Joint Replacement & Reconstructive Surgery

This surgical service specializes in hip and knee arthroplasty. Both primary and revision joint replacements are performed.  Advanced surgical techniques and materials are utilized to enhance implant longevity.  Although osteoarthritis is the most common condition for which total joint replacement can be beneficial, this service treats a variety of joint disease.  Other conditions include:  Rheumatoid Arthritis, Avascular Necrosis, Post-Traumatic Arthritis, Congenital Dysplasia, and Fractures.  Hip fractures of all types are managed using state-of-the-art surgical techniques and instrumentation.  Unicompartmental, or ‘partial-knee replacements,’ implanted using minimally invasive surgical techniques are also performed.

Arthritis of the Hip, Knee and Shoulder: Advanced arthritis of these major joints may cause disabling pain and limitation of motion which can be successfully treated by joint replacement allowing people who suffer from these conditions to resume normal lives.

Hip Replacement: Advanced hip arthritis causing disabling pain, limping and limitation of motion can be successfully treated with a joint replacement so that individuals can resume normal lives.

Total Knee Replacement: If a knee has been severely damaged by arthritis or injury, over time it may become difficult to perform a simple task such as walking or there is pain while sitting or lying down. Total knee replacement surgery may be necessary. During the procedure, the damaged and worn knee is resurfaced in order to restore function, relieve pain and correct leg deformity.