Joint Replacement Surgery for Hip, Knee & Shoulder
When joint pain slows you down, surgery can help. Enjoy a more active life with knee replacement, hip replacement, or shoulder replacement. Let Billings Clinic Orthopedics & Sports Medicine get you back to your routine as soon as possible.
Conditions We Treat
Ask your doctor about joint replacement if your joint is painful or damaged due to:
- Osteoarthritis—Breakdown of the soft cushion between bones in a joint
- Rheumatoid arthritis—Inflammation due to an overactive immune system
- Severe injuries—Fractures (broken bones) or torn soft tissues
- Serious infections—Swelling, stiffness, and instability
Is Joint Replacement Right for Me?
Surgery might be your best option if:
- You haven’t found enough relief from other treatments, like medicine, injections, or physical therapy.
- Your pain keeps you up at night or makes it hard to do daily tasks.
Treatments & Procedures
Depending on your needs, you might benefit from:
- Total knee replacement surgery, hip replacement or shoulder replacement—Swaps your entire joint for an implant that feels natural
- Partial knee replacement or hip replacement—Treats only the damaged part of a joint
- Reverse total shoulder replacement—Switches the position of the ball and socket so you can raise your arms higher after a bad rotator cuff tear
One-Stop Shop for Care
You can handle many of your pre-op and post-op appointments in one convenient place. Visit Billings Clinic Orthopedics in Billings and Cody, WY, for hip and knee surgeons near you and:
- Imaging tests
- Preadmission tests
- Rehabilitation
You can worry less about finding your way to multiple clinics, and focus more on feeling better.
Less Invasive Surgery
You’ll recover sooner because your surgeon will use the smallest possible incision. For hip replacement, ask if your surgeon will approach your joint from the front instead of the back. This option affects less tissue. So, you feel less pain after surgery and can start moving again sooner.
Recognized for Excellent Care
You can trust us for safe, quality, affordable care because Billings Clinic earned:
- Blue Distinction Center+ designation for hip and knee replacement from Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Certification from The Joint Commission for total hip and total knee replacements
Your surgical team stays on top of the latest techniques and technology, leading to better results.
Making Your Recovery Easier
Before surgery, you’ll receive a nerve block that numbs your joint. When you wake up, the surgical area will hurt less.
Soon after surgery, a physical therapist or occupational therapist will help you get up and moving. Early activity limits the buildup of scar tissue and makes your new joint more flexible. You’ll learn how to do daily tasks and strengthen your new knee, hip, or shoulder as you recover.
Learn more about rehabilitation at Billings Clinic.
Total Joint Replacement Education Video
(total run time - 1 hr. 21 min.)
Total Joint Replacement Patient Handbooks
Download our guidebooks to learn about every step of your joint replacement journey.
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