Surgery to replace diseased or damaged joints is considered a last option when all other treatments have been ineffective. Dr. Sanders provides total or partial knee, hip, and shoulder replacement to relieve pain, improve range of motion, and provide a better quality of life for his patients. Dr. Sanders is able to determine the best course of action for each individual patient based on the severity of the joint degeneration.
Below are links which provide more information about joint replacement and the risk and reward associated with joint replacement surgery.
National Institute of Health on Joint Replacement
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons