Is it Right for You?
If you have pain in your knees or hips due to osteoarthritis, consider joint replacement surgery. Osteoarthritis stiffens joints, causing pain during normal daily activities. A joint replacement restores a range of motion to these arthritic areas by replacing damaged and deteriorated bone and cartilage with a synthetic joint. With a wide variety of materials and devices to choose from, our orthopedic surgeons can adapt the surgery to fit your specific needs.

Minimally Invasive Surgery
Minimally invasive surgery involves surgeons working through the smallest possible incision. Not only does this mean less scarring, but it also means faster healing times and less chance of infection.  Surgeons practicing minimally invasive techniques use technology to help them fine-tune their actions. Techniques include working via remote control or with longer, more delicate instruments, often with cameras to display the area being treated.

On-Q Pain Management System
Community employs a groundbreaking device called On-Q to help surgery patients minimize pain. The On-Q system is a pump the size of a small balloon that is secured to the thigh. Attached is a small catheter that pumps out small doses of pain medication, similar to Novocain, around the knee area. You can wear it home and your doctor will take it out after a couple of days. Using ON-Q can help reduce the need for narcotics, which can have undesirable side effects and slow your recovery.