Shoulder Osteoarthritis
What Can Be Done For Shoulder Osteoarthritis? Shoulder pain is not fun. It can significantly impact the ability to perform daily activities, such as dressing, bathing, and cooking. One of the more debilitating shoulder conditions is osteoarthritis. With this condition, the cartilage lining the bones in the shoulder joint begins to thin and deteriorate. This […]
Hip Revision- Dr. Frykberg
Overview of Hip Revision Surgery In a Total Hip Replacement, the damaged hip joint is replaced with an artificial implant. Despite a high success rate, problems can develop over time, and a hip revision procedure is necessary. In a hip revision procedure, either the implant or the whole implant is removed or replaced. This really […]
Mako Partial Knee
WW MAKO Technology This technology allows patients to have a unique surgical procedure that is specific to their anatomy. This means that patients can be spared the destruction of good and healthy bone and tissue. In this surgery, we only replace areas with heavy arthritis and joint degeneration. This is achieved through the creation of […]
Revision Total Hip Surgery Dr. Pujadas
Revision Total Hip Surgery Traditional total hip replacement surgery is a predictable long lasting procedure to relieve the pain of an arthritic hip. During that procedure, the worn out ball and socket of the hip joint is replaced with an artificial hip joint. As with any mechanical device, a total hip may eventually fail as […]
MAKOplasty Robotic Total Knee Resurfacing
MAKOplasty Robotic Total Knee Resurfacing MAKOplasty robotic total knee resurfacing offers a minimally invasive and highly precise alternative for those with early to mid-stage osteoarthritis of the knee. While robotic surgery has been available for only partial knee replacements, it has just recently become available at Jacksonville Orthopeadic Institute as a method for total knee […]
Total Knee Replacement Pain Management
Pain Management After Total Knee Replacement A total knee replacement surgery takes a large toll on the body, and for this reason, one cannot expect to resume his or her regular daily activities right after surgery. The damage caused to the knee joint happened over time; therefore, healing and recovery will also need to happen. […]
Joint Replacements for the Hand
Joint Replacements for the Hand Alfred Swanson M.D. first developed joint replacements for the hand in 1962. This procedure is most common for patients with rheumatoid arthritis but can also be helpful with a degenerative process or post-traumatic injury. A silicone implant is used that is a flexible hinge that acts as a spacer in […]
MAKOplasty: Robotic Surgery
JOI Has Performed Over 700 Robotic Surgical Procedures JOI prides itself in being on the cutting edge of medical procedures. For years now, JOI has provided MAKOplasty for Partial Knee Replacement and Hip Resurfacing. With over 600 procedures performed, JOI offers the most experience in robotic surgery within the Northeast Florida region. View the following video […]
Rheumatoid Arthritis
What is Rheumatoid Arthritis? Definition: Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is considered an autoimmune disorder. RA causes the immune system to attack and inflict damage on itself by mistake. This condition damages the lining of the joints, which causes painful swelling that can ultimately result in joint deformity and bone erosion. Read how osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis […]
Robotic Partial Knee Resurfacing
MAKOplasty Robotic Partial Knee Resurfacing A New Option for Knee Patients with Knee Pain In partnership with Baptist Health, Jacksonville Orthopaedic Institute provides a minimally-invasive Partial Knee Resurfacing, called MAKOplasty. JOI surgeons have performed more of these surgical procedures than any other provider in the region. How does Partial knee resurfacing work? The surgeon uses […]