Division of Orthopedic Surgery
The Division of Orthopedic Surgery provides comprehensive musculoskeletal care, combining advanced diagnostics, surgical expertise and a long history of innovation and research to improve patient outcomes.
Joint Replacement
Surgery to improve movement and relieve pain
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Treatment for Worn or Damaged Joints
Do you experience joint pain from arthritis, an injury or age? Joint replacement surgery may improve your quality of life. The orthopedic experts at Lahey Clinic can help.
Joint replacement procedures can reduce your pain and help you move more easily.
Lahey orthopedic specialists perform hundreds of joint replacement surgeries each year. You get care from a highly experienced surgical team.
Advanced Techniques
At Lahey, we use evidence-based methods for the best joint replacement outcomes. Whenever possible, we use minimally invasive procedures.
You get care from Lahey surgeons known nationally for their expertise in joint replacement for the:
- Hip
- Knee
- Elbow
- Shoulder
- Wrist
Our advanced approach to your care means you experience:
- Fewer dislocations
- Less stress
- Reduced complications
You also receive care from Lahey rehabilitation therapy specialists. Most patients say their joint replacement procedure changes their life.
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Is Joint Replacement Right for You?
You and your doctor will talk about your treatment options for joint pain. Your care team will evaluate your joints causing pain, including:
- Arthritic joints
- Complex disorders of the hip, knee, shoulder and elbow
You discuss non-surgical treatment options. If pain management and rehabilitation are not working, joint replacement surgery may be a good option for you.
Specialized Approach for Total Hip Replacement
If you need a hip replacement, Lahey offers expertise in the anterior approach for hip replacement. The anterior approach lets your surgeon:
- Avoid detaching healthy tissues from the hip bone or thigh bone
- Work between the muscles and tissues
- Replace your hip joint with less trauma and less pain
- Use the Hana table, an advanced device for fracture care
When you receive this type of hip replacement, your muscles and tendons avoid trauma. You experience:
- A faster recovery
- Better mobility
- Less pain
What to Expect Before Your Joint Replacement
If you choose joint replacement surgery, your care team helps you prepare.
We complete a physical therapy assessment. Your care team may recommend exercises before surgery to build strength. Our Preop Total Hip and Knee Replacement Exercises video shows some examples.
Preparing for Total Joint Replacement
Before your surgery, you take a class and watch videos to learn about your total hip, knee or shoulder joint replacement.
The Total Joint Replacement Class teaches you about the joint replacement surgery process. We discuss the:
- Preoperative phase
- Surgery
- Postoperative recovery
- Discharge planning
Watch the Total Joint Replacement Class video.
Learn more about what to expect from your joint replacement surgery. Read the following booklets:
What to Expect During Your Procedure
You talk with your care team about how to plan for your surgery and what happens on the day of your surgery. You will receive instructions about when to arrive at the hospital and what to bring.
At Lahey, we use the most advanced techniques to give you the best care. Depending on your specific condition, your doctor may use one or more of the following:
- Body exhaust isolation suits, when needed, to reduce infection risk
- Custom artificial joint options if joint replacement is not appropriate
- Donated bone tissues for a more effective joint replacement
- Joint replacement options that use bone cement to strengthen the affected area
- On-site tissue bank to quickly meet your needs during surgery
What to Expect After Joint Replacement Surgery
Rehabilitation experts are a key part of your care team. After joint replacement, you will begin therapy right away, during your stay in the hospital and after you return home.
We offer:
- Inpatient physical therapy services
- Outpatient physical therapy to maximize your recovery
Improving Results with Research
When you get joint replacement surgery at Lahey, you can expect excellent results. We study patient data from every joint replacement procedure we perform. We maintain a database going back to 1988.
We complete academic reviews and analyze this patient data to assess patient outcomes and quality of life after treatment.
Our orthopedic surgeons use this data to lead research studies that improve joint replacement care for you.
