Having joint replacement surgery can change the life of someone with severe joint pain and limited mobility. This surgery can be performed on the shoulder, elbow, wrist, and ankle, but by far the most frequently performed joint replacement surgeries are on the hips and knees. More than 450,000 hip replacement surgeries and more than 750,000 total knee replacements are performed each year in the United States, and both types can be performed as minimally invasive surgery. Let’s talk about [Read More]
Joint Replacement Surgery
Is Age a Consideration for Joint Replacement?
Each year, over 500,000 Americans undergo joint replacement surgery. It’s a life-changing procedure for those living with chronic joint pain that conservative treatment options aren’t effective at alleviating. Age is definitely a consideration for joint replacement surgery. People of advanced age are likely to have more health conditions and diseases than a person who is younger that may contribute to surgery complications. On the flip side, patients too young are more active and may wear out [Read More]
All About Total Joint Replacement Surgery
What is Total Joint Replacement Surgery? Total joint replacement is a surgical procedure involving the removal of damaged parts of a joint and the replacement of them with prosthetic pieces. The prosthetic pieces are designed to take on the functions of the damaged parts they replace, so the joint can function correctly once again. Joint replacement surgery is necessary when a joint is beyond natural healing and when other treatments fail to alleviate pain symptoms. It is a useful procedure [Read More]
Knee Replacement Surgery
The knee is the largest joint in the body and as such, undergoes a lot of stress. Whether it’s from wear and tear, an injury, carrying too much weight or degenerative joint disease, there is a good chance you or someone you know will be one of the more than 500,000 people each year who undergo a knee replacement procedure. If your knees are starting to bear the brunt of the pain and aren’t what they used to be, your orthopedist may recommend knee replacement surgery. Not to worry, though, these [Read More]
Custom Knee Replacement Surgery
While all joint replacement surgeries involve prosthetic materials, there are steps that can be taken to have a truly custom-fitted replacement joint prosthetic. It is specially fitted based on the patient’s height, the amount of activity they participate in daily, and their gender. Prosthetic knee replacements were first introduced decades ago. The choice of implant was based on the level of deformity in the patient's knee. There are also anatomical differences between men’s and women’s [Read More]
Partial Knee Replacement vs Total Knee Replacement: What is the Difference?
Weak-Kneed No More: Knowing Your Options for Knee Surgery According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, nearly half of all American adults develop knee osteoarthritis in at least one knee during their lifetime. Additionally, the demand for total knee replacement surgery is expected to exceed 3 million by the year 2030. However, it’s important that sufferers of knee conditions examine their options before committing to a full-fledged surgery. Both partial and total knee replacement [Read More]
