Orthopedic Surgery at Mercy
As we get older, we want to be active and live full lives. But joint pain can often interfere with even simple everyday activities such as sleeping, standing up and walking up stairs.
Is pain in your knees or hips affecting your quality of life? Talk to your doctor about joint replacement surgery. Ninety percent of hip replacement patients and eighty-five percent of knee replacement patients say they’re satisfied with their new joint. See if joint replacement is the right move for you.
With more than 150 orthopedic specialists, Mercy provides expert, specialized care to our patients.
The safety of our patients and caregivers has been, and always will be, our priority. We follow strict standards for disinfecting, required masking for patients, visitors and co-workers, and social distancing. Please do your part by following these and other CDC guidelines.
If therapy or medicine no longer helps with your chronic knee pain, total knee replacement might be for you.
If therapy or medicine no longer helps with your chronic hip pain, total hip replacement might be for you.
Orthopedic Surgery at Mercy
As we get older, we want to be active and live full lives. But joint pain can often interfere with even simple everyday activities such as sleeping, standing up and walking up stairs.
Is pain in your knees or hips affecting your quality of life? Talk to your doctor about joint replacement surgery. Ninety percent of hip replacement patients and eighty-five percent of knee replacement patients say they’re satisfied with their new joint. See if joint replacement is the right move for you.
With more than 150 orthopedic specialists, Mercy provides expert, specialized care to our patients.
Knee replacement surgery involves replacing damaged ends of the thigh and lower leg (shin) bones with new joint surfaces made of metal and plastic.
With hip replacement surgery, your orthopedic surgeon removes the damaged area of your hip joint and replaces it with an artificial joint made of metal, ceramic or plastic.
The safety of our patients and caregivers has been, and always will be, our priority. We follow strict standards for disinfecting, required masking for patients, visitors and co-workers, and social distancing. Please do your part by following these and other CDC guidelines.
