Joint Reconstruction Performed Near Fairfax, VA

Athletic young man in workout clothes holding his painful knee

Joint reconstruction is a surgical procedure that may be performed to restore function to a damaged joint—without replacing it. Using innovative surgical techniques and technologies, the board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeons at Nirschl Orthopaedic Center (NOC) perform advanced joint reconstruction procedures to repair and preserve painful ankles, hips, knees, shoulders and other joints throughout the body. We’re proud to serve athletes and other active individuals from the Fairfax, Virginia, area.

As compared to joint replacement surgery—which involves removing damaged bone and tissue and replacing it with a durable, man-made prosthesis—joint reconstruction surgery offers several key advantages. Most notably, a skilled surgeon can salvage the joint, preserving as much of the natural bone and other tissues as possible. This is significant because even though joint replacement surgery can be very effective, once a joint is replaced, it will no longer function as a single, cohesive unit.

Common Reasons for Considering Joint Reconstruction or Replacement

You might consider surgical treatment for joint pain and limited mobility associated with:

  • Osteoarthritis – Painful joint stiffness caused by age-related degeneration and daily wear and tear
  • Trauma – Joint damage resulting from a direct blow, car accident or sports-related collision
  • An inflammatory condition – Joint inflammation related to rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis or gout

Based on your specific diagnosis, symptoms, lifestyle, preferences and other individual factors, a joint specialist at NOC can help you find the right treatment plan to meet your unique needs and goals. Overall, we take a conservative approach to orthopedic treatment, so we will start you off with the least invasive method we believe could be effective for you, then move forward from there.

If you are living with a problem joint or are already considering a joint reconstruction or replacement procedure, contact Nirschl Orthopaedic Center today for expert and personalized advice. You can set up an appointment to meet with a joint specialist at our orthopedic and sports medicine center conveniently located near Fairfax, VA.