Replacing Shoulders, Knees, & Hips
Joint Replacement Surgery in Rochester, NY
Joint replacement surgery is designed to provide relief from severe joint pain and restore function by removing and replacing damaged or arthritic joints with artificial prostheses during surgery. This treatment can significantly enhance quality of life by enabling patients to regain everyday mobility, with ongoing care before and after surgery.
Delivering expert care in this specialty, the team at Greater Rochester Orthopaedics in Rochester, NY, is dedicated to supporting patients through comprehensive, compassionate service from diagnosis through recovery with their doctor and surgeon.
In the Rochester region, our Orthopedic surgeon and doctor-led practice coordinates care with trusted Hospital partners when joint replacement surgery is needed, keeping patients informed about the procedure, surgical planning, and recovery.
Considering Joint Replacement?
Understanding Joint Replacement Surgery
Joint replacement surgery is designed to alleviate pain, restore mobility, and improve the quality of life for patients suffering from severe joint degeneration, and the care plan is tailored by your doctor. This procedure involves removing the affected joint and replacing it with an artificial one, using surgical techniques selected by the surgeon. Joint replacements include shoulder, knee, hip replacement, and more.
Our Orthopaedics Center reviews which surgery is needed based on your health and medicine history. Our Orthopaedics Center in Rochester, NY offers joint replacement surgery options for hip replacement, Total Knee Replacement, and other Reconstructive needs, with personalized care based on your medical history, bone health, and activity goals.
What is a Joint?
A joint is where two or more bones come together, allowing for movement and support, and bone surfaces work together for stable function. Joints are enveloped in cartilage, facilitating smooth movement and providing cushioning between bones, which supports long-term health. Diseases like arthritis or significant injury can damage this cartilage, leading to stiffness, pain, and reduced mobility, and early care can help limit progression. In the Rochester area, a doctor or surgeon may recommend surgery after a full Orthopedic evaluation, imaging, and a review of medical factors to confirm the approach needed.
Conditions Leading to Joint Replacement
- Arthritis: Including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and post-traumatic arthritis.
- Severe Injury: Significant injuries that damage the joints and may require surgical care or surgery when other options are not effective.
- Other Diseases: Conditions that cause joint degeneration and significant discomfort.
Types of Joint Replacement Surgeries
Shoulder Joint Replacement
This procedure is as effective in relieving pain as knee or hip replacements, and many patients receive structured Physical therapy care afterward. Initially developed to treat severe shoulder fractures, it has evolved to address various painful shoulder conditions primarily caused by different forms of arthritis, with High standards for surgical Performance and follow-up care.
Knee Replacement Surgery
Knee replacement is a consideration when arthritis or injury severely damages the knee, making even simple activities challenging for patients. This successful procedure has evolved significantly since its inception in 1968, offering relief and restoring mobility to many patients, supported by Medicine advances, therapy, and ongoing care focused on Performance. For some patients, the surgeon may recommend Total Knee Replacement or other knee replacement surgery options depending on the joint damage, alignment, and total function goals, with care coordinated through Orthopaedics and Physical therapy.
Our Orthopedic surgeon and doctor explain when surgery may be needed and what care looks like before and after the procedure.
Hip Replacement Surgery
Hip replacement surgery is recommended when pain and stiffness from arthritis or injury severely affect your daily activities, and your doctor will review whether surgery is needed. This operation, which has been performed since 1960, replaces the damaged hip joint with a prosthetic one, improving total function and reflecting advances in Medicine and surgical care. For hip knee concerns, your surgeon may coordinate surgical care with a Hospital team and Physical therapy provider to support safe mobility and recovery.
Your Orthopedic surgeon reviews medical options and explains the surgical procedure and recovery plan.
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