According to the Arthritis Foundation, 46 million people (nearly one-in-five adults) suffer from arthritis. Osteoarthritis affects more people than any other joint disease and, while not life-threatening, it can be a major cause of pain and disability.

Osteoarthritis is a spectrum of disease states that, at the milder end of the spectrum, can be very amenable to treatment modalities to decrease symptoms. These arthritis treatments include activity modification, weight loss, strength training, oral anti-inflammatory medications, or injections of cortisone or other agents into the joint.

Severe arthritis may require more than symptomatic treatment. Surgery may be considered. Joint replacement, such as hip replacement and knee replacement, are commonly performed as treatment for the most severe osteoarthritis of the lower extremity.

Several of our surgeons perform hip and knee replacement surgery at Valley Medical Center, located next to Valley Orthopedic Associates. The Joint Center at Valley Medical Center is a leader in developing and implementing new techniques and technology. As the first dedicated joint replacement center in the Pacific Northwest, the Joint Center has received numerous awards including a #1 ranking in Washington State for joint replacement surgery in 2010 by Health Grades. Through the use of pre- and post-operative education, standardized treatment protocols, multi-modal pain management, and specialized nursing care, the Joint Center provides a patient/family focused joint replacement experience.

For more information click here:
Hip Replacement
Knee Replacement
Hip/Knee Replacement Surgery - Overview
Options for Bearing Surfaces in Total Hip Replacement
Options for Surgical approaches in Total Hip Replacement
Options for Knee Replacement Components
Unicompartmental or Partial Knee Replacement

Joint Replacement - Physicians

Craig T. Arntz, M.D.
William P. Barrett, M.D.
Susan R. Cero, M.D.
John M. Hendrickson, M.D.
Fredrick S. Huang, M.D.
Martin S. Tullus, M.D.