Joint Replacement

Joint Replacement Procedures

Joint replacement surgery entails removing damaged cartilage from both sides of the joint, then resurfacing it with a metal and plastic replacement implant that performs similarly to your natural joint. Common joint surgeries include:

• Total Joint Replacement Surgery - Also known as arthroplasty, this surgery is a treatment that includes removing a portion or all of a damaged joint and replacing it with artificial implants.
• Hip Replacement Surgery - An anterior hip replacement is a less invasive approach for implanting a hip replacement. Partial hip replacement is another type of surgery whereby only the ball of the hip is replaced and not the socket.
• Knee Replacement Surgery - During knee replacement, damaged tissue is removed, existing regions are resurfaced, and prosthetic pieces are implanted into the injured compartment(s) of the knee.
• Shoulder Replacement Surgery - The ball and socket positions in the joint are exchanged and artificial parts are used in their place. At the shoulder blade, a prosthetic ball is surgically connected, and an artificial socket is inserted at the top of the upper arm bone.