Joint Replacement
Return to life with state-of-the-art know-how & solutions.
When arthritis or trauma causes pain or impairment in your hip, knee, shoulder or elbow and other therapies don’t provide relief, you may have to consider joint replacement. If so, you’ll need an orthopaedic surgeon with the training, credentials, skill and experience to minimize your risks and maximize your results.
Restore your mobility, function & quality of life.
The goal of total joint replacement is to restore your function and mobility. The procedure consists of removing the damaged joint and replacing it with an artificial joint, or prosthesis. Joints may be partially or totally replaced, depending on the location and severity of the problem. The specific method and materials will be recommended by the surgeon.
Common conditions:
Results-focused care from subspecialized surgeons.
At Essex Orthopaedics & Optima Sports Medicine, our board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeons are highly skilled and experienced in joint replacement. In addition to our subspecialty expertise, we perform hundreds of these procedures annually, and patients benefit from our collaborative approach to ensure the best results. We also have complete capabilities and use the most advanced techniques, which help us achieve optimal outcomes. Our most experienced surgeons, Drs. Thomas Hoerner and Eric Arvidson, specialize in hip and knee replacement. Our other surgeons also perform joint replacements in their area of specialty.
Proven, effective therapies to get you back in the game of life.
An essential part of total joint replacement is the process of rehabilitation. Thanks to our experienced, highly capable physical therapists, we provide an integrated approach to your recovery. Our orthopaedic surgeons are closely involved in your rehabilitative progress, and the physical therapist has easy access to the surgeon who performed your joint replacement. Our physical therapy team also shares our commitment to evidence-based therapies and results based on specific milestones and goals. If you’re considering joint replacement, you’ll want the multispecialty, fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeons who’ve been providing top-quality care for more than 30 years.
To schedule an appointment with one of our doctors, please call our office at (603) 898-2244 or use our online Request an Appointment form.