Joint Replacement Surgery

Hip arthritis (osteoarthritis) is a common condition that develops over time as people age. While it can occur in any joint in your body, it is most often found in the hip or knee, weight-bearing joints. Unfortunately, there is no cure for hip arthritis, but with early treatment, it’s possible to effectively manage your pain and remain active.

The most common symptom is hip pain or stiffness that impacts your ability to do tasks like tie your shoe, rise from a chair or walk for even short periods of time. Additional symptoms could include:

• Groin or thigh pain that radiates to your buttocks or knee
• Activity-induced pain
• Feeling that your joint has locked or is sticking; you might also hear a grinding noise during movement
• Lower range of motion in the hip
• Weather-induced joint pain

Following a diagnosis by an exam and/or imaging studies, hip arthritis treatment typically consists of:

• Lifestyle changes (fewer stairs, lower-impact activities, weight loss)
• Physical therapy
• Additional support (cane, crutches, walker)
• Over-the-counter or prescription medications
• Surgical hip treatments

At OrthoNebraska, treatment plans are developed collaboratively between you and your care team, while discussing the risks and benefits as they pertain to you individually.

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When areas of the shoulder become inflamed, this could be considered shoulder arthritis. The pain and stiffness it causes can make daily tasks like brushing your hair or reaching into a cabinet challenging.

The most common symptom of shoulder arthritis is pain. However, you may also experience a limited range of motion and hear grinding, clicking or snapping sounds as you move.

There are five types of shoulder arthritis:

• Osteoarthritis (wear and tear)
• Rheumatoid (autoimmune disease)
• Post-traumatic (after an injury)
• Related to a rotator cuff tear
• Avascular necrosis (restricted blood supply)

Initial treatment of shoulder arthritis is nonsurgical. The following may be recommended as part of your treatment plan:

• Rest
• Change in activities
• Physical therapy
• Anti-inflammatory medications
• Injections
• Moist heat and ice
• Dietary supplements

If your symptoms are not improved with nonsurgical treatments or if your pain causes disability, surgery may be recommended, typically shoulder replacement. Your OrthoNebraska team will work with you to create a treatment plan that meets your individual needs.

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How this surgery is typically performed

Inflammation of one or more of your joints is arthritis. While any joint in your body can be affected by it, knee arthritis is one of the most common. Arthritis in your knee can cause pain, swelling and stiffness, making it difficult to handle daily tasks such as squatting or climbing stairs.

You may be experiencing knee arthritis if any of the following symptoms are impacting your lifestyle:

• Stiff or swollen knee joint (limits how far you can bend or straighten your leg)
• Pain occuring during or after vigorous activity
• “Locking” or “sticking” sensation occurs during movement
• Feeling of weakness or buckling
• Weather-induced joint pain

When arthritis is detected, nonsurgical treatment options will likely be recommended before surgery:

• Lifestyle changes (fewer stairs, switch to low-impact workouts, weight loss)
• Physical therapy
• Support from devices such as a cane, shock-absorbing shoes/inserts, brace or knee sleeve
• Heat/ice
• Anti-inflammatory medications
• Injections

However, sometimes the pain level and lifestyle changes become too restrictive and surgery becomes the preferred option. OrthoNebraska’s team will work with you to develop the right treatment plan based on your needs and challenges.

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