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Senior Times - July 2016 Q: How do I know when I need to have my
joint replaced?
A: Your doctor can tell you if you need
a joint replaced. He or she will look
at your joint using an X-ray or other imaging device. After looking at your joint, the doctor may suggest that you should consider exercise, walking aids such as braces or canes, physical therapy, or medicines, injections and vitamin supplements. Joint replacement is
often the answer if you have constant pain and can’t move the joint well – for example, if you have trouble with things such as walking, climbing stairs and/or taking a bath.
Q: What does Bronson Battle Creek offer that’s different than other hospitals in my community?
A: Bronson Battle Creek is the most preferred hospital for orthopedic care in Calhoun County (2015 PRC Consumer Research Study), is Five-Star Recipient by Healthgrades® for total knee replacement for nine years in a row (2008-2016), and has been designated as a Blue Distinction Center® by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan for knee and hip replacement.
Q: So what actually happens before and after surgery? Will I experience a lot of pain?
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Nancy’s decision to have her hip and knee joints replaced has given her the freedom to do the things that she loves and as she says, “Gave me my life back.”
Did you know that more than one million Americans have a hip or knee replaced
each year? If you are considering a joint replacement procedure, it is important for
you to know what to ask your doctor. Bronson Orthopedic Specialists offer the following answers to some frequently asked questions about hip and knee replacement.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is joint replacement surgery? A: Joint replacement surgery is removing
a damaged joint and putting in a new one. A joint is where two or more bones come together, like the knee, hip, and shoulder. The procedure is done to help you live more comfortably. A new joint can relieve pain and help you move and feel better. The surgery is performed by a doctor called an orthopedic surgeon. Sometimes, the surgeon will not remove the whole joint, but will only replace or fix the damaged parts. Hips and knees are replaced most often. Our practice also specializes in shoulder joint replacement surgery.
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Bronson Battle Creek offers a joint replacement class to help you prepare before surgery and to explain what to expect when you arrive at the hospital
for your surgery and recovery afterwards. Your surgical team will work with the anesthesiologist to evaluate options to decrease the amount of pain you may ex- perience the first day or two after surgery.
For orthopedic patients, Bronson Battle Creek offers private rooms to lower infection rates and specially-trained nursing staff. You and your team of doctors will determine how long you stay in the hospital and will create a pain management plan.
After hip or knee replacement, you will often stand or begin walking the day of surgery. At first, you will walk with a walker or crutches. Physical therapy can begin the day after surgery to help strengthen the muscles around the new joint and help you regain motion in the joint.
Bronson Orthopedic Specialists is known for its expertise in all areas of orthopedic wellness, not just joint replacement surgery. The range of services include diagnostic, specialty programs and advanced surgical, interventional and treatment procedures.
For additional information about Bronson Orthopedic Specialist’s Battle Creek and Marshall locations, and the joint replacement program at Bronson Battle Creek, call (877) 704-3133 or visit bronsonhealth.com/ortho-bbc.
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