Our orthopedic surgeons are specially trained in the latest technologies for hip and knee replacement, allowing our patients to return to their lives faster. Post-operatively, patients are placed in our Orthopedic and Spine Center wing with nurses and therapists trained in orthopedic care.
Surgical options for knee replacement include both uni-compartmental and bi-compartmental knee replacement surgery. In these procedures, only the affected compartments of the knee are replaced, which protects the integrity of the anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments responsible for maintaining joint stability in the knee. The Journey Knee is a total joint replacement option that acts more like the natural knee. This allows patients to return to pre-injury activities that they may not have been able to do with a traditional knee replacement.
Surgical options for the hip replacement patient include the Birmingham Hip Resurfacing System, which maintains more of your natural bone by resurfacing the joint. Only the first layer of damaged bone is removed, compared with the entire upper segment of the bone in a traditional hip replacement. This allows for a faster recovery and a quicker return to daily activities. Only surgeons specifically trained in this procedure can perform this resurfacing. St. David's Round Rock Medical Center's Orthopedic Medical Director, Dr. Michael Valastro, is one of few surgeons in the Central Texas area trained to perform this surgery.
Prior to surgery, our pre-operative education class, The Joint Effort, provides patients with important information on what to expect in surgery, during their hospital stay, and following discharge from the hospital. Patients experience better outcomes when they are knowledgeable about expectations and goals. Each patient also receives a Patient Handbook with valuable information as well space to write down important instructions from their doctors and nurses.
- Joint Replacement
- Knee Replacement
- Hip Replacement
- Hip Resurfacing
- Sports Medicine
- Podiatry, Foot and Ankle
- Hand Surgery
- Spine and Back
- Arm and Shoulder
- Seminars – free educational seminars are offered regularly. Information covered by the Orthopedic Surgeons includes the different technologies available and helps participants determine if joint replacement surgery is an option for them.
- The Joint Effort Pre-Op Education Class – This interdisciplinary class is taught by nursing and rehabilitation staff before surgery. The class reviews goals and what to expect during each phase of surgery and hospitalization. Equipment and exercises will be reviewed so patients are well prepared which promotes better outcomes.
- NTI
- Rehabilitation
- Radiology
For more information, call (512) 341-1000.