About Joint Replacement
Joint replacement surgery has helped thousands of people lead active lives. A hip replacement let Jack Nicklaus return to the the professional golf tour. Mary Lou Retton chose hip replacement at age 37 after a congenital hip condition plus years of gymnastics left her in severe pain.
Advances in artificial joint technology and surgical techniques have made joint replacement appropriate for younger and more active people and have meant shorter recovery times for some patients. As leaders in the field of joint replacement surgery, we evaluate, introduce, and closely follow the results of these technological advances to make sure we can offer the best possible solutions to our patients.
Joint replacement may be appropriate if, despite trying different medications and therapies, you have joint pain that keeps you from normal activities and even reduces your ability to take care of yourself. The most common reason for joint replacement is damage from arthritis.
In joint replacement, your surgeon removes the damaged portions of the affected joint and replaces them with prostheses or implants. If only part of the joint is damaged, you may be eligible for a procedure that repairs just the damaged part.
When choosing a prosthesis, our surgeons consider many factors, including your age, weight, gender, activity level and medical history.