Altru’s Joint Replacement Center offers joint replacement treatment
options that will help you lead a happier, healthier life with less pain.
Our goal is to relieve joint pain long-term and get patients back to an
active lifestyle as quickly as possible.
At the core of Altru’s Joint Replacement Center is our comprehensive
education and exercise program, beginning before surgery and continuing
with group physical and occupational therapy after surgery. We use minimally
invasive surgical procedures, which allow for less damage to surrounding
tissue and faster recovery times. And, our unique group program provides
excellent educational opportunities designed to jumpstart your recovery.
Am I a Candidate for Joint Replacement Surgery?
Joint replacement surgery is becoming more and more common—over 1 million Americans
have a hip or knee replaced each year. It’s one of the safest and
most reliable surgeries in modern medicine, and many patients experience
lifelong relief from joint pain after their surgery.
Over time, joints, such as the hips, knees and shoulders, can become damaged
by arthritis and other diseases, sports injuries or simply years of use,
or wear and tear. This can cause pain, stiffness and swelling.
Symptoms and conditions that may benefit from joint replacement treatment
options include:
Arthritis
Joint disease
Persistent joint pain that limits your daily activities
Joint pain that has not responded to conservative forms of treatment, such
as medication, exercise or physical therapy
Age and activity level are not always the best factors for deciding whether
you need joint replacement. When determining if joint replacement is right
for you, here are a few questions to consider:
Does your joint pain keep you awake at night?
Do you have a family history of osteoarthritis?
Do you experience mobility restrictions due to joint pain?
Does your pain keep you from doing things you enjoy?
If you have any questions about whether you may benefit from joint replacement,
speak with a provider.
What are My Joint Replacement Treatment Options?
Mako™ Robotic-Arm Assisted Joint Replacement for Knees and Hips
As part of our robust joint replacement program, specialists with Altru
Orthopedics & Sports Medicine use the Mako™ Robotic-Arm to perform:
The Mako system creates a 3D model of your anatomy, enabling surgeons to
develop a presurgical plan that customizes implant size, positioning and
alignment specific to your needs. During the surgery, the Mako system
provides real-time data, 3D visualization and audible, tactical feedback,
ensuring that the surgeon can operate precisely according to a plan specific
to your needs. In turn, the joint replacements are more accurately placed,
with minimal damage to surrounding healthy tissue and bone.
Key benefits for patients include:
Extremely accurate anatomical placement
Less pain
Quicker recovery
Minimal blood loss during the procedure
Your surgeon will work with you to determine if joint replacement with
Mako is right for you or if a different option suits you best.
Specialists at Altru Orthopedics & Sports Medicine offer arthroscopic
surgery, open surgery, shoulder replacement, reverse total shoulder replacement,
shoulder resurfacing and joint reconstruction to
relieve your shoulder pain.
Whether you’re experiencing pain from a fracture, dislocation, arthritis or
rotator cuff injury, our providers can work with you to create a tailored treatment plan that
will help you return to the activities you enjoy, without shoulder pain.
How Should I Prepare for Joint Replacement Surgery?
Over the course of your surgery, recovery and rehabilitation, we want you
to be fully informed and prepared. We will provide you with resources
about what you can expect, classes offered, and details about specific
procedures, recovery and rehabilitation so you can
prepare for your visit.
Altru’s Joint Replacement Center is designated as a Blue Distinction
Center+ for Knee and Hip Replacement by the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association.
Blue Distinction Centers provide comprehensive knee and hip replacement
services and outperform their peers in quality and safety measures.
Altru’s Joint Replacement Center is located within Altru Specialty
Center, conveniently located adjacent to Altru Professional Center where
you will go for clinic and follow-up visits.
Find location information.
If you are interested in learning more about joint replacement, schedule
an appointment with Altru Orthopedics & Sports Medicine by calling
701.732.7700 or through
MyChart. To reach Altru’s Joint Replacement Center directly, call
701.780.5441.
