Joint Replacement

Knee pain

Knee pain is a common problem that can originate in any of the bony structures compromising the knee joint, the kneecap, or the ligaments and cartilage of the knee. Knee pain can affect people of all ages. It may be…

In order for a total knee replacement to function properly, the implant or prosthesis must remain firmly attached to the bone. Over time, however, an implant may loosen from the underlying bone, causing the knee to become painful. The cause…

Many people develop osteoarthritis during middle age or older. A common condition, it can occur in any joint in the body, but most often develops in weight-bearing joints, such as the knee. Knee arthritis causes pain and stiffness. It can…

Osteoarthritis of the hip is a common condition that many people develop during middle age or older. It can occur in any joint in the body, but most often develops in weight-bearing joints, such as the hip. Hip arthritis causes…

Avascular necrosis of the hip occurs when a part of the bone dies as the result of loss of its blood supply. The lack of blood may cause the surface of the bone to collapse, and arthritis will result. The…

Robotic joint replacement

When it comes to total hip and knee replacement, the right fit is everything. MedStar Health offers MAKOplasty—a unique robotic joint replacement that is changing the lives of patients for the better. Now, we are performing more MAKOplasty procedures than…

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Total knee replacement is one of the most successful procedures in all of medicine. In the vast majority of cases, it enables people to live richer, more active lives free of chronic knee pain. Knee replacements may last your entire…

At MedStar Health, we offer a variety of advanced total knee replacement care and treatment options for patients with knees affected by arthritis, osteoporosis, or other diseases. Our leading-edge procedures provide more precise surgery, faster recovery times, improved…

Hip replacements are designed to last for many years. But sometimes they can wear out due to natural use over time or an infection that can develop in nearby tissues. Hip revision surgery is performed to repair an artificial hip…

Total hip replacement surgery, also called total hip arthroplasty, is used to relieve pain and restore function to patients whose joints have been destroyed by trauma or condition such as arthritis...

MAKOplasty is a computer assisted, three-dimensional planning and guidance tool that gives surgeons the ability to develop a pre-operative plan for each patient, as well as optimizing the fit of the joint replacement during the surgery itself.  It is also referred to as robotic joint replacement.

An infrared camera, computer, and software allows surgeons to place the new joint in the precise place, optimizing the recovery of the patient. Now, the computer helps guide the surgeon through cuts, bones, and implant positioning.

Rotating Platform Knees are designed to allow the knee to slightly rotate while it flexes and extends.

A painful knee can hinder you from leaving a full active life. Partial knee joint replacement or Unicompartmental Knee Replacement is less invasive than a full knee joint replacement. The operation is designed to replace only the portions of the joint that are most damaged by arthritis, so it reduces pain and recovery time while achieving a comfortable range of motion.

Benefits include:

Learn more about knee replacement surgery options.

The goal of hip replacement surgery is to help relieve your pain and improve your quality of life. In a total hip replacement surgery, the painful parts of the damaged hip are replaced with artificial hip parts called a prosthesis, a device that substitutes or supplements a joint. The prosthesis consists of three components: a socket, ball, and stem. The outer shell of the socket is usually made of metal and the inner shell consists of plastic or the entire socket may be plastic. When the metal ball is joined with the socket, the new hip allows for smooth, nearly frictionless movement.

Learn more about hip replacement surgery.