Joint replacement

Joint Replacement Planned Around You

Clear information about knee, partial knee, hip and shoulder replacement - with individualized planning, rehabilitation and follow-up in Princeton.

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Joint Replacement Care at PBNJ

Joint replacement may be considered when arthritis or joint damage causes persistent pain, stiffness or loss of function despite appropriate nonoperative treatment. The right procedure depends on your diagnosis, anatomy, goals and overall health.

Total Knee Replacement

When arthritis affects several parts of the knee, total knee replacement may help reduce pain and improve function.

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Partial Knee Replacement

For selected patients whose arthritis is limited to one part of the knee.

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Hip Replacement

Designed to relieve pain from a damaged hip joint and restore comfortable movement.

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Shoulder Replacement

Anatomic and reverse shoulder replacement options based on joint and rotator-cuff function.

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Technology & planning

Precision Begins Before Surgery

PBNJ uses advanced imaging and patient-specific planning to help the surgeon prepare for joint replacement procedures.

For appropriate hip and knee replacement procedures, Mako robotic-arm assisted technology uses a CT-based 3D plan and gives the surgeon real-time guidance during surgery. The surgeon remains in control of the procedure. PBNJ also uses 3D planning for appropriate shoulder replacement cases.

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Your care pathway

From Evaluation Through Recovery

Confirm the source of pain and review X-rays or other imaging
Discuss nonoperative treatment when appropriate
Choose the procedure that best fits your condition and goals
Plan surgery and rehabilitation
Coordinate postoperative follow-up and physical therapy

When Is It Time to Discuss Joint Replacement?

Patients commonly consider a surgical consultation when joint pain interferes with walking, sleep, work or activities they value, and simpler treatments are no longer providing adequate relief. A consultation does not commit you to surgery; it is an opportunity to understand the diagnosis and compare options.

Recovery Is Individual

Recovery depends on the joint being replaced, the procedure, your general health and your starting level of function. Your surgeon and therapy team will provide a plan for activity, pain control, wound care, rehabilitation and return to daily activities.

This information is educational and does not replace an individual evaluation. Recommendations and recovery timelines vary by patient.

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