Reconstructive surgery refers to the repair or replacement of a damaged joint. It is meant to be a permanent solution for a disorder within a joint such as the knee, ankle, shoulder or finger.
At Golden State Bone and Joint Clinic, we perform several different kinds of reconstructive surgery:
Depending on your specific condition, this type of surgery may be a partial or total joint replacement. The damaged portion of the joint is removed and replaced with a prosthesis made of metal, ceramic or medical-grade plastic. The prosthesis is designed to move exactly like the natural joint. Some joint replacements require open surgery; for others there may be less invasive surgical options.
This minimally invasive option for joint replacement is performed with small incisions and a fiber optic camera to assist the surgeon. It is typically used for repair procedures within the joint, such as removing bone spurs, trimming tissues that interfere with joint function or alleviating the pressure within a stiff joint.
This type of surgery is used to remove or reshape a section of bone to improve joint function. This approach can be highly effective at delivering pain relief and may help you avoid or delay a total joint replacement.