Joint Replacement

Total joint replacement is a surgery in which parts of an arthritic or damaged joint are removed and replaced with a metal, plastic, or ceramic device called a prosthesis. The prosthesis is designed to simulate the movement of a normal, healthy joint.

If nonsurgical treatments like medications, physical therapy and activity modifications do not relieve your pain and disability, your doctor may recommend total joint replacement. Several conditions can cause joint pain and disability and lead patients to consider joint replacement surgery. In many cases, joint pain is caused by damage to the cartilage that lines the ends of the bones (articular cartilage) — either from arthritis, a fracture, or another condition. Hip and knee replacements are the most commonly performed joint replacements, but replacement surgery can be performed on other joints, like, the ankle, wrist, shoulder, and elbow.

In the weeks before surgery, our surgical team will spend time preparing you for your upcoming procedure. For example, our team may check your general health, and may require blood tests and a cardiogram to help plan your surgery. In the post-surgical period, our team will design a scientific personalized rehabilitation program for a good outcome.