Over time, arthritis can cause serious damage to your hip and knee joints. For many people, joint replacement is the most effective option for relieving the pain, wear and tear associated with arthritis. At the Institute for Orthopaedic Surgery , we offer minimally invasive and traditional, open surgery.

Learn more about hip replacement and knee replacement.

Am I a Candidate for Joint Replacement by Dr. Fifer?

Every patient is unique at the Institute for Orthopedic Surgey and every patients care

requires a unique approach. This is why Dr. Fifer will put you on the most appropriate

path to regaining your joy. Joint replacement can be considered at any age when

medication, injections and other therapies fail to relieve joint pain and swelling. You

may be a candidate for joint replacement if you:

• Frequently experience pain, swelling or stiffness

• Need to stop daily activities or wake up due to pain

• Regularly take pain relievers

• Need a cane or walker to get around

• Sometimes limp when you walk

• Have visible joint damage on X-rays

Joint Replacement Seminars with Dr. Fifer

Only you and your doctor can decide if joint replacement is right for you. One of our goals is to educate patients about how joint replacement works so you understand all of your treatment options.

We host a free seminars for people considering a knee or hip replacement.  Attending this seminar is a good first step to better understand the joint replacement process and whether it’s right for you. Learn more about our monthly joint replacement seminar.

You can look at Dr. Fifer's seminar schedule to find one that fits your schedule or if you would like something more convenient, you can download one of Dr. Fifer's online seminars on Total Joint Replacement Surgery. 

Managing Joint Problems without Surgery

If you are considering our joint replacement options, or if you are not a candidate for surgery, you and your primary care doctor should discuss alternative treatments. These may include:

• Weight loss

• Taking over-the-counter or prescription medications

• Receiving anti-inflammatory or lubricating injections

• Avoiding high-impact sports or physically demanding work

• Improving flexibility by riding a stationary bike or exercising in water

• Getting other physical therapy

Second opinion Hip pain

Do you need a second opinion? If the first opinion you sought did not give you adequate time and a satisifactory diagnosis, Dr. Fifer works with Neurologist, Neuro Surgeons and Pain management to better diagnose your hip pain. You may need to consult Dr Fifer if you have any of the following symptoms:

• Unusual groin pain?

• Butt pain?

• Pain radiating down to your knee?

• Trouble getting in or out of the car/golf cart?

• Are you unsure about Total Joint Replacement surgey?

• Are you worried you are too young or too old?

   *Request an appointment with Dr. Fifer by calling                       or online