Joint Replacement

Joint Replacement services offered in Lake Oswego, OR

When you can no longer enjoy life because of chronic hip, knee, or shoulder pain, it may be time to consider joint replacement. Summit Orthopaedics specializes in minimally invasive joint replacement surgery for adults who are limited by chronic joint pain from conditions like arthritis or severe fractures. The Summit Orthopaedic team use advanced surgical techniques to replace a damaged joint with a durable prosthetic joint. They also provide personalized after-care, so you can live pain-free and active. Call the Lake Oswego, Oregon, office today to schedule a joint replacement consultation or book an appointment online.

Joint Replacement Q & A

What is joint replacement?

Joint replacement (arthroplasty) is a surgical procedure to remove part or all of a damaged joint. The surgeon replaces the damaged joint with an artificial device that functions just like your natural joint.

The goal of joint replacement surgery is to restore function in a joint damaged by injury or disease. Joint replacement is also a last resort treatment for chronic pain and inflammation that results from osteoarthritis and other conditions.

Summit Orthopaedics offers advanced joint replacement procedures for adults. The skilled surgeons use minimally invasive techniques to replace damaged joints in the hips, knees, and shoulders. They also provide comprehensive after-care to support your healing after surgery and help you regain full function in the treated joint.

Am I a candidate for joint replacement?

Joint replacement surgery may be a treatment option for you if nonsurgical therapies aren’t working well to control pain or protect your joint mobility.

The Summit Orthopaedics team reviews your medical history, symptoms, and the severity of joint damage to determine if joint replacement is appropriate. You may be a candidate if you have chronic pain or limited mobility due to:

Osteoarthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis
Severe fractures
Chronic joint instability

The orthopedic specialists answer any questions you have about joint replacement and your recovery from surgery so that you can make educated decisions about your treatment.

What can I expect during joint replacement surgery?

During joint replacement surgery, your Summit Orthopaedics surgeon uses minimally invasive techniques to access the damaged joint through small incisions.

Your surgeon may remove only the damaged or diseased parts of the joint, including the bone and cartilage. They can also repair the remaining tissues and reshape bones before inserting the artificial joint.

Severe joint damage may require a total joint replacement, in which the surgeon removes all parts of the natural joint and replaces them with a prosthetic device.

When surgery is complete, you spend time in recovery and may be able to go home the same day. Your surgeon may also keep you at the hospital overnight. They continue to monitor your recovery and let you know when you can start physical therapy and return to work and other activities.

Call Summit Orthopaedics today to learn more about the benefits of joint replacement surgery or book a consultation online.