Joint Replacement Surgery at Missoula Bone & Joint
For many people, joint pain from osteoarthritis becomes a challenging reality as they age. This degenerative condition gradually wears down the protective cartilage between bones, causing them to rub together with movement. The resulting friction can lead to debilitating pain, making it difficult to enjoy daily activities—even simple tasks like walking or climbing stairs.
Joint replacement surgery offers a solution for lasting relief, allowing you to regain mobility and return to the activities you love. At Missoula Bone & Joint in Missoula Montana, our experienced orthopedic surgeons perform thousands of joint replacement surgeries each year, helping people reclaim their active lifestyles.
Understanding Joint Arthritis and Treatment Options
Arthritis can impact any joint in the body, including the shoulder, hip, knee, ankle, and hand. Our doctors always start with conservative treatments, such as physical therapy, medications, or steroid injections, to alleviate pain and slow joint degeneration. When these treatments are no longer effective, joint replacement surgery—or arthroplasty—may be the next step.
Advanced Joint Replacement Techniques and Expertise
The field of joint replacement has evolved significantly, with minimally invasive techniques and refined surgical protocols. At Missoula Bone & Joint, we’re fortunate to have a team of highly skilled surgeons who specialize in total and partial joint replacement. Our hip replacement experts offer a variety of approaches—anterior, posterior, and superior—to meet each patient’s unique needs.
Robotic-Assisted Surgery for Knee and Hip Replacement
Robotic-assisted surgery offers a cutting-edge solution for knee replacements, enhancing precision and improving outcomes. This advanced technology allows the surgeon to create a personalized surgical plan tailored to each patient's unique anatomy. The robotic system assists in executing the plan with remarkable accuracy, ensuring optimal implant alignment and placement. Read More
Same-Day Discharge for Joint Replacement at Our Ambulatory Surgery Center
Our Ambulatory Surgery Center in Missoula offers a National Gold Standard of Care that enables many patients to go home the same day as their joint replacement surgery. This is achieved through our commitment to superior patient care, so you can recover comfortably at home with confidence.
Our approach includes:
- Pre-Surgery Education: Patients and their caregivers attend a pre-surgery joint replacement class to understand what to expect and how to prepare.
- Enhanced Surgical Protocols: We use less invasive, more effective surgical methods to optimize recovery.
- Advanced Pain Management: State-of-the-art pain management techniques provide relief, allowing patients to walk shortly after surgery.
- Quick Recovery and Discharge: Most patients are cleared to safely return home within 4-6 hours of their procedure. If this is not possible, we do have 6 extended stay suites, with care provided 24/7, up to 23 hours.
At Missoula Bone & Joint, we’re here to help you rediscover life with less pain and greater mobility. Let our skilled team guide you on your journey to improved joint health and a more active, pain-free life.
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