Treatment of Musculoskeletal Diseases and Conditions
Joint reconstruction
For patients with chronic joint pain or serious injuries to the hips, knees, ankles, elbows or shoulders that require joint replacement or reconstruction.
Caring for athletes and everyday people
Orthopedic surgeons specializing in joint replacement and reconstruction help patients get back in the game, whether it’s on the field in front of cheering fans or in the backyard with family and friends.
Injuries or conditions that may require surgery to reconstruct or replace damaged joints in the hips, knees, ankles, elbow or shoulders may include:
- Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries, in which one of the main ligaments that helps stabilize and support the knee is partially or completely torn
- Cartilage tears(also known as meniscus tears), in which the soft tissue between the joints is injured, causing pain
- Fractures of the bone, which can lead to joint degeneration several years after the injury
- Medial collateral ligament (MCL) injuries, in which the ligament located along the inner knee is completely torn
- Osteoarthritis, which is usually associated with aging joints’ “wear and tear” and is most commonly seen in patients age 50 or older
- Osteonecrosis (also known as avascular necrosis), which can be due to a dislocation or fracture injury that limits blood supply to the head of the femur (thigh bone), potentially causing severe degeneration that leads to arthritis and chronic joint pain
- Patellofemoral syndrome, in which cartilage under the kneecap may be deteriorating, or the kneecap is no longer moving properly
- Post-traumatic arthritis, which is a type of arthritis that can be due to a traumatic hip injury or fracture that damaged cartilage
- Rheumatoid arthritis, in which the synovial membrane is inflamed and thickens, leading to potential cartilage damage, joint pain and stiffness
- Rotator cuff injuries, in which the group of muscles and tendons surrounding the shoulder joint are partially or completely torn
- Ulnar collateral ligament injuries, in which the ligament inside the elbow connecting the upper arm (humerus) with the forearm (ulna) is partially or completely torn
Joint Replacement Care Options
Diagnostics
We work with more orthopedic doctors to provide comprehensive exams and diagnose causes of joint pain. Using advanced imaging technologies and facilities to give orthopedists the most accurate information to treat orthopedic injuries and conditions. Also offering convenience for patients needing X-ray imaging, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans and other imaging technologies.
Joint replacement surgery
Hospitals, clinics and physician offices provide advanced orthopedics care. Treatment options for reconstruction and replacement of hips, knees, ankles and shoulders may include:
- Total hip replacement surgery (also called hip arthroplasty), in which the head of the femur (thigh bone) is removed and replaced with a metal stem and a metal or ceramic ball, while the worn hip socket (acetabulum) is removed and replaced with a metal socket
- Minimally invasive hip replacement, in which a smaller surgical incision is made than during a traditional total hip replacement surgery
- Hip resurfacing, in which the head of the femur is trimmed and capped with a smooth metal covering, while the hip socket is removed and replaced with a metal socket
- Total knee replacement surgery (knee arthroplasty), in which the ends of the femur (thigh bone) and tibia (shin bone) at the knee joint are removed and replaced with metal and strong plastic parts
- Partial knee replacement, in which damaged tissue and bone in the inner knee or the outer knee are replaced with a metal and plastic part
- Total shoulder replacement surgery (shoulder arthroplasty), in which the head of the upper arm bone (humerus) is removed and replaced with a metal stem and ball, and the shoulder blade socket (glenoid) is smoothed and replaced with a strong plastic socket
- Reverse total shoulder replacement, which is similar to a total shoulder replacement, but the end of the upper arm bone is replaced by a metal stem and plastic socket, and the shoulder black socket, is fitted with a metal ball
- Partial shoulder replacement (hemiarthroplasty), in which only the head of the upper arm bone, or the shoulder blade socket is replaced
- Shoulder resurfacing, in which the head of the upper arm bone is trimmed and capped with a smooth metal covering, and the shoulder blade socket may be smoothed and replaced with a strong plastic socket or tissue graft
- Ankle replacement surgery (ankle arthroplasty), in which damaged bone and cartilage are replaced with metal and plastic parts
- ACL reconstruction, in which a torn anterior cruciate ligament is rebuilt using tissue — most commonly the kneecap tendon or hamstring tendon – from a donor or the patient’s body
- MCL reconstruction, in which a torn medial collateral ligament that has not healed and restored stability to the inner knee is rebuilt using tissue from a donor or the patient’s body
- Osteochondral allograft transplantation, in which cartilage from a donor is implanted to help restore stability in a patient’s knee, ankle or shoulder
- UCL reconstruction, in which a torn ulnar collateral ligament in the elbow is rebuilt using a tendon tissue from a donor or patient’s body
- Total elbow replacement (elbow arthroplasty), in which an artificial elbow joint is inserted in the upper arm bone and lower arm bone (ulna)
Sports and physical therapy
Specially therapists have advanced training in hand, balance and back pain rehabilitation, as well as Pilates, Alter G and active release therapies.
Using techniques and technologies to help patients regain strength and mobility to get back in the game.