Joint Replacement
Don't let painful stiff hip or knee joints slow you down or prevent you from participating in your favorite activities. Dr. David Ethier at the Belleview Orthopedic Center in Belleview, Florida can help you stay active with state-of-the-art joint replacement surgery, also referred to as Arthroplasty. Because Dr. Ethier uses the latest techniques-- Anterior Approach for Hip Replacement, Computer Surgical Navigation, and Minimally Invasive Knee Replacement, you will experience less pain and short recovery times that will help get you back in action fast! Call (352) 307-7678 or request an appointment online to learn how hip replacement or knee replacement can help you experience active healthy aging.
Surgical Navigation / Computer Navigation
Belleview Orthopedic Center's orthopedic surgeons use the new sophisticated computer-assisted navigations during joint replacement surgery. Standard joint replacement surgery presents the surgeon with specific challenges, such as ensuring the correct joint access, ligament tension, and implant device position. The image-guided surgery system produces explicit information about bone positioning and allows a surgeon to know exactly where to place instruments and incisions, as well as select and place implants.
Advantages of computer-assisted surgery
The computer-assisted navigation systems' state-of-the-art positioning cameras and trackers create 3D images during surgery. The surgeon still has complete control during the surgical procedure, but the computer offers visual verification of measurements and positions. In fact, the 3D technology allows the surgeon to plan, refine, and simulate the procedure before even beginning a surgery. During surgery, the surgeon can authenticate each surgical step before implementation, resulting in the most precise implant fit for the patient. Computer-assisted surgery has several advantages for orthopedic surgeons, including:
- State-of-the-art positioning cameras and trackers to create 3D images during surgery
- Explicit information about bone and joint positioning
- Exact knowledge of where to place instruments and incisions
- Precise information and calculations for selecting implant size
Computer-assisted surgery has several benefits for patients, including:
- Shorter & easier recoveries
- Decreased pain following surgery
- Longer lasting implant potential
- Improved joint stability and mobility
- Added assurance of a precise implant fit
- Improved quality of life
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Anterior Approach for Hip Replacement
Anterior Approach for Hip Replacement is an ideal total hip joint replacement procedure for active adults. The anterior approach technique spares muscles and tissues, which results in less pain and quicker recovery. You will be up and moving much sooner than with traditional hip replacement surgery methods.
Please visit our patient education library to learn more about Hip Arthroplasty and minimally invasive hip replacement.
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Minimally Invasive Knee Replacement (Arthroplasty)
Minimally Invasive Knee Replacement (Arthroplasty) is an alternative to traditional total knee replacement surgery for active seniors. During Minimally Invasive Knee Replacement, the damaged portion of the knee is replaced with artificial implants that help to restore pain-free motion and knee function. Because the Minimally Invasive Knee Replacement procedure uses only small incisions, you can expect to experience less pain, spend less time in the hospital, and have shorter recovery times.
Call (352) 307-7678 or request an appointment online with our joint replacement surgeons in Belleview, Florida.
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