Frequently Asked Questions About Total Joint Surgeries

• Hip Surgery
• Knee Surgery

Physicians with special interest in Total Joint Replacement

• Alexandria Office
  • Ben W. Kittredge, IV, MD
  • Thomas A. Martinelli, MD
  • Daniel E. Thompson, MD
  • Young J. You, MD
• Arlington Office
  • Gordon L. Avery, MD
  • John P. McConnell, MD
  • Frank A. Pettrone, MD
  • David W. Romness, MD
  • Kevin D. Sumida, MD
• Burke Office
  • Daniel E. Weingold, MD
  • Bruce S. Zimmer, MD
• Fairfax Office
  • Robert M. Dombrowski, MD
  • H. Edward Lane, III, MD
  • Brantley P. Vitek, MD
• Fair Oaks Office
  • Robert M. Dombrowski, MD
  • H. Edward Lane, III, MD
  • Mark R. McMahon, MD
  • Brantley P. Vitek, MD
• Herndon Office
  • George Aguiar, MD
• Reston Office
  • George Aguiar, MD
  • Mark C. Hartley, MD
  • Thomas J. Klein, MD
  • Mark P. Madden, MD
• Springfield Office
  • Ben W. Kittredge, IV, MD
  • Thomas A. Martinelli, MD
  • Daniel E. Thompson, MD
  • Daniel E. Weingold, MD
  • Young J. You, MD
  • Bruce S. Zimmer, MD
• Tysons Corner Office
  • Gordon L. Avery, MD
  • John P. McConnell, MD
  • Frank A. Pettrone, MD
  • David W. Romness, MD
  • Kevin D. Sumida, MD

Total Joint Patient Testimonials

Barbara – Annandale
Knee Replacement

Dennis – Amissville
Total Hip Replacement

Blanca – Leesburg
Bilateral Hip Replacement

Carolyn – Alexandria
Bilateral Hip and Knee Replacements

Brian – Reston
Minimally Invasive Total Hip Replacement

James – Arlington
Knee Replacement

Commonwealth Orthopaedics Magazine

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• Advances in knee replacement
  Variety of implants and procedures improve outcomes
• Hip resurfacing can be best option
  Younger patients can improve quality of life with new procedure
• Slow steps to joint replacement
  Patients learn their treatment options before surgery
• Excellent joint surgery outcomes
  Commonwealth replacement patients report high satisfaction
• Athlete regains his edge
  Minimally invasive surgery restores full activity
• Not your dad’s artificial hip
  Implant refinements improve patient outcomes
• Guidance for joint surgeons
  Computer-assisted surgery improves hip and knee replacement
• New knee? Get moving!
  One-on-one coaching reactivates patients after surgery
• Advancing surgical skills
  Hands-on lab teaches shoulder arthroscopy techniques
• Shoulder joint replacement
  Achieving pain relief and regaining mobility

Orthopaedic Services

Total Joint Replacement

Total joint replacement, or arthroplasty, is the process of surgically removing a damaged or arthritic joint and replacing it with an artificial joint known as a prosthesis.  This type of procedure is most often done on joints where the cartilage is so damaged that it is causing the patient severe pain, stiffness, or immobility.  Hip and knee replacements are the most common type of joint replacement procedures, though replacement surgery can be performed on other joints including the shoulder, foot, ankle, elbow, and fingers.  The materials used in modern joint replacements are carefully designed to enable the artificial joint to move much like, if not exactly like, a normal joint. 

Many of our physicians specialize in total joint replacement, including minimal incision replacement and other innovative procedures that maximize implant function and speed recovery time.  Implementing the latest technology and techniques to ensure the least invasive and most positive outcome for each patient, Commonwealth is committed to helping total joint patients achieve maximum pain relief and restored function as quickly and conservatively as possible.        

Learn more about Muscle-Sparing Total Knee Replacement

Total Joint Program

Commonwealth Orthopaedics total joint replacement program helps patients alleviate pain and regain mobility every day. Our program features a comprehensive approach to patient care from an interdisciplinary team of experienced orthopaedic surgeons, physical therapists and other health care professionals, as well as on-site dedicated rehabilitation facilities.

Performing nearly 1200 joint replacement procedures annually, our surgeons are widely respected leaders and educators in the field.

Most importantly, our patients are satisfied. An overwhelming majority – 99% – say that total joint replacement surgery at Commonwealth Orthopaedics alleviated their pain, while nearly 95% experienced “good to excellent” improvement in function and activity level.