(636) 229-4222
NOW WITH 3 LOCATIONS O’FALLON, ST. PETERS, WENTZVILLE
Joint replacement surgery involves replacing a damaged joint with an artificial one. It is usually done to relieve pain and improve function in people who have arthritis or other conditions that damaged the joint beyond natural repair. There are many different types of joints in the body, and some can be replaced with artificial prostheses.
Read MoreJoint Replacement Surgeries
Factors to Consider When Getting Joint Replacement Surgery
No matter how twinge in your shoulder or ache in your knee or hip occurs, once your joint pain becomes consistent and gets in the way of activities you love to do, you want to consider joint replacement surgery (arthroplasty) as a treatment choice. Many potential causes result in joint pain and make you decide
Read MoreIs Joint Replacement a Major Surgery?
An aching hip or knee can make even the simplest tasks challenging. Orthopedic doctors will first recommend conservative treatments like physical therapy and medication to relieve patients’ symptoms. However, if these are not enough to ease pain and improve a patient’s quality of life, joint replacement surgery may be the next step in the treatment
Read More5 Facts About Joint Replacements
Joint replacement surgery, also called joint arthroplasty, is a remarkable way for patients to regain musculoskeletal function, relief of pain and other debilitating symptoms. Arthroplasty, as a real boon to many of the 21 million Americans suffering from arthritis, replaces a diseased joint in the part or whole with synthetic components. Let’s look at 5
Read MoreExercises That Will Help You Regain Mobility After Joint Replacement
Regaining mobility after a joint replacement can be a challenge. Luckily, there are many exercises you can do at home to help get your strength back after a knee or hip replacement. Whether you’ve received a total or partial joint replacement, there is still a lot of work to be done to regain mobility with
Read MoreHow To Choose The Right Age For Joint Replacement Surgery
Is there a right age for joint replacement surgery? Can you be too old or too young for the procedure? There is no single answer to these questions. As patients suffering from osteoarthritis get younger, let’s talk about where medical opinions are on the matter of age for joint replacement surgery. Too Young For Joint
Read MoreHow to Find a Joint Replacement Doctor Who Fits Your Needs
Joint replacement surgery, also known as arthroplasty, is a procedure that involves removing part of or the entire diseased joint and replacing it with a prosthesis to provide long-term pain relief and restore normal function. The procedure may be necessary for cases where there is extensive joint damage or where symptoms no longer respond to
Read MoreBone Diseases: Is Joint Replacement Necessary?
Joint replacement is a surgical treatment for joints that are significantly damaged, often due to bone diseases like arthritis. Patients who are recommended this treatment have advanced or end-stage arthritis that no longer responds to conservative treatments. The need for a joint replacement is assessed by evaluating the patient’s symptoms and overall condition. Patients experiencing
Read MoreWhat is Minimally Invasive Joint Replacement?
Joint replacement surgery is a common surgical procedure performed to remove a damaged joint in the body and replace it with an artificial replica. There are many reasons why this type of procedure may be necessary. For example, arthritis is a common disease that deteriorates joints – many times beyond natural repair. This type of
Read MoreRecovery From Joint Replacement Surgery
If you have persistent pain or a limited range of motion within a joint, you may be a candidate for joint replacement surgery. Joint replacement surgery can be an effective way to relieve chronic joint pain, improve mobility, and restore your overall quality of life when conservative treatments fail to give relief. Joint Replacement Surgery
Read More
Carol Owen
Alma Gayle
