Bone and Joint

What is a total hip replacement?

Total hip replacement is a surgical procedure where the worn out surfaces of the hip are resurfaced with man-made components. Over time, the cartilage that cushions your bones can wear away, causing you pain and discomfort, and make simple pleasures like walking and shopping unbearable. Hip replacement can reduce or eliminate your pain, allow easier movement and get you back to normal life.

Am I a candidate?

You may consider hip replacement if you suffer from arthritic hip pain that severely limits your daily activities. We only recommend total hip replacements after careful examination and diagnosis of your particular joint problem, and only after more conservative measures such as exercise, physical therapy, and medications have proven ineffective.

Learn more about total hip replacement.

What is a total knee replacement?

Total knee replacement is a surgical procedure where the worn out surfaces of the knee are resurfaced with titanium and plastic components. Over time, the cartilage that cushions your bones can wear away, causing you pain and discomfort, and make simple pleasures like walking and shopping unbearable. Knee replacement can reduce or eliminate your pain, allow easier movement and get you back to normal life.

Am I a candidate?

You may consider knee replacement if you suffer from arthritic knee pain that severely limits your daily activities. We only recommend total knee replacements after careful examination and diagnosis of your particular joint problem, and only after more conservative measures such as exercise, physical therapy, and medications have proven ineffective.

Learn more about total knee replacement.

Preparing for Your Total Knee Replacement 

An upcoming joint replacement surgery can feel overwhelming to a patient in pain, as well as to the family members or friends who will be involved in his or her recovery. Knowing what to expect helps patients and their caregivers better prepare for the surgery and rehabilitation process, and provides peace of mind as they take this big step toward improved mobility.

Shoulder Replacement 

Shoulder replacement is a surgical procedure in which your shoulder joint is replaced by a prosthetic implant to keep the new joint moving smoothly.

If you have persistent shoulder pain, you may be a good candidate for a shoulder replacement if you fit any of the following descriptions:

• Shoulder pain limits your everyday activities and it has become too painful to continue.
• Less invasive treatments, such as injections and physical therapy, do not relieve your pain.
• You are no longer able to manage joint pain with typical over-the-counter medications.

Care for Your Active Family 

We offer the total care your active family needs close to home, school or work. Our board-certified and fellowship-trained sports medicine specialists treat all sports-related injuries or conditions in both youth and adults. Our sports medicine clinics offer you same or next day appointments. We provide access to the highest quality medical care, all without the inconvenience of having to travel outside of your community.

We treat a variety of issues requiring top sports-medicine treatment from sports medicine physicians and trainers alike.

Some of the most common ailments we treat are:

• All athletic-related injuries in children, adolescents and adults
• Fracture and trauma care
• ACL and meniscal tears
• Head injuries and concussions
• Muscle cramps
• Shin splints
• Stress fractures
• Runner’s knee