From various causes, many joints in the body can wear out, most commonly the knee, shoulder, and hip joints. For more information click here. Over time, cartilage starts to crack or wear away, and since cartilage cannot repair itself, the damage is progressive. Early symptoms may be stiffness in your joints, and may progress to pain, caused by arthritis. Treatments for arthritis include rest, ice, activity modifications, anti-inflammatory medications, injections, and more. As the cartilage continues to wear away, these treatments may lose their effectiveness, and a joint replacement may be the best alternative.

Hip, knee, and shoulder replacements are common surgical procedures that are very effective in relieving the pain and discomfort of advanced arthritis. They are performed in a hospital setting under general anesthesia. It is common for patients to spend 2-3 days in the hospital and a short stay in a rehabilitation center may also be planned. Our surgeons have a very high success rate with these surgeries and our patients report that they are happy with the outcomes.