Minimally Invasive Joint Replacement
Effective Treatment for Hip and Knee Oestoarthritis Osteoarthritis: A degenerative joint condition
that affects particularly in the hip and knee area. This condition can severely
impact your quality of life, making everyday activities like walking, climbing
stairs, or even standing up painful and challenging.
Do you feel your mobility is slipping away? Don't worry! There is hope. Dr.
Naqvi Abbas and his team specialize in minimally invasive joint replacement
and other innovative techniques. We help you restore your mobility, reduce
pain, and return to your daily activities with minimal disruption.
Minimally Invasive Joint Care
Osteoarthritis of the hip and knee can profoundly affect your mobility and
quality of life, turning everyday activities into challenging tasks. Dr.
Abbas Naqvi and his team at Town Center Orthopedics specialize in
minimally invasive treatments designed to alleviate pain and restore
function with less impact on your body than traditional surgery.
Our minimally invasive approach to treating hip and knee osteoarthritis includes
a variety of techniques tailored to reduce discomfort and speed recovery
Joint Injections
One of the most effective tissues sparing orthopedic treatments we offer is
joint injections.
Advantages of Joint Injections:
- Targeted Relief: The precision of ultrasound-guided injections ensures that the medication is delivered exactly where it's needed, providing effective pain relief.
- Minimally Invasive: Joint injections are a non-surgical treatment option, making them an excellent choice for patients looking to avoid surgery.
- Quick Recovery: With no need for incisions or anesthesia, patients can typically resume their normal activities shortly after treatment.
Arthroscopic Surgery
For more advanced cases, where surgical intervention may be necessary, arthroscopic
surgery offers a minimally invasive alternative to traditional open surgery.
This technique uses small incisions and a camera to guide the procedure.
Benefits of Arthroscopic Surgery:
- Minimal Scarring: The small incisions used in arthroscopic surgery result in less visible scarring and a quicker recovery.
- Precision: The camera-guided approach ensures that the surgeon can accurately address the specific problem within the joint.
- Shorter Recovery Time: Patients who undergo arthroscopic surgery often experience a faster return to their normal activities compared to traditional surgery.
Physical Therapy
Physical therapy plays a crucial role in our minimally invasive treatment plans.
Customized exercise programs are developed to strengthen the muscles around
the joint, increase flexibility, and reduce the burden on your hips and knees.
Benefits of Physical Therapy:
- Strengthening Muscles: Targeted exercises help build strength in the muscles surrounding the joint, providing better support and reducing stress on the joint.
- Improving Flexibility: Increased flexibility allows for greater range of motion, making it easier to perform everyday activities without discomfort.
- Enhancing Recovery: Physical therapy accelerates the recovery process by promoting healing and preventing stiffness in the joint.
Minimally Invasive Total Joint Replacement
For more advanced cases where surgery might be necessary, we also offer
minimally invasive hip replacement & minimally invasive knee replacement. These minimally invasive total joint replacement procedures use smaller
incisions and are designed to preserve as much of the natural structure
and surrounding tissue as possible, providing benefits such as:
- Reduced Pain: Our muscle-sparing approach avoids damage to the surrounding musculature leading to less tissue disruption and significantly less postoperative pain.
- Quicker Recovery The minimally invasive nature of the surgery allows for a quicker return to daily activities and a faster overall recovery.
- Less Scarring: Reduced incision size not only enhances cosmetic outcomes but also minimizes internal scarring, potentially improving long-term joint function and mobility.
Whether your condition requires conservative management or surgical intervention, our minimally invasive treatments are tailored to meet your specific needs and help you achieve the best possible outcomes.
If you are experiencing pain or limited mobility due to hip or knee osteoarthritis, contact us to schedule a consultation with Dr. Naqvi. He and his team are committed to helping you regain a more active, pain-free life through our innovative and minimally invasive approaches.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our innovative procedure differs from traditional surgery by using smaller incisions and muscle-sparing techniques. This approach reduces the impact on surrounding tissues, leading to quicker recovery, less pain, and improved cosmetic outcomes with smaller scars.
Typically, individuals with moderate to severe osteoarthritis of the hip or knee who have not responded to conservative treatments like physical therapy or joint injections should opt for our treatment. A thorough evaluation by Dr. Naqvi will determine if this procedure is right for you.
Tissue sparing orthopedic treatments focus on preserving as much of your natural tissue as possible. Benefits include reduced recovery time, less pain, minimal scarring, and a more natural recovery process. These treatments are ideal for patients seeking effective pain relief with minimal surgical intervention.
Recovery time varies depending on the individual and the extent of the surgery, but patients typically experience a faster recovery compared to traditional joint replacement. Most patients can return to normal activities within a few weeks, with full recovery expected in 3 to 6 months.
Minimally invasive joint replacement is usually performed under regional anesthesia, such as a spinal block, combined with sedation. This approach reduces the risks associated with general anesthesia and allows for a quicker recovery.
As with any surgery, there are risks associated with joint replacement, including infection, blood clots, and implant complications. However, the minimally invasive approach generally reduces these risks due to less tissue disruption and shorter surgery time.
During your consultation, Dr. Naqvi will review your medical history, conduct a physical examination, and discuss your symptoms. He may order imaging tests, such as X-rays or MRIs, to assess the condition of your joints. Based on this evaluation, he will recommend the most appropriate treatment plan.
The results can last for 15 to 20 years or longer, depending on factors such as your age, activity level, and the quality of the prosthetic implant. Regular follow-up appointments with Dr. Naqvi will help monitor the condition of the implant over time.
Most insurance plans, including Medicare, cover joint replacement when medically necessary. It's essential to check with your insurance provider to confirm coverage and understand any out-of-pocket costs.
Many patients can return to low-impact sports and physical activities after fully recovering from joint replacement. Activities like swimming, walking, and cycling are generally encouraged. However, high-impact activities should be discussed with Dr. Naqvi to avoid stressing the new joint.