If joint pain, stiffness or limited mobility has stopped you in your tracks, we’ll help you take the next step. Our team of joint care experts helps you get relief so you can get back to doing the things you love.
Whether you need surgery or symptom relief, we offer treatments for every joint in the body. Our support staff, orthopaedic surgeons and physical therapists help you understand and consider the best options for you.
We provide treatment for conditions that weaken or cause pain in your joints. The most common is arthritis, which is inflammation or swelling in the joint. While arthritis can’t be cured, it can often be managed — and its symptoms may be significantly reduced by surgery.
Our approach to care starts with joint pain evaluation and management. We listen as you explain how joint pain is affecting your life. We may then perform tests (like X-rays) to better understand your condition. If your joint pain can be managed with treatments and therapies other than surgery, we’ll help you consider those options.
If you do need arthroplasty (surgery to restore joint function), you’re in good hands. Our team has decades of experience performing arthroplasty for every joint in the body. Arthroplasty includes:
Joint replacement surgery and revision surgery is available for any joint, including:
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Many people tolerate their joint pain or limited mobility for years without consulting a doctor. But doing so may lead to worse, long-term damage. If you notice anything wrong with your joints, you should talk to a doctor as soon as possible. Depending on your condition, you may need to see:
If you don’t have an orthopaedist, talk to your primary care physician. They’ll be able to help diagnose your condition (usually with an X-ray) and refer you to an orthopaedist.
Some insurances will require a referral. If you’re not sure what your insurance requires, call us and we’ll help you navigate the process.
If you’re not sure which specialist to see about your joint condition, that’s okay too. We’ll help you find the right care with our full team of expert specialists.
Living with joint problems can be difficult, and finding out you need surgery can be worrying. However, there’s never been a better time to get a joint replacement. With current surgical techniques, a modern artificial joint is simply a lasting, life-changing success.
If surgery isn’t right for you, there are a number of non-surgical options today to help manage your condition. We’ll help you understand the risks and benefits of each so you can make the best choice for your health.
In the past, hip and knee implants only had about a 50% success rate. Today, about 90% of operations are successful for at least 10 years, with results lasting up to 40 years. On top of that, more than 95% of patients experience relief from joint pain.
Whether you were referred to us or simply came in looking for relief from your joint pain, we’ll start by listening. You’ll meet with our team to talk about how your life has been affected by your joint condition. We may discuss topics like:
More than anything, we want you to be pain-free, move around easier and do what you love. If we can help you accomplish these without surgery, we’ll go over your treatment and management options. If your condition has become more serious, we’ll help you understand if surgery is right for you.
We’ll start by discussing your daily activities, medical history and family history of diseases like arthritis. Diagnosing the specific condition causing your joint pain or limited mobility usually requires simple tests. Tests may include:
Depending on your diagnosis and the overall impact of your condition, your treatment and management options may be surgical or non-surgical.
Joint replacement or revision (repeat) surgery is used to implant or replace an artificial joint (or prosthesis). These surgeries can significantly reduce pain and improve mobility. Today’s implants are durable enough to last more than 20 years without the need for revision surgery.
We’ll review the risks and benefits with you so you can decide when you’re ready for surgery.
Different surgical approaches may be used depending on the joint and the specific condition. Our team has expertise replacing every joint, including knees, hips, shoulders and elbows. Some of the advanced surgeries we perform include:
After surgery, most patients can go home the same day or next day. For about the next two weeks, you’ll take pain medication for soreness caused by the surgery. After the second week, most patients start to see dramatic relief from soreness, pain and difficulty moving around. You’ll continue to heal and get used to your new joint over the next few months.
As long as you’re comfortable with managing your condition through non-surgical options, we’ll continue to see you as needed. Whenever you’re ready, we can discuss your surgical options and consider the risks and benefits. Our whole team is here to answer any questions you have, from day one through every follow-up appointment.
After joint replacement surgery, follow-up appointments are an important part of the healing journey. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff will help you schedule your follow-ups.
Most patients need a few follow-ups in the weeks and months after surgery to evaluate how a joint is recovering. At the one-year mark, you’ll likely be fully recovered and we’ll schedule a follow-up to evaluate your progress.
Beyond one year, we’ll discuss the best follow-up schedule for your condition and implant. You may need to come in annually, every other year or every five years. After 10 years, we like to see our patients every one or two years to check up on normal wear and tear.
If moving your joints has become difficult or painful, don’t let your condition continue to worsen. Talk to your primary care physician or make an appointment with our orthopaedic specialists.
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