FAQs

There are a variety of factors that affect the longevity of a joint replacement. Age, activity level, and weight can all have an influence on how long a joint replacement will last. In general, you can expect your joint replacement to last 15-20 years. 

Joint replacement specialists may perform open surgery for some replacements. Open surgery involves making a large incision in the affected area of your body. The doctor will examine the cartilage and bones at the joint, remove damaged portions, and install a replacement. In some cases, it's possible to use minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques. An arthroscope is a narrow, flexible tube [...]

There are several types of joint replacement surgeries available: Total Joint Replacement In this procedure, your surgeon at Elite Sports Medicine and Orthopedics removes the ends of both bones in the joint and replaces them with artificial components.  Partial Joint Replacement If the end of one of the bones in the joint is still sound, your surgeon [...]

Knee and hip replacement surgeries are the most common, but you can also benefit from surgery of the shoulder, wrist, elbow, or ankle. It's now possible to replace small joints in the toes and fingers as well. Some common joint replacement surgeries include the following. Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement If you have severe shoulder instability from [...]

You may need joint replacement surgery if you damage a joint or suffer severe joint deterioration. This damage could be due to: Acute trauma: These injuries occur once, resulting in noticeable pain that requires immediate attention. They often happen during sports events or car accidents. Arthritis (particularly osteoarthritis): This condition causes pain in the joints because of [...]