Damage to your shoulder is painful and limiting. If a shoulder injury or condition is serious enough, a shoulder replacement may be the best option for regaining your mobility and independence.
Some c...
During hip replacement surgery, a surgeon removes the damaged sections of your hip joint and replaces them with parts usually constructed of metal and very hard plastic. This artificial joint (prosthe...
Knee replacement surgery — also known as knee arthroplasty (ARTH-row-plas-tee) — can help relieve pain and restore function in severely diseased knee joints. The procedure involves cutting...
Seek immediate medical attention
Ask someone to drive you to urgent care or the emergency room if your pain caused by an injury is accompanied by:
A joint that appears deformed
Inability to...
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Arthroscopic knee surgery
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If your situation or injury requires surgery, you are in the right place. Our board-certified orthopedic surgeons use the latest techniques and advanced technologies to provide a personalized surgical...