Joint Replacement surgery has become a very successful procedure for the treatment of severe arthritis. It involves removal of the worn cartilage from both sides of the joint, followed by resurfacing of the joint with a replacement implants that look and function much like your normal joint.
Many of the technological advancements and continually improving surgical outcomes are the result pioneering work done by the physicians at the Anderson Orthopaedic Clinic.
If nonsurgical treatments like medications and using walking supports are no longer helpful, you may want to consider total knee replacement surgery. Joint replacement surgery is a safe and effective procedure to relieve pain, correct leg deformity, and help you resume normal activities.
Knee replacement surgery was first performed in 1968. Since then, improvements in surgical materials and techniques have greatly increased its effectiveness. Total knee replacements are one of the most successful procedures in all of medicine.
If medications, changes in your everyday activities, and the use of walking supports do not adequately help your symptoms, you may consider hip replacement surgery. Hip replacement surgery is a safe and effective procedure that can relieve your pain, increase motion, and help you get back to enjoying normal, everyday activities.
First performed in 1960, hip replacement surgery is one of the most successful operations in all of medicine. Since 1960, improvements in joint replacement surgical techniques and technology have greatly increased the effectiveness of total hip replacement.
When it comes to specialized care in orthopaedics, the board certified physicians, physician assistants, and staff of The Anderson Orthopaedic Clinic set the standard of patient care for the Northern Virginia area. Our physicians have practiced pioneering techniques of diagnosis and treatment in orthopaedics. Today, they provide leadership in joint replacement, arthroscopic surgery, sports medicine, foot and ankle care and spine care.