Knee replacement surgery is performed by making an incision along the front edge of your knee and inverting your kneecap to allow access to your knee joint. Afterward, specialized cuts are made along the ends of your thigh bone, shin bone, and the undersurface of your kneecap. Once the bones have been prepared metal implants will be placed on the thigh and shin bone specific to your anatomy. A plastic liner will be placed between the two implants and in most cases, your kneecap will be replaced. Once the implants are placed your skin will be closed with dissolvable sutures and surgical mesh tape.

Hip replacement surgery is performed by making an incision along the front or back edge of the hip. Muscles surrounding the hip joint are separated to allow access to your hip joint. Your hip is then dislocated to allow better access to the “cup” or acetabulum. Bony spurs and remaining cartilage are removed from this area and a metal cup and plastic liner are placed in the acetabulum. The head of the femur is then removed, and a metal stem and a plastic head are placed on the femur. The hip is relocated and you are taken through some range of motion exercises to ensure that it is a stable joint. Once the implants are placed your skin will be closed with dissolvable sutures and surgical mesh tape.