Joint Replacement

Joint replacement techniques have evolved over the past decade. At SCL Health Medical Group – Montana Orthopedics our experienced team specializes in total joint replacement of the shoulder, hip, knee, ankle and hand. They use a variety of approaches – anterior, posterior, and superior – to best serve the patient's needs.

For most people, osteoarthritis is an inevitable part of aging. This chronic degenerative condition causes the cartilage between joints to wear down. Eventually your bones start to rub together as you move. The resulting friction can create disabling pain in your joints, making it impossible to participate in the things you once loved doing. Even the simple act of walking or climbing stairs can be painful.

Montana Orthopedics can help restore your mobility so you can return to your active lifestyle.  Each year we help thousands of people to once again take part in the activities they enjoy.

Arthritis can affect any joint in your body. Our doctors will first recommend conservative treatments such as physical therapy, medication, or steroid injections to help alleviate your pain and slow the degenerative process. When this treatment plan is no longer effective, it may be time for joint replacement surgery, or arthroplasty.

Here at Montana Orthopedics, we understand the decision to have a joint replacement is seldom an easy one.  When the entire joint is damaged, you will likely need a total joint replacement.  However, if only part of the joint is damaged, your orthopedic surgeon may be able to repair or replace the damaged parts.

Joint Replacement Procedures at Montana Orthopedics

• Shoulder Replacement:
  • Total shoulder replacement
  • Reverse shoulder replacement
  • Shoulder revision
• Hip Replacement:
  • Total hip replacement / arthroplasty
  • Partial hip replacement
  • Hip revision
• Knee Replacement:
  • Total knee replacement / arthroplasty
  • Partial knee replacement
  • Knee revision

Physical Therapy

Ask your surgeon if 4-6 weeks of physical therapy before your total joint replacement could enhance your recovery following surgery. With injury or joint pain your supporting muscles around the joint could have atrophied (become weaker) over time. Be in your best physical condition can assist in your positive recovery.

Following joint replacement surgery, you will go through several weeks of rehabilitation. Advantage Physical Therapy at Montana Orthopedics allows our doctors and therapists to work together to customize a treatment plan for you. Not only is in-house physical therapy convenient for our patients, but it also creates a seamless continuum of care. From your initial diagnosis to surgery to recovery, our providers work together to ensure you meet your treatment goals.

You don’t have to live with joint pain anymore. Montana Orthopedics outstanding joint replacement surgeons can help you reclaim your life. Call us today at (406) 496-3400.