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In addition to performing the below surgeries and procedures, we also offer rapid recovery/fast-track recovery protocols after hip and knee replacement surgery.
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Treatments
Nerve Block
A nerve block is a type of injection used to manage or prevent pain. It will block pain signals and reduce pain in the area.
In an osteotomy, the hip bones are cut, reshaped, and fixed in a new position to take pressure off of the hip joint. This procedure is used only rarely to treat osteoarthritis of the hip. It can be an option for younger patients in order to delay having to undergo a total hip replacement surgery.
Also called "knee resurfacing," this is an alternative to total knee replacement. It allows the patient to retain part of their original knee joint while also receiving some new, artificial parts.
Total hip replacement is one of the most successful procedures in all of medicine. In the vast majority of cases, total hip replacement enables people to live more active lives without debilitating hip pain. Over time, however, a hip replacement can fail for a variety of reasons. When this occurs, your doctor may recommend that you have a second operation to remove some or all of the parts of the original prosthesis and replace them with new ones. This procedure is called revision total hip replacement.
While total knee replacements are generally very successful procedures, a knee replacement can fail over time for a variety of reasons. If this happens, your doctor may recommend that you have a second operation to remove some or all of the parts of the original prosthesis and replace them with new ones.
Advanced technology like robotic-assisted devices can help your surgeon perform a precise hip replacement surgery personalized for your specific needs.
Advanced technology like robotic-assisted devices can help your surgeon perform a precise knee replacement surgery personalized for your specific needs.
Total hip replacement, (total hip arthroplasty), is the replacement of a hip joint as an alternative to other treatments. Arthritis damage that causes pain that no longer responds to treatment is usually the reason a hip replacement is chosen. The damaged pieces of the hip joint are replaced with artificial parts.
