Joint replacement

When chronic joint pain begins to interfere with everyday life, you can feel trapped between managing your pain or simply living with it. But thanks to joint replacement surgery, relief is more achievable than ever.

At Columbus Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Clinic (COSMC), you  can experience real, lasting results through personalized care, advanced technology and joint procedures that are more precise than ever before.

What is joint replacement surgery?

Joint replacement is a surgical procedure where your doctor removes damaged cartilage and bone from the affected joint and replaces it with artificial parts called prosthetics. It is designed to move just like a natural joint.

Orthopedic surgeons most often perform joint replacement surgeries on hips and knees. Other joints, such as the shoulder or ankle, are also replaceable.

Typically, an orthopedic surgeon will want you to try nonsurgical treatments before choosing surgery. These can include weight loss, low-impact exercise, joint injections or medication. If you have tried some of these options and still have severe symptoms, a surgeon may suggest joint replacement surgery.

A new level of surgical precision

Joint replacement surgery has evolved significantly in recent years. Improvements in materials and surgical techniques have made procedures more effective, durable and tailored to you. One of the most important innovations at CCH is the Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Surgery System.

This technology uses detailed imaging to create a 3D model of the joint before surgery, allowing the surgical team to plan the procedure with exceptional accuracy. The robotic arm guides the surgeon’s movements during the operation, leading to more consistent results.

Robotic-assisted procedures can result in less tissue damage, more accurate placement of implants, reduced post-surgical pain, shorter hospital stays and faster recovery.

Recovery that fits your life

The care doesn’t stop when you leave the hospital. A team member follows up at 72 hours, and again at three weeks after surgery to check on your recovery progress, answer questions and address any concerns. Recovery plans are flexible and adapted to your health, strength and comfort level.

You may use a walker for only a few days, while others need it longer. But in all cases, the goal is to restore strength, stability and independence safely and effectively.

We want to help you get back to doing things you love. Contact us today and schedule an appointment.

Contact us

Columbus Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Clinic
4508 38th St., Ste. 133
Columbus, Nebraska 68601
402-562-4700