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Joint Reconstruction

Preserving Your Natural Joint

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Joint pain doesn’t always require joint replacement. In many cases, joint reconstruction can restore stability, relieve pain, and improve function while preserving your natural joint.

Our orthopedic specialists evaluate each patient individually and recommend the most appropriate treatment based on your diagnosis, age, activity level, lifestyle, and goals. Whenever possible, we focus on preserving the natural joint before considering replacement.

Conditions We Treat

Our orthopedic team treats a wide range of conditions that affect the joints, including:

  • Arthritis in its early stages
  • Cartilage injuries
  • Ligament injuries
  • Tendon injuries
  • Joint instability
  • Meniscus injuries
  • Labral tears
  • Shoulder instability
  • Hip impingement
  • Sports injuries
  • Fractures affecting the joint
  • Post-traumatic joint damage

Treatment Options

Treatment recommendations are based on the severity of your condition and your individual needs. Options may include:

Non-Surgical Care

  • Activity modification
  • Physical therapy
  • Anti-inflammatory medications
  • Joint injections
  • Bracing

Joint Preservation Procedures

  • Ligament reconstruction
  • Tendon repair and reconstruction
  • Cartilage restoration procedures
  • Meniscus repair
  • Labral repair
  • Osteotomy (bone realignment)
  • Fracture reconstruction

When Joint Replacement May Be Recommended

If joint damage becomes too advanced for reconstruction or preservation procedures, your orthopedic surgeon may recommend joint replacement. Our team will discuss all available treatment options and help determine the best approach for your condition. Learn more about our Joint Replacement Program.

The region’s most comprehensive joint replacement program

Our board certified, fellowship-trained surgeons provide excellent outcomes for full and partial joint replacements; as well as repair and reconstruction of the hip, knee, shoulder, elbow and ankle.

DNV-GL Hip and Knee Replacement

DNV-GL Certified A certified Center of Excellence for hip and knee replacement

Erlanger has achieved certification as a Hip and Knee Replacement Center of Excellence from DNV-GL Healthcare, a world-leading certification organization. Based on guidelines from the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), this certification recognizes program excellence in patient care and outcomes for hip and knee replacement at Erlanger's downtown and East locations.

US News and World Report - High Performing Hospitals - Knee Replacement

Best Hospitals for Knee Replacement A High-Performing Center

A hospital's knee replacement score is based on multiple data categories, including physician expertise, prevention of revision surgery, volume and more. Over 6,000 hospitals were evaluated and eligible hospitals received one of three ratings—high performing, average, or below average. Hospitals that earned a high performing rating were significantly better than the national average.