BUNION SURGERY (HALLUX VALGUS CORRECTION) What is bunion surgery? Bunion surgery, sometimes called bunionectomy, is a treatment to correct bunions. There are a few types of bunion surgery. Most of them involve repositioning the big toe to relieve pain and improve function. What is a bunion? A bunion, or hallux valgus, is a bony bump on [...]

SHOULDER REPLACEMENT   What is a shoulder replacement? A shoulder replacement is a procedure that tries to eliminate the source of pain and dysfunction by replacing damaged parts of the shoulder joint with artificial components called prostheses. The most common reasons for a shoulder replacement surgery are osteoarthritis, rotator cuff tear arthropathy, avascular necrosis or [...]

ELBOW REPLACEMENT   Elbow replacement surgery removes damaged areas of the elbow joint and replaces them with parts made of metal and plastic. These are known as implants. This surgery also is called elbow arthroplasty. Three bones meet in the elbow. The upper arm bone, called the humerus, connects like a loose hinge to the [...]

ANKLE REPLACEMENT What is total ankle replacement? Total ankle replacement is a type of joint replacement surgery. It’s also called ankle arthroplasty. It replaces damaged parts of the ankle with prosthetics (plastic or metal parts). These new parts work together and move like your natural joint. This treatment is usually only for people with ankle [...]

HIP REPLACEMENT What is a hip replacement? Hip replacement, also called hip arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure to address hip pain. The surgery replaces parts of the hip joint with artificial implants. The hip joint consists of a ball (at the top of the femur, also known as the thigh bone) and a socket (in [...]

KNEE REPLACEMENT Knee replacement surgery replaces parts of injured or worn-out knee joints. The surgery can help ease pain and make the knee work better. During the surgery, damaged bone and cartilage are replaced with parts made of metal and plastic. To decide whether a knee replacement is right for you, a surgeon checks your [...]