A joint is the location at which two or more bones make contact. Joints are constructed to allow movement and provide mechanical support throughout our bodies. Most of us take for granted the thousands of motions that utilize our joints each day, unless you are suffering from joint pain. When our shoulders, hips, knees, and other joints become damaged from injury, arthritis, or wear and tear, even the slightest movement can become unbearable.
Determining whether to undergo joint replacement surgery is a big decision, but one that can result in a significantly improved lifestyle. Joint replacement surgery entails replacing a diseased joint — most commonly the hip, knee, and shoulder — with a well-designed and functional artificial implant. This course of action is necessary when considerable cartilage loss occurs in your joint, causing bone-on-bone friction, debilitation, and overbearing pain.
The board-certified surgeons of Advanced Orthopedic Specialists have an extensive history of pioneering complex surgical techniques to ensure you receive the highest level of total joint care. Our physicians have specialized training and experience in diseases and injuries of the hip, knee, and shoulder joints that may require replacement or revision. Whether you require partial or total replacement of the hip, knee, elbow, and shoulder, basilar joint arthroplasty, reverse total shoulder replacement, revision arthroplasty of the upper extremity, or hip resurfacing, our total joint specialists provide the most advanced, minimally invasive techniques that will help restore your function and mobility. Please be assured that our physicians always strive to use conservative treatment methods to help safely return you to activity before considering surgery.
Don’t let a joint injury or condition slow you down, call Advanced Orthopedic Specialists to schedule an appointment with one of our total joint replacement or revision experts.
The following Advanced Orthopedic Specialists’ physicians specialize in total joint care: