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Arthritis and Joint Replacement Service

Arthritis and Joint Replacement  

The arthritis and joint replacement service specializes in the care of adult patients with arthritic disorders of the hip, knee, and shoulder.  

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Care and Treatment of Arthritis

Treatments

Patients are treated with a wide array of medical and surgical treatments.

Artificial hip replacement (total hip replacement)

A surgical procedure to replace a damaged hip with an artificial joint.

Artificial knee replacement

A surgical procedure to replace a damaged knee with an artificial joint.

Bisphosphonates

A class of drugs that prevent the loss of bone mass, used to treat osteoporosis and similar diseases.

Computer-assisted surgery

Surgical techniques that use computer technology for presurgical planning and guiding or performing surgical procedures.

Corticosteroids

Medications used to reduce inflammation, treat autoimmune conditions, and replace naturally occurring hormones.

Injections

An infusion method of delivering medications or fluids into the body, usually with a syringe and a hollow needle.

Joint replacement

A surgical procedure to remove and replace an arthritic or damaged joint with an artificial joint, called a prosthesis.

Minimally invasive hip and knee replacement

The use of minimally-invasive prodedures for hip and knee replacements.

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAID)

A class of medications that reduce inflammation by reducing the production of prostaglandins, chemicals that promote inflammation, pain, and fever.

Physical therapy

Physical therapy may include a regimen of exercise, tissue manipulation, and other treatments focused on maximizing function in specific body parts to help relieve your pain.

Primary partial and total joint replacements

A surgical procedure to remove and replace all or part of a damaged joint.

Primary total hip and knee replacement

A surgical procedure to remove and replace the hip and knee.

Realignment osteotomies

A surgery where a bone is cut to shorten, lengthen, or change its alignment. It is sometimes performed to straighten a bone that has healed crookedly following a fracture.

Revision hip and knee replacement

A corrective surgical procedure for hip or knee replacement.

Revision of failed joint replacements

A corrective surgery of previous failed joint replacements.

Surface replacement

A type of joint replacement which works to preserve original bone. 

Unicondylar knee replacement

A surgical procedure used to relieve arthritis in one of the knee compartments in which the damaged parts of the knee are replaced.

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Clinical trials are research studies that evaluate a new medical approach, device, drug, or other treatment. As a Stanford Health Care patient, you may have access to the latest, advanced clinical trials.

Open trials refer to studies currently accepting participants. Closed trials are not currently enrolling, but may open in the future.

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For Patients

For new patient appointments, call: 650-498-7555

For follow-up appointments, call: 650-723-5643

Fax: 650-721-3422

PREPARE FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT

Bring your completed New Patient Questionnaire to your appointment.

International Patients
Phone: +1 650-723-8561
Email: IMS@stanfordhealthcare.org

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For Health Care Professionals

PHYSICIAN HELPLINE

Phone: 1-866-742-4811
Fax: 650-320-9443
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Stanford Health Care provides comprehensive services to refer and track patients, as well as the latest information and news for physicians and office staff. For help with all referral needs and questions, visit Referral Information.

You may also submit a web referral or complete a referral form and fax it to 650-320-9443 or email the Referral Center at ReferralCenter@stanfordhealthcare.org.

 

HOW TO REFER

Fax a referral form with supporting documentation to 650-320-9443.

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  • Access medical records

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To schedule an appointment, please call:

New patients:
650-498-7555

Returning patients or medical questions:
650-723-5643