At The Bone and Joint Surgery Clinic, you’re in good hands — our Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeons have years of experience and training in joint replacement surgery. We specialize in the most advanced partial and total joint replacement techniques.
When you visit our Raleigh office, you always receive personalized care from one of our joint replacement surgeons. Our physicians will discuss with you whether you are an appropriate candidate for joint replacement, making sure to answer all your questions regarding treatment.
What is a Total Joint Replacement?
During total joint replacement, an arthritic or damaged joint is removed and replaced with an artificial joint, called a prosthesis. Most patients who choose to have a total joint replacement benefit from an improved quality of life through greater independence and healthier, pain-free mobility.
New technology allows for minimally invasive techniques for hip (including the Direct Anterior Approach) and knee replacement. Your surgeon will discuss these options with you. Non-surgical treatments are always utilized first; surgery is the last resort, but is often required. At The Bone and Joint Surgery Clinic, our surgeons are experienced in the newest treatments and will work with you personally to come up with a plan that best fits your individual goals.
Most Patients Decide to Have a Total Joint Replacement (Hip or Knee) When:
The pain causes difficulty sleeping
The pain makes daily activities difficult
Patients are unable to continue favorite hobbies due to stiffness or weakness
Arthritis limits the ability to carry on a normal life
Hip Replacement Candidates Usually Have Joint Deterioration Due to the Following:
Osteoarthritis (wear and tear arthritis)
Rheumatoid arthritis
Post traumatic arthritis (from injury)
Avascular necrosis (from the loss of blood flow to the hip)
Congenital hip deformities that result in early degeneration
Knee Replacement Candidates Usually Have Joint Deterioration Due to the Following:
Osteoarthritis (wear and tear arthritis)
Rheumatoid arthritis
Post traumatic arthritis (from injury)
Previous cartilage injury
Osteochondritis dissecans (from loss of blood flow to a region of the knee)
Congenital knee deformities causing early degeneration
What is a Partial Knee Replacement?
A partial knee replacement is a smaller implant that is used to treat very localized arthritis on the inside of the knee. Patients who have more advanced arthritis involving other parts of the knee are not good candidates for this surgery. Patients who undergo a partial knee replacement benefit due to the minimally invasive nature of the procedure, experiencing a quicker recovery time and enjoying more normal knee function.
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At The Bone and Joint Surgery Clinic, we’re proud to provide the highest quality orthopaedic care and diagnostic services to patients from Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Garner, Apex, Morrisville, Holly Springs, Fuquay-Varina and the surrounding areas. Schedule an appointment today!
Partial & Total Joint Replacements Hub: Everything You Need to Know
Partial & Total Joint Replacements
What You’ll Learn
Joint replacements are some of the most successful procedures in medical history. One surgery can alleviate pain, restore healing, and give you a new lease on life. Partial and total joint replacements help you get back to the regular activities you once enjoyed. We show you how.
