
There are several conditions that can cause joint pain and disability and lead patients to consider joint replacement surgery. In many cases, joint pain is caused by damage to the cartilage that lines the ends of the bones – either from arthritis, a fracture, or another condition. Dr. Hrnack may recommend a total joint replacement, if nonsurgical treatments like medications,…

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Arthroscopy is a procedure that orthopaedic surgeons use to inspect, diagnose, and repair problems inside a joint. Arthroscopic surgery involves very small incisions, rather than the larger incisions needed for standard, open surgery. This results in less pain for patients, and shortens the time it takes to recover. The procedure involves: During arthroscopy, your surgeon inserts a small camera, called…