Arthritis and Joint Replacement Clinic
The Stanford Orthopaedic staff is widely recognized for its expertise in the fields of adult hip and knee. More than 750,000 total hip and knee replacement procedures are performed annually in the United States. Technology and innovation make these replacement surgeries beneficial for patients who suffer from arthritis or other painful hip and knee conditions. These procedures can alleviate pain and improve function for those individuals who suffer from arthritis, fractures, osteoarthritis, congenital deformity and other diseases. Stanford Orthopaedic surgeons, nursing staff and rehabilitation specialists work together to assure the highest quality of care. Our specialized areas of training and expertise include:
- Complex total hip replacement
- Complex total knee replacement
- Evolution of painful joint replacement
- Revision hip and knee replacement
- Osteonecrosis of the hip and knee
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Post-traumatic arthritis
- Arthritis secondary to childhood hip disorders
Arthritis and joint replacement FAQs:
Animations of procedures
Information from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons