Robotic Joint Replacement

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If severe pain or joint damage limits you from daily activities, joint replacement may be the best option for you. Conditions such as arthritis and osteoporosis, in addition to injuries and age, may cause stiffness and swelling in the joints—the area where two bones in the body come together—as well as debilitating pain that significantly decreases quality of life.

Joint replacement surgery may be an effective solution. Robotic-arm assisted joint replacement surgery involves removing and replacing an entire joint or simply fixing the damaged part of the joint.

Causes of Joint Pain

Do you experience joint pain or swelling that doesn’t seem to go away?

Arthritis is the most prevalent cause of joint pain. Arthritis occurs when a joint becomes inflamed. The inflammation may result from cartilage damage. When cartilage between your joints deteriorates, it creates friction between bones that leads to arthritis symptoms, including inflammation. While your body may develop this condition on its own, it can also develop from an autoimmune disease or infection.

Rheumatoid Arthritis

RA is an autoimmune disease, which means that rather than being caused by aging, it’s caused by the body’s immune system attacking its tissues. That attack causes inflammation, which in turn damages the bone and cartilage inside joints.

Symptoms of RA include:

• Joints that are warm, tender or swollen
• Inflammation in wrist or finger joints closest to hand
• Fatigue or loss of energy
• Pain and stiffness in the morning or after a long nap
• Occasional fevers

Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis (OA), the most common form of arthritis, is a wear and tear condition that destroys joint cartilage. Joint cartilage is tough, smooth tissue that covers the ends of bones where joints are located. It cushions the bones during movement, and because it is smooth and slippery, it allows for motion with minimal friction. Trauma, repetitive movement, or for no apparent reason, the cartilage wears down exposing the bone ends. Over time, cartilage destruction can result in painful bone-on-bone contact, swelling and loss of motion. Common symptoms:

If hip or knee pain is affecting your quality of life, it may be time to look for solutions to your joint pain.

• Early-stage: Mild disease
  • Sports related injuries
  • Minor defects/loss of cartilage
• Mid-stage: Moderate disease
  • Increased pain
  • Reduced mobility
  • Changes to lifestyle/sports activities
  • Partial knee disease: one or two compartments
• Late-stage: Severe disease
  • Leading cause of disability
  • Severe pain
  • Walking, stair climbing challenging
  • Total knee disease

Is Robotic-Arm Assisted Joint Replacement right for me?

Patients experiencing chronic pain in the hips or knees may benefit from robotic joint replacement surgery. If you are having trouble walking, exercising or enjoying other daily activities because of joint pain, request an appointment to talk about your options. If conservative treatment options such as physical therapy or medications prove ineffective, robotic-arm assisted joint replacement surgery may offer relief.

Wondering What to Expect? Attend a Seminar!

We understand that you want to know what to expect of your joint replacement experience. If you have additional questions about your symptoms, please reach out to us to discuss your options. Additionally, we invite you to attend Robotic-Arm Assisted Joint Replacement, a free monthly one-hour seminar held at Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center. Save your spot in a seminar today by calling 863-419-BONE or register online.

Find an Orthopedic Surgeon Near You

If knee pain, hip pain or joint stiffness is preventing you from doing the things you love, this new approach may help you regain your mobility and get back to your active life. For more information about robot-assisted orthopedic surgery, call 863-419-BONE.