Total Joint Replacement in Boynton Beach

Conditions that lead to joint replacement

Most people who need a new hip or knee have osteoarthritis, the gradual wear of the smooth cartilage that cushions the ends of the bones. Other reasons include arthritis after an old injury, inflammatory arthritis and, for some people, a replacement that has worn out or become painful over time.

• Knee osteoarthritis that no longer responds to injections, bracing or therapy
• Hip arthritis that causes groin or thigh pain, a limp or trouble with shoes and socks
• Shoulder arthritis or certain large rotator cuff problems, evaluated by Dr. Tucker
• A painful or failing knee or hip replacement that needs a second look

Non-surgical care comes first

Surgery is not the starting point. Dr. Martin and the rest of our joint team usually begin with medications, activity changes, physical therapy, bracing and injections such as cortisone or hyaluronic acid. For knee osteoarthritis pain, some patients are candidates for iovera°, a cold-based treatment that temporarily blocks pain signals in targeted nerves; our physician assistant William Ulrich, PA-C performs it in the office.

When these steps no longer give meaningful relief and X-rays show advanced joint damage, your surgeon will talk with you about replacement, including the realistic benefits, the risks and what recovery will ask of you.

Surgical options our team offers

Our surgeons perform total knee replacement, partial knee replacement for arthritis limited to one part of the knee, and total hip replacement through direct anterior or mini-posterior approaches. Dr. Kerr trained on the MAKO, ROSA and CORI robotic-assisted systems. Dr. Martin and Dr. Kerr have experience in revision surgery, which is a second operation to fix or replace an implant that has failed.

Surgery takes place at area hospitals and surgery centers where our surgeons operate, including HCA Florida JFK Hospital, Bethesda Hospital East, Delray Beach Surgery Center and others. Deeper detail on Dr. Martin's FASTREC fast-recovery approach, personalized implants, revision surgery and the P3 concierge program lives on Dr. Martin's own website.

Recovery and rehab under one roof

Many patients begin walking with a walker or cane the same day or the day after surgery. Most return to everyday activities over several weeks, and full recovery often takes several months. Your timeline depends on the joint, your health before surgery and how steadily you do your exercises, so it varies from person to person.

Our physical therapists work in the same office and share your chart with your surgeon. They can see you before surgery to build strength and after surgery to restore motion, and any concern they notice reaches your surgeon quickly. Follow-up visits and X-rays are handled in the same building.