Joint Replacement

Joint replacement surgery allows people of all ages to live pain-free, active lives.

When only some of the joint is damaged, it is possible for the surgeon to repair or replace just the damaged parts. When the entire joint is damaged, a total joint replacement must be done. To replace a total hip or knee joint, the surgeon removes the damaged or diseased parts and inserts new, artificial parts (prostheses or implants).

TYPES OF SURGERY INCLUDE

• Total Hip Replacement

• Total Knee Replacement

• Unicondylar Knee Replacement

• Revision Knee Replacement

• Revision Hip Replacement

• Shoulder Joint Replacement

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knee

The knee is one of the biggest joints in the body, connecting the thigh to the lower leg. Damage or degeneration to the knee structure can impair or restrict your ability to walk, kneel, bend and twist. Pain and loss of mobility in your knee can impair your ability to carry on with your typical activities of daily living. For the athlete or active patient, that pain and limited mobility can be devastating.

COMMON CONDITIONS

• Tendon Injuries

• Arthritis

• Plica Syndrome

• Medial and Lateral Collateral Ligament Tears

• Cruciate Ligament Injuries

• Chondromalacia

• Osgood-Schlatter Disease

SPORTS MEDICINE

Don’t let knee, shoulder, or hip pain keep you from participating in the activities you enjoy. We can help treat these injuries with surgical and non-surgical treatments.

Dr. Gherini provides care to patients and athletes in areas including: hip preservation, cartilage restoration, and shoulder & knee reconstruction.

COMMON CONDITIONS

• Ankle Sprain

• Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear

• Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Tear

• Meniscus Tear

• Broken Collarbone

• Rotator Cuff Injuries

• Fractures

• Turf Toe

• Shoulder Fractures

Foot & Ankle

The foot and ankle is a complex system of bones, ligaments and muscles which all play important roles in providing structure and stability so that you may walk, run, twist, turn and jump.

If any of those structures becomes weakened or compromised from acute injury, chronic overuse, mechanical deformity or disease, it is important that you see a qualified orthopedic foot and ankle surgeon promptly to evaluate and treat the condition. The goal of treatment is to get you back on your feet and back to enjoying life as quickly as possible.

COMMON CONDITIONS

• Arthritis

• Achilles Tendon Injuries

• Hammertoes

• Fractures & Sprains

• Callus & Corns

• Diabetic Foot

hand & wrist

The human hand is an intricate instrument that is both tough and delicate. Its functions of sensation and motion allow us to experience and control the world around us.

Because we rely so heavily on the full use of our hands and wrists, it is important to choose a properly trained specialist to treat your hand or wrist condition so that you can get back to being your personal best.

COMMON CONDITIONS

• Tendinitis

• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

• Fractures & Sprains

• Strains

• Arthritis

shoulder & elbow

The shoulder demands mobility for a wide range of actions of the arms and hands, but also stability to allow for actions such as lifting, pushing and pulling. It is inherently an “unstable” joint because of the wide range of motion it requires and the small amount of space in the joint.

COMMON CONDITIONS

• Arthritis

• Shoulder Bone Spurs

• Torn Rotator Cuffs

• Fractures

• Dislocation

• Damaged Cartilage

• Ulnar Collateral Ligament (UCL) Tear