Joint Replacement

Gain more independence, reduce pain and improve your quality of life with joint replacement surgery from Acclaim Physician Group in Fort Worth. Rely on our caring orthopedic surgeons, who have years of experience helping people prepare for surgery and have a smooth recovery.

What’s Joint Replacement?

Joint replacement surgery (arthroplasty) is when an orthopedic surgeon replaces part or all of a joint with an implant (a prosthesis). Joint replacement can provide pain relief and restore movement. So, you can move without pain and return to the activities you enjoy.

Acclaim Physician Group offers outpatient surgery, meaning you may return to the comfort of your home the same day as your joint replacement. You might need to stay overnight in the hospital, depending on what time your surgery takes place.

Do I Need Joint Replacement Surgery?

Talk to your primary care provider about getting a referral to an orthopedic surgeon for joint replacement surgery if you are 55 years old or older and:

Have significant joint pain and stiffness
Don’t get relief from more conservative treatments like physical therapy, anti-inflammatory medications, and cortisone joint injections
Are in good health overall
Manage any existing health conditions like diabetes and heart disease

Types of Joint Replacement Surgery

Your surgeon can perform:

Total and partial (unicompartmental) knee replacements and revisions
Total and partial hip replacements and revisions
Total and reverse shoulder replacement
Total elbow replacement
Revision surgery (if a previous procedure didn’t lead to the results you hoped for)

Minimally Invasive Approach

Whenever possible, your surgeon uses minimally invasive techniques (smaller incisions) that reduce pain, scarring and recovery time.

Before Surgery

To help you prepare for joint replacement, your care team will:

Order and review diagnostic images
Discuss current medications and your health history
Make sure you feel confident about your procedure and recovery

Joint Replacement Education Class

Feel better prepared for your joint replacement surgery when you take part in our joint replacement class. You’ll learn how to prepare for surgery and a smooth recovery, and you’ll receive guidance from our joint replacement experts.

Recovery & Rehabilitation

After surgery, expect to:

Receive more than one type of pain relief so you feel as comfortable as possible
Return home the same day or next day
Begin physical therapy right away
Experience less pain two months after surgery and continue improvement for up to five years after surgery
Receive follow-up care two weeks and six months after your joint replacement surgery