Joint Replacement to Relieve Knee, Hip Pain

Recent advancements in technology and processes have made surgeries for knee and hip replacement San Antonio uses to treat chronic joint pain more common. At Joint Pain Orthopedics, Dr. Christopher Jimenez and a staff of qualified San Antonio orthopedic specialists perform minimally invasive joint replacement procedures that have patients up and about with a new knee or hip in just days.

Dealing with chronic knee or hip pain can affect every aspect of your life. It can be frustrating and deflating not to be able to move about and live life on the go as one is used to. Pain management takes over lives and lessens the quality of life.

Fortunately, Dr. Jimenez has the answer. A fellowship-trained, highly regarded and respected orthopedic surgeon, he specializes in customizing operative and non-operative treatment plans designed to eliminate or severely reduce the pain in your hips or knees. Dr. Jimenez and his impressive staff of orthopedic healthcare professionals use a combination of injections, medication, and surgical operations to find customized solutions to deal with each patient's specific needs and circumstances.

Who is Dr. Jimenez?

Dr. Christopher Jimenez is a local central Texas resident who was an undergraduate at the University of Texas at San Antonio and earned his medical degree at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio School of Medicine. He spent his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Utah before fellowships in adult reconstruction and hip preservation at the Hip and Pelvis Institute in Santa Monica, CA, and the Los Angeles Orthopedic Institute.

Dr. Jimenez founded Joint Pain Orthopedics to provide San Antonio area residents relief from debilitating knee and hip pain due to arthritis and other causes. Dr. Jimenez works with live Oak Health Partners, managing joint injury patients throughout Central Texas including San Antonio, Austin, and San Marcos.

Procedure for Hip Replacement San Antonio Trusts

Arthritis in the hip makes everyday activities painful and slow. Older San Antonio residents who have fallen or been involved in some sort of trauma or accident are at a high risk of debilitating, degenerative joint disease.

Treatment options can be affected depending on what kind of arthritis has developed in the patients’ hips. The most common types of hip arthritis include:

●      Osteoarthritis

●      Rheumatoid arthritis

●      Traumatic arthritis

Dr. Jimenez uses minimally invasive procedures for hip replacement San Antonio patients rely on. These procedures allow for quicker recovery times that get patients back on their feet and pain-free in just days. The minimally invasive operation damages less tissue than traditional surgeries, allowing Dr. Jimenez to perform a more efficient procedure that yields a much quicker recovery and rehabilitation process.

Some patients who are in great physical condition can even have a hip replacement surgery as an outpatient procedure without the need of an overnight hospital stay. However, most who have hip replacement San Antonio trusts from Dr. Jimenez at Joint Pain Orthopedics can expect to spend a couple of days in the hospital so the staff can monitor the start of the rehabilitation process, and see how they respond to the pain management schedule.

At Joint Pain Orthopedics, surgery is not rushed into or suggested as the first and only treatment option. A talented, knowledgeable staff evaluates each patient’s case to determine the best course of action. Treatment options for chronic hip pain include:

●      Anti-inflammatory medicines

●      Assistive devices for walking such as a cane

●      Glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate

●      Limiting activities that are painful

●      Pain medicines

●      Physical therapy

Surgery for Knee Replacement San Antonio Relies On

Relief from chronic knee pain from repetitive motion, trauma, or another kind of accident, can be found in the form of non-invasive surgery for a knee replacement San Antonio residents have performed by Dr. Jimenez and his staff at Joint Pain Orthopedics.

With years of experience and research behind him, Dr. Jimenez has developed and refined a comprehensive protocol system to get sufferers of chronic knee pain up and walking without pain in a surprisingly short amount of time. The healthcare team at Joint Pain Orthopedics will partner with you throughout the recovery and rehabilitation process.

Every patient is different and recovery times can vary based on a variety of factors, including their physical condition and individual recovery goals. Knee replacement patients can usually get on their feet and begin walking on the repaired knee with some help within just a few hours after the operation. Rehabilitation therapy typically takes anywhere from a couple of weeks to many months.

Most who have had surgery for knee replacement San Antonio relies on at Joint Pain Orthopedics can use their knees exactly as they had before, only without the chronic pain. Knee replacement patients can usually participate in such activities as walking, cycling, tennis, golf, and swimming after rehabilitation.

Why Joint Pain Orthopedics for Hip, Knee Replacement San Antonio Trusts?

When it comes to knee and hip replacement San Antonio trusts, the answer is easy. Dr. Jimenez has spent his entire professional career dedicated to finding safe, effective solutions to ease or eliminate chronic joint pain. The incredibly caring and experienced staff at Joint Pain Orthopedics use state-of-the-art equipment, the finest materials, and years of successes to provide faster, efficient surgical procedures for knee and hip replacement San Antonio residents use to get back on their feet, literally.

Complications that arise from these surgeries are extremely rare. The procedure has been streamlined and the non-invasive nature makes them as safe as any surgery can be. Recovery times are amazingly fast with hip and knee replacement patients walking around pain-free within days.

For complete information on the wide range of treatment service options available to San Antonio orthopedic patients, contact Joint Pain Orthopedics today.