Pinnacle Orthopaedics Surgeons
can replace problem knee or hip joints when the joint
is worn or injured. The hip and knee joints allow you
to walk, squat and turn. No matter what age the patient
is, a joint problem can limit you from daily tasks
with pain and stiffness. Total joint replacement surgery
replaces the joint with an artificial joint called
a prosthesis. After the joint is replaced, pain is
relieved, leg strength increases and the quality of
life is greatly improved.
A damaged hip or knee can
be caused by osteoarthritis, inflammatory arthritis,
fracture or necrosis (reduction of blood supply to
the bone caused by a bad injury or long-term use of
alcohol or steroids.) Deciding if surgery is right
for you is determined by your medical history, a physical
exam, and x-rays. The decision to perform surgery is
made jointly by the patient and the doctor. |  |
