Our Services: Joint Replacement
Total knee, hip & shoulder replacement: Repairing & replacing joints.
Knee replacement.
When knee pain from arthritis or trauma becomes disabling, knee replacement becomes a reasonable treatment option. Total knee replacement may have a higher success rate than partial knee replacement.
Please visit our Patient Education Library to learn more about total knee replacement.
Hip replacement.
When a hip injury or arthritis impedes your ability to walk, hip replacement surgery can help. Our orthopedic surgeons are highly trained and experienced in this procedure. Hip dysfunction can be caused by traumatic injuries, diseases, poor blood supply and even genetics.
During a total hip replacement, we remove and replace the damaged joint. Most patients are hospitalized for three days but begin rehabilitation immediately. Recovery typically takes four to eight weeks.
Please visit our Patient Education Library to learn more about total hip replacement.
Shoulder & elbow replacement.
If you are suffering from advanced arthritis or severe fractures of the shoulder or elbow, you can get the welcome relief you need with shoulder or elbow replacement. During this procedure, we remove and replace the damaged cartilage. A shoulder or elbow replacement requires a short hospitalization followed by rehabilitation. Recovery typically takes eight to 12 weeks.
Please visit our Patient Education Library to learn more about shoulder & elbow replacement.
Exceptional care you can trust.
We have offices in Carson City, Gardnerville, South Lake Tahoe, Dayton, Yerington and Hawthorne, so you and your loved ones won’t need to travel far for exceptional orthopedic care. You’ll feel confident knowing that we are trusted by hundreds of physicians for their patients. Our staff consists of orthopedic surgeons and physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists who work together to give you optimal results.
For more information about joint replacement surgery, contact Tahoe Fracture & Orthopedic Medical Clinic today! Call our centralized scheduling office at 775-783-6190, press option #2.