure a patient’s ligament balance, Dr. DeClaire can determine the best implant position, leading to a well-balanced knee replacement.

The precision and accuracy of the Elite Knee procedure result in a more successful knee replacement with reduced risk of complications, which can sometimes involve malalignment, instability of the knee, stiffness, limitation of motion, and pain. Patients undergoing the Elite Knee procedure report a 97% satisfaction rate after surgery. This surpasses the 81% satisfaction rate using traditional, nonrobotic knee replacement techniques.

Dr. DeClaire is internationally recognized for his dedication to providing state-of-the-art procedures to treat complex knee problems. The philosophy at the Michigan Knee Institute is to find practical solutions to preserve or restore normal knee anatomy using the least invasive approach possible. Our physician assistants, Meredith Wood and Olivia Mears; scrub tech, Katlyn Verkeyn; and surgical coordinator, Amanda Purdy assist Dr. DeClaire in providing patients with personalized treatment plans and delivering the best possible outcomes for injured and damaged knees.

The Michigan Knee Institute is a state-of-the-art medical facility offering full-service treatments, including minimally invasive partial and total knee replacements, robotic knee surgery, outpatient knee replacement, cartilage restoration, and arthroscopy, to help get patients back on their feet and back to their active lives.