Today, Americans are enjoying longer, more active lives than during any time in history. But as the baby boomer population grows older and their bodies begin to change, many individuals experience painful, debilitating problems with their joints. Whether caused by arthritis, injury, disease or daily wear and tear, joint pain and stiffness can become so severe that it is difficult to perform even the simplest daily activities. Specialists from the Division of Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement apply their clinical expertise to quickly establish an accurate diagnosis and develop a plan of care that fits the needs of each patient suffering from joint pain or discomfort. Every appropriate treatment option is exhausted before surgery is considered. When joint pain no longer responds to conventional treatment, our nationally renowned surgeons use cutting-edge technology and advanced surgical techniques to eliminate pain and restore motion to a joint, and increase function to the muscles, ligaments and other soft tissue structures that control the joint.

Our surgical team has the ability to replace all major joints, including those in the hip, knee, shoulder, elbow and finger. After evaluating a patient's condition, our specialists prepare each patient mentally and physically for their procedure, and continuously monitor and manage the patient's entire pre- and post-surgical performance and progress. Depending on the patient's condition and needs, our surgeons employ either traditional procedures or utilize the latest minimally invasive techniques – which can result in faster recovery, less bleeding, decreased post-operative pain and reduced scarring. In addition, our surgeons replace artificial joints that have become loose over time.

Most patients who undergo joint replacement experience pain-free basic movement of joints and return to a more fulfilling lifestyle.