Orthopedic care

Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive procedure. It uses a small camera system and instruments to visualize and repair a joint, such as the knee. It is usually performed on an outpatient basis.

Our bone and joint specialists commonly use arthroscopy for:

• Improving instability
• Removing cartilage
• Cartilage transplant
• Repairing soft tissue tears
• Treating early-stage arthritis

Hip replacement surgery replaces a damaged or arthritic hip joint with a prosthesis (implant).

Our orthopedic surgeons use the anterior approach for hip replacement whenever possible. This technique allows the doctor to access the hip socket from the front of the hip, moving around the muscle instead of cutting through it. This reduces postoperative pain and the chance of hip dislocation, providing a quicker recovery and allowing most patients to go home the same day. 

During joint revision surgery, a previously implanted artificial joint is partially or totally replaced due to wear, instability, infection or other complications. Revision surgery is more complex, has a longer recovery time and carries a higher risk of complications than an initial joint replacement.

Our highly skilled orthopedic surgeons are experienced in revision surgeries, ensuring the highest level of care for patients requiring this procedure.

During a total knee replacement, the entire knee joint is replaced with a prosthetic joint because all parts of the joint are damaged. In a partial knee replacement, only the damaged or diseased parts of the joint are replaced with prostheses.

Based on your age, medical history and the condition of your knee and ligaments, your surgeon will determine if a partial or total knee replacement is right for you.

Ligament and tendon injuries are often associated with sports activities. However, ligament tears can also occur during more "routine" activities, such as reaching overhead for something on a high shelf.

Using a thorough exam and medical imaging, we diagnose your injury and work with you to decide on the appropriate treatment plan. If surgery is necessary, our surgeons are board certified in orthopedics with advanced training in arthroscopic repairs of ligament injuries.

We understand that ongoing hip and knee pain has limited your ability to enjoy the activities you love. Our goal is to help you return to those activities and live a life free from hip and knee pain.

At HCA HealthONE Presbyterian St. Luke's, our orthopedic surgery team utilizes minimally invasive techniques and state-of-the-art robotic systems to make your surgery less invasive and more precise. These techniques allow for a quicker recovery without compromising outcomes, helping you get back to an active lifestyle quicker.

What is robotic knee replacement surgery?

Robotic Knee replacement is a type of surgery using a robotic-assisted system to help plan and perform the procedure with greater precision than traditional methods. 

This does not mean your surgery is performed by robot, your surgeon is always in control. Instead, the robot assists your surgeon in making more precise cuts, helping to avoid removing too much or too little bone, tailoring the implant to your anatomy. 

How does robotic knee surgery work?

In the operating room, small state-of-the-art cameras are attached to your leg. The robot tracks the motion of the cameras, making thousands of data points to assess motion, rotation and stability of the knee relative to your hip and ankle.

Throughout your surgery, the robot’s camera and trackers continuously assess the exact position of your leg, adjusting as necessary to ensure the very best fit as well as alignment to within 1 degree, and enhanced stability. This also allows for less exposure to the bone marrow and less bleeding during surgery. 

What is Minimally Invasive Hip Replacement Surgery?

Minimally invasive hip replacement surgery is a surgical technique used to replace a damaged or arthritic hip joint with a prosthetic implant using a smaller incision than those used in traditional hip replacement surgery. This muscle-sparing approach allows for surgeons to work between the muscles rather than cutting through them, helping to preserve strength and function. 

The goal of the minimally invasive approach is to minimize damage to the surrounding muscles and soft tissues, leading to a quicker recovery, less pain, and shorter hospital stay.

Are you a possible candidate for hip or knee replacement surgery?

This type of surgery might be right for you if:

• You have severe knee pain, swelling, or stiffness and have exhausted other treatments.
• Your doctor has diagnosed you with a degenerative joint disease such as osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis, avascular necrosis, rheumatoid arthritis, or knee deformity and instability.
• You have not found sufficient pain relief with treatments such as bracing, medication, physical therapy, and injections.

Only your doctor can determine if you are eligible for minimally invasive knee surgery. They will consider your health history and current needs to decide if this surgery is right for you.

Total shoulder replacement surgery is typically performed on younger patients with arthritis who have a good functioning and intact rotator cuff. The procedure replaces the arthritic ball with a new ball and the arthritic socket with a new socket.

Reverse shoulder replacement surgery is typically done in patients over 60 who have shoulder arthritis and a bad functioning or torn rotator cuff. This surgery reverses the ball-and-socket structure of the shoulder joint, compensating for the torn rotator cuff.

We work with you to determine which option is best, based on your condition and personal situation.