How Can I Get a Diagnosis & Treatment for My Joint Condition?

Southern Oregon Orthopedics offers on-site diagnostic services, including digital X-rays and MRI and CT scans, to evaluate the structures of your joint and identify the underlying cause of joint pain or immobility.

Our team will work with you to find nonsurgical solutions for your pain and other symptoms. If these therapies no longer provide relief, our doctors will further evaluate to determine if joint replacement is right for you as well as which approach will work best for your needs and goals.

Joint replacement is a surgical procedure to replace a joint damaged by injuries or arthritis with an artificial joint (prosthesis). The prosthesis functions just like your natural joint, giving you full range of motion and relieving chronic pain.

The hips and knees are the most common joints our providers at Southern Oregon Orthopedics replace. However, if you have severe damage in the joints of your wrist, ankle, shoulder, or elbow, you might also be a candidate for joint replacement surgery.

Our doctors focus on restoring your joint function with physical therapy and other conservative treatments. Minimally invasive joint replacement surgeries, including Mako SmartRobotics™, are also available to restore the function of your hip or knee joint.

If you have had a complication with a previous joint replacement surgery or if you develop swelling and pain in the years after your initial joint replacement, experts also offer joint revision surgery. This treatment replaces all or part of the previous prosthesis to ensure you can regain your joint function.

About Total Joint Replacement Surgery

Total joint replacement surgery is usually performed under general anesthesia. However, in some cases, local anesthetic and sedation may be used. If your condition allows, the team may use minimally invasive techniques to repair your joint.

During the procedure, your surgeon at Southern Oregon Orthopedics removes the damaged areas in the affected joint. Once the area is ready, prosthetics made of metal or ceramics are placed in the joint to restore normal functionality. Surgical cement holds these prosthetics in place.

Once your team finishes the procedure, they close the incision and cover it with a dressing. You’re then taken to the recovery area and either discharged home or taken to a room in the hospital for observation.

Physical therapy is a large part of the recovery process, helping you regain normal motion and flexibility in your new joint.

Your pain should subside within a few weeks, and you may be back to your normal activities within six months. However, it could take up to a year to fully recover from a total joint replacement in some cases.

World-Class Joint Care at Southern Oregon Orthopedics

The doctors at Southern Oregon Orthopedics are specialty-trained experts in their fields of bone, joint, and muscle care. Our specialized joint replacement doctors have extensive training and experience in diagnosing and treating joint injuries and conditions. With a commitment to exploring nonsurgical options first, they ensure personalized care for each patient, incorporating advanced surgical techniques when necessary.

If you are experiencing joint pain or problems with joint function, don't hesitate to seek expert care at Southern Oregon Orthopedics. For the highest degree of specialized hip care, schedule an appointment in Medford or Grants Pass by calling (541) 779-6250 or requesting an appointment online today.

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