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Patient Care: Joint Replacement

Jeffrey T. Gilsdorf, MD	Mark D. Chilton, MD	MMI’s Joint Replacement Surgeon’s are Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery Our surgeons have extensive specialty training in TJR, including secondary or revision joint replacement surgery. One special area of interest is alternative joint replacement procedures for younger patients, in which we employ prostheses made of advanced materials like titanium, ceramic, and new plastic joint liners that help to extend the longevity of the new joint.
James M. Steinberg, DO

80% of adults over age 60 have some form of osteoarthritis.

Common Symptoms

• Joint stiffness
  
• Pain with stairs, walking
  
• Deep aching in joints
  
• Activities of daily living restricted
  
• Popping, grinding, grating sounds in joints
  

Total Joint Replacement May Be Indicated When

• Non-Surgical treatments are not effective
  
  • Medication
    
  • Physical Therapy
    
  • Steroid Injections
    
  • Arthroscopic Surgery
    
  • Synthetic Fluid Knee Injections
• X-rays reveal arthritis
  
• Joint pain interferes with daily activities

Total Joint Replacement patients have often had unsatisfactory results from Non-surgical options.

Total Joint Replacement Surgery

• Typical 4-day hospitalization:
  Surgery on Monday, home on Thursday
  
• Comprehensive pre-surgical education
  
  • What to expect
    
  • Pre-surgical exercises
    
• Patient notebook and exercise program covers 8 weeks before surgery to one year after surgery
  
• Several pain management options
  
• Group rehabilitation in a friendly atmosphere
  
• Family support
  
  • Orientation
    
  • Participation in Joint Replacement Program

Additional Resources

• Total Joint Replacement Questions and Answers
  

Total Joint Replacement relieves pain, and lets you get back to your favorite activities like walking, golfing, gardening and enjoying your family and grandchildren.

Don’t let arthritis of the joints cripple your life!