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decision to perform a total joint replacement
is made only after other non-surgical treatments
and other surgical alternatives have been unsuccessful
in relieving the pain and disability. Based upon
the personal medical history and needs of a patient,
an orthopaedic surgeon evaluates the potential
benefits and risks of a total joint replacement
for that individual.
Advanced surgical treatment
from physicians you know
Regional Orthopaedic Health Care
surgeons perform total joint replacement surgeries.
Dr. Knox explains: "One of
the greatest surgical advances in this century
has been the total replacement of damaged shoulder,
hip or knee joints with smoothly functioning
artificial joints made of metal and plastic.
Nothing short of miraculous, total joint replacement
surgery gives thousands of patients - mostly
arthritis sufferers - years of mobility they
might not otherwise enjoy."
The total joint replacement gives
patients long term pain relief and restores movement
and function of the shoulder, hip, or knee.
Total joint replacement can, in
many cases, enable a person to resume performing
normal daily activities without pain or stiffness.
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"Nothing
short of miraculous, total joint replacement
surgery gives thousands of patients - mostly
arthritis sufferers - years of mobility they
might not otherwise enjoy."
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Regional
Orthopaedic
Health Care |
Thomas
E. Knox, M.D.
#3 Medical
Plaza
Mountain Home, AR 72653
1-870-424-3400
1-800-621-3218
* Surgical procedures
* Closed fracture
care
* Occupational
therapy
* Hand therapy
* Sports medicine
* Diagnostic tests
available at our clinic:
X-Rays & MRI
* Diagnostic tests
performed at
Baxter Regional Medical Center, Ozark Medical
Center and North Arkansas Medical Center: MRI,
bone scans, CT scans, EMG, NCV |
Recovery period
In most cases, the joint can be
used shortly after the surgery, and the patient
will be taught how to do appropriate exercises
to strengthen the joint.
The longevity of the artificial
joint depends to some extent upon the activity
level of the patient. When needed, Regional
Orthopaedic Health Care can replace the joint
prosthesis through a procedure called revision
arthroplasty.
Patient Care:
24 Hours - 7 Days
24-hour coverage in orthopaedic
medicine to the people of both southern Missouri
and northern Arkansas.
Dr. Knox is committed to providing
residents the best medical care in the area of
their specialty: inpatient and outpatient care
of the bones and joints
and sports medicine.
Dr. Knox has served patients in
southern Missouri and northern Arkansas for more
than 15 years.
Dr. Knox is accepting patients
due to the expansion of staff and facilities
at Regional Orthopaedic Health Care.
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