Joint Replacement Surgery
Joint pain can severely disrupt and disable an individual's lifestyle, often resulting from aging, wear and tear, injuries, and conditions like osteoarthritis, which affects more than 21 million Americans.
When a joint becomes damaged, it can cause unbearable pain and disability, accompanied by various other complications. Joint disorders result in a loss of function, mobility, stiffness, and persistent pain. When non-surgical treatments like medication, cortisone injections, PRP therapy, and physical therapy no longer provide relief, joint replacement surgery is often recommended by your doctor to restore function and alleviate pain.
Joint Procedures
Advancements in orthopedic technology have revolutionized joint replacement procedures, enabling more and more people to receive new hips, knees, and shoulders. At Personalized Orthopedics of the Palm Beaches, we offer a range of procedures for the hip, knee, and shoulder, harnessing these cutting-edge technologies to improve the lives of our patients.
- Reverse Shoulder Replacement
- Shoulder Revision
- Total Hip Replacement/Arthroplasty
- Direct Anterior Hip Replacement
- Mini-Posterior Hip Replacement
- Revision Total Hip Replacement
- Personalized Partial and Total Knee Replacement
- Total Knee Replacement
- Revision Total Knee Replacement
- Knee Revision / Osteotomy
- Painful Knee Replacement
Total hip joint replacement surgery is a common solution for those dealing with conditions like hip fractures, dislocations, arthritis, labral tears, and hip impingement. The hip, a vital ball-and-socket joint facilitating lower limb movement, is frequently replaced due to factors like aging, wear and tear, overuse, injury, osteoarthritis, and falls.
The hip joint consists of the thigh bone's ball (femur) joining the pelvic socket (acetabulum), both lined with cartilage to prevent bone-on-bone friction. Damage to any hip joint component leads to chronic pain, discomfort, and limited mobility.
During a total hip replacement, the surgeon replaces both the femur and acetabulum with artificial parts, effectively relieving pain and enhancing mobility and function after the procedure, making hip replacement surgery a transformative solution.
The knee, known as a hinge joint, is a complex structure composed of the femur (thigh bone), tibia (shin bone), fibula, and the patella (kneecap). It is further supported by ligaments like the ACL, PCL, MCL, and LCL. Due to its complexity, the knee is highly susceptible to injuries, making it a common reason for orthopedic consultations.
The knee plays a vital role in stability, balance, and mobility. When it sustains injuries or degeneration, chronic pain can severely impact daily life. The knee's cartilage, acting as a cushion between bones, wears down over time, leading to painful bone-on-bone friction that hinders activities like running, walking, and sports.
Total knee replacement, also known as full knee replacement, involves replacing the entire knee joint with an artificial prosthesis. This procedure replaces the end of the femur with metal and lines the tibia with a metal tray and polyethylene. This minimizes friction in the joint, providing relief from pain and improving the range of motion.
What to Expect After
After a total joint replacement procedure, patients usually experience immediate relief from the joint pain suffered before the replacement, due to the old joint being removed and the prosthesis acting like a healthy joint.
Physical therapy and rehabilitation typically start immediately after a joint replacement. This process will last for several weeks, to help speed up the healing process, to strengthen the muscles surrounding the new joint, to ensure that the patient gets full use of the joint, and most importantly, to help the patient stay active, hoping for a successful recovery.
Joint Replacement Surgery In Boynton, FL
Do not let joint pain hold you back from what you love to do. When it is time for joint replacement surgery, the board-certified surgeons at Personalized Orthopedics of the Palm Beaches are experts at performing the procedure that you need. With years of experience, we provide the highest quality joint replacement surgery.
To learn if you may be a candidate for joint replacement, call Personalized Orthopedics of the Palm Beaches at (561) 733-5888, Ext. 1 to request an appointment. You may also request an appointment using our convenient and secure online form.