If you’re reading this website, chances are
you (or a loved one) are considering or
preparing for joint replacement surgery.
You’ve likely tried several non-surgical
therapies, including anti-inflammatory
medication, injections into your joint and
physical therapy. Still, pain and limited
movement may hold you back from doing
the things you used to do without worry.
And now there’s even better news. Tremendous advances have been made in joint replacement that makes it a viable option for a greater number of people than ever before. Over the past four decades joint replacement has been proven to relieve severe joint pain and restore joint function in over 90% of patients undergoing the procedure.* As you read, make a note of anything you don’t understand. Your doctor will be happy to answer your questions so that you’ll feel comfortable and confident with your chosen treatment plan.
Leading Technology
During a joint replacement procedure, your
surgeon will strive to ensure that everything
is aligned properly. Accurate alignment of
the hip or knee components is critical
to the overall function of your new joint,1,2
and it also plays a role in helping your joint
feel healthy again, and helping the joint
replacement to potentially last longer.
Computer-assisted technology has made it possible for your orthopaedic specialist to navigate joint replacement procedures with a level of accuracy so precise it may improve the results of your surgery.1
What are some of the reasons orthopaedic surgeons choose computer-assisted technology?
November 19, 2008 6:06pm