Joint replacement/resurfacing offers improved quality of life
Ellis Medicine’s Orthopedic unit specializes in Total Joint Arthroplasty to treat conditions of the hip, knee and shoulder - including minimally invasive surgery and hip resurfacing for faster recovery and better outcomes. Advancements in joint replacement techniques and materials over the last 40 years help patients reduce pain, improve range of motion and return to normal activity for an improved quality of life.
Joint replacement has seen remarkable advancements and increased popularity, helping millions of Americans reduce pain, improve range of motion and return to normal activity for improved quality of life. According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, over 400,000 hip and knee replacements are performed in the United States annually.
Ellis has been a leader in orthopedic medicine for over 50 years and specializes in these areas:
- Hip Replacement: One of the most important surgical advances in the last century, hip replacement helps patients regain mobility and resume everyday activities.
- Knee Replacement: Partial or total knee replacement resurfaces the damaged joint with metal and plastic implants to relieve pain and increase mobility.
- Shoulder Replacement: Originally used to repair fractures, shoulder replacement is just as successful in relieving joint pain.
- Although hip and knee replacements are the most common joints replaced, this surgery can be performed on other joints, including the ankle, foot, elbow, and fingers.
- Hip Resurfacing: a surgical option for hip conditions.
Joint replacement surgery is a complex procedure that requires planning, preparation and surgical skill to achieve a good result. Only your orthopedic surgeon can decide if joint replacement/resurfacing is the best treatment option for you.
Joint Class prepares patients for surgery
The Ellis Medicine Joint Class is an educational program for orthopedic patients planning total hip or knee joint replacement surgery at Ellis. Topics covered include pre-procedure exercise program, physical therapy and rehabilitation plan, pain control, hospital routine and discharge plan. The class, which is held about two to four weeks prior to your surgery, lasts about two hours. If you would like more information about Joint Class, please call 518.243.3213.
Contact Us
For more information about Orthopedics care at Ellis Medicine, please call 518.831.8156. We provide same day appointments for emergency and urgent care.
Resurfacing provides an alternative to replacement
Hip resurfacing is a surgical (arthoplasty) procedure that provides an interventional alternative to total hip replacement. Often, young and active patients are the best candidates for this procedure, which is less invasive than total hip replacement.
Benefits of hip resurfacing include less bone removal, generally less chance for hip dislocations and the opportunity for the patient to take advantage of additional treatments in the future.
As is the case with total hip replacement, the goals of post-surgical recovery include regaining hip function and reducing the hip pain a patient had prior to surgery.
Comprehensive rehabilitation is required for patients to achieve these goals and to resume normal day-to-day activities with little, if any, limitations.
Contact Us
For more information about Orthopedics care at Ellis Medicine, please call 518.831.8156. We provide same day appointments for emergency and urgent care.
Preparing patients for joint replacement surgery
The Ellis Medicine Joint Class is an educational program for orthopedic patients planning total hip or knee joint replacement surgery at Ellis Hospital.
It's a collaborative effort developed by your surgeon, anesthesiologist and members of the health care team at Ellis Hospital to help prepare you for your surgery and hospital experience and to guide you through your recovery process.
Joint Class Topics include:
- Your physical therapy plan of care
- Pre-procedure exercise program
- Post hospital rehabilitation plan
- Home preparation
- Anesthesia options
- Post-operative pain control
- Breathing Exercises
- Use of your bed equipment
- Daily hospital routine
- Hospital discharge plan
Joint Class is a general guide prepared by your health care team. Keep in mind, not all patients are exactly alike; your doctor, physical therapist or nurse may provide you with additional information to meet your specific needs. Your Joint Class will be taught by a physical therapist, an occupational therapist and registered nurses specially trained in orthopedics. The class, which is held about four weeks prior to your surgery, lasts about two hours. A light snack and beverages are served.
Register by phone
If you are planning a total hip or knee joint replacement surgery at Ellis Hospital, and would like more information about Joint Class, please call 518.243.3213.
Contact Us
For more information about Orthopedics care at Ellis Medicine, please call 518.831.8156. We provide same day appointments for emergency and urgent care.
