If you’re living with daily joint pain, you know how much it can hold you back. Simple tasks, such as activities of daily living—walking, climbing up/down stairs, exercising, or even getting out of bed—can feel difficult, painful or exhausting. When conservative treatments no longer provide relief, joint reconstruction may be the solution to help you move comfortably again.
At Premier Orthopaedic Associates, we believe you deserve to fully understand your options. Here’s a simple breakdown of what joint reconstruction means and how it could improve your quality of life.
What Is Joint Reconstruction?
Put simply, joint reconstruction is a surgery that repairs or resurfaces the joint (like your knee or hip) when it’s badly damaged from arthritis, injury, or wear and tear.
Think of your knee joint as a “hinge” where two bones meet. Over time, the smooth cushion (cartilage) that helps bones move easily can wear down. When that happens, the bones rub together, causing rough edges that may cause pain, stiffness, and swelling.
Joint reconstruction is designed to:
- Remove the damaged parts of the bones (creating a smooth surface)
- Replacing the surface with artificial parts (implants) made of strong, safe materials
- Restore smoother movement and reduce pain, ultimately restoring function
Which Joints Can Be Reconstructed?
The most common types of joint reconstruction include:
- Knee replacement – for severe arthritis or injury
- Hip replacement – to relieve pain and restore walking ability
- Foot, ankle, and other joints – less common, but also possible
Why Would Someone Need Joint Reconstruction?
You might benefit from joint reconstruction if:
- You have chronic joint pain that doesn’t get better with rest, medication, physical therapy, or injections that no longer give relief
- You have trouble walking, climbing stairs, or using your joints for daily activities
- Pain keeps you awake at night
- Your joint feels stiff, unstable, or weak
What to Expect After Surgery
Recovery takes time, but most people see a big improvement in pain relief and mobility. With the help of physical therapy, patients often return to everyday activities they thought they had lost for good such as walking longer distances, gardening, golfing, or playing with grandchildren.
Many patients say their only regret is not doing it sooner.
Why Choose Premier Orthopaedic Associates?
Our board-certified orthopedic surgeons use the latest technology, minimally invasive techniques and multimodal pain approach, which has been game changing. With these medical advances, patients tend to have shorter recovery time and improved long term results with exceptional outcomes. We don’t just focus on the surgery—we focus on you, your goals, and the lifestyle you’ve learned to love.
Whether you’re hoping to get back to work, stay active in retirement, or simply live without constant joint pain, together we’ll create a plan tailored to meet your needs.
Take the First Step Toward Relief
You don’t have to live with constant joint pain. If you’ve tried other treatments without success, joint reconstruction could be the answer.
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