When you hear “Total Joint Replacement,” do you think of superstar athletes, or perhaps dream that such a surgery will turn you into one? While that might not be the most realistic expectation, total joint replacement, when necessary, can fulfill your dreams of being able to walk and run without pain or just being able to go about your day normally.
The reality is that total joint replacement surgery is becoming more and more common in the United States because people are living more active lives, as well as living longer. Wear and tear on knees and hips can cause deterioration beyond what medication and minor surgeries can treat. But unlike our superstar fantasies, these surgeries require extensive consultation and evaluation, long hospital stays, and extended recovery and rehabilitation.
Click here for a more realistic view of knee replacement surgery. Likewise, click here for the same on hip replacement surgery.
The two most common forms of total joint replacement are the hip and the knee. Click on the links in the previous sentence to open a comprehensive reading on these surgeries by the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.
Whether to have joint replacement surgery should be a cooperative decision made by you, your family, your primary care doctor, and your orthopedic surgeon. The process of making this decision typically begins with a referral by your doctor to an orthopedic surgeon for an initial evaluation.
At Brigham City Community Hospital we provide access to a network of highly experienced orthopedic surgeons that can help you and your family decide if total joint replacement is necessary. To schedule an appointment for evaluation call: 1-866-887-3999.