Joint Treatment and Replacement
in Kansas City
Joints are a fundamental component of health and vitality. Although a joint is technically any location in the body where two bones make contact, our practice focuses on the mobile joints of the extremities and spine.
Arthritis
Arthritis is the loss of cartilage in the joint space. It is sometimes referred to as “bone on bone”.
SYMPTOMS
- Pain
- Swelling
- Weakness
- Stiffness
- Popping/Clicking
NONSURGICAL TREATMENTS
- Weight loss
- Oral Medication
- Cortisone Injections
- Joint Lubricating Injections
- Stem Cell Therapy
- Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Injection
SURGICAL TREATMENTS
- Joint Replacement
Acute Injuries
Acute injuries include dislocations and fractures, both of which put the cartilage at risk for long term complications.
SYMPTOMS
- Pain
- Tenderness
- Swelling
- Stiffness
- Instability
- Popping
- Catching
NONSURGICAL TREATMENTS
- Physical Therapy
- Rest
- Activity Modification
- Bracing
- Splinting
SURGICAL TREATMENTS
- Surgical Repair
- Surgical Reconstruction
Cartilage
Cartilage is the smooth surface of the joint that allows the joint to move properly. Cartilage has a poor capacity to heal from significant injuries due to limited blood supply and low concentration of cells.
SYMPTOMS
- Pain
- Swelling
- Stiffness
- Instability
- Popping
- Catching
- Locking
NONSURGICAL TREATMENTS
- Rest
- Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Injection
- Physical Therapy
SURGICAL TREATMENTS
- Cartilage Preservation
- Cartilage Repair
- Osteochondral Autograft or Allograft Transfer (OATS)
- Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation (ACI)
- Juvenile Cartilage Transplantation (DeNovo, etc.)
Joint Replacement
Joint replacement, also known as arthroplasty, is a common procedure used to address end-stage arthritis of a joint.
Arthritis is a disease of cartilage. Cartilage is the protective tissue that exists on the ends of bone where they form a joint or “articular surface.” Unfortunately, cartilage has a poor ability to heal and is subject to degeneration over time. The entire degenerative process is known as arthritis.
Causes
Osteoarthritis
Also known as traditional “degenerative joint disease,” osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis and typically occurs with joint pain, swelling and stiffness.
Post-Traumatic Arthritis
Typically occurs following a previous trauma or fracture. The injury could be from sports, a vehicle accident, a fall, a military injury, or any other source of physical trauma.
Inflammatory Arthritis
Inflammatory can occur in forms such as rheumatoid or psoriatic arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis affects the lining of your joints, causing a painful swelling. Psoriatic arthritis affects some people who have psoriasis.
Septic Arthritis
Caused by a bacterial infection in the joint. An infection can come from germs that travel from another part of the body. Septic arthritis can also occur when a penetrating injury delivers germs directly into the joint.
WHY replacement?
BENEFITS
Joint replacement is not the initial treatment for all patients, but it can result in life-changing improvement for many.
- Range of Motion
- Improve Overall Satisfaction with Recreational Activities
- Improve Overall Wellbeing
optionS
- Partial Knee Replacement
- Full Knee Replacement
- Reverse Shoulder Replacement
- Total Shoulder Replacement
- Ankle Replacement
- Hip Replacement
- Thumb and Joint Replacement