Dr. Henderson performs joint replacement for the knees, hips, and shoulders.
The knee is a hinge joint and has the ability to move back and forth. During a knee joint replacement, Dr. Henderson removes the damaged end of your femur, top of your tibia, and inside of the kneecap and then replaces the surfaces with smooth prosthetic parts that dramatically improve movement and function. This procedure allows immediate full weight-bearing with return to most normal activities in two to three weeks.
Your hip joint is a ball and socket joint. For a hip joint replacement, Dr. Henderson installs a new ball joint for your femur, while also replacing the surface of the pelvic socket joint. This allows immediate full weight-bearing with dramatically less pain. Normal activities can return in as little as two weeks.
Like the hip, the shoulder joint is a ball and socket joint. Joint replacement surgery for the shoulder typically involves replacing the ball joint and removing the damaged part of the socket joint to improve movement and reduce pain. Most normal activities can return in as little as two weeks.
Dr. Henderson is an experienced orthopedic surgeon who only performs surgery when absolutely necessary. He determines if you’re a candidate for joint replacement after a comprehensive evaluation.
You may be a candidate if you have advanced arthritis or joint damage in your knee, hip, or shoulder and medical interventions no longer provide long-term relief.
Dr. Henderson believes in your body’s God given natural healing powers and works closely with you to design a recovery plan that helps you get back to doing the things you love as quickly and safely as possible.
In addition to regular office visits, he prescribes physical therapy to support your recovery efforts. The first two weeks postoperatively will be home physical therapy from a team of therapists that we have been working with for many years. After the two-week follow-up visit, outpatient physical therapy is often helpful.
While patients are able to be full weight-bearing immediately, most patients resume many of their usual activities 2 – 6 weeks after joint replacement. However, the length of the recovery is mostly dependent on the patient’s own ambition and motivation.
With a joint replacement, Dr. Henderson can help improve how you live, work, and play. To schedule a consultation to see if you’re a candidate for surgery, call or book an appointment online today.
At Oakland Orthopedic, we are committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered care with the latest advancements in orthopedic treatments. Whether you need relief from chronic pain, assistance with a sports injury, or a joint replacement, our expert team is here to help you regain mobility and improve your quality of life.
