Joint pain and stiffness can affect your sleep, mobility and ability to manage everyday tasks. Advanced Orthopaedic Associates (AOA) in Wichita, Kansas, provides evaluation and treatment for hip, knee and shoulder conditions, including joint replacement when appropriate.
Our surgeons will discuss your diagnosis, review the options available to you and help you understand the benefits, risks and recovery involved in surgery. Each surgeon has specific areas of care; the provider profiles below can help you find a specialist for the joint that is causing concern.
When to consider a joint replacement evaluation
An evaluation may be helpful when joint pain limits walking, climbing stairs, reaching or other daily activities; disrupts sleep; or continues despite treatment. Surgery is a decision based on your symptoms, joint damage, health and goals.
What joint replacement involves
Joint replacement, also called arthroplasty, replaces damaged joint surfaces with artificial components. The goal is to reduce pain and improve function. The procedure and implant approach depend on the affected joint and your diagnosis.
- Knee replacement: Addresses damaged surfaces in the knee, often when arthritis causes significant pain and loss of function.
- Hip replacement: Replaces damaged parts of the hip joint to address pain and movement limitations.
- Shoulder replacement: May be considered for certain forms of shoulder arthritis or joint damage. The type of replacement depends on the joint and surrounding tissues.
Treatment options before surgery
Depending on your condition, nonsurgical care may include physical therapy, activity changes, medications or injections. Your surgeon will discuss whether these options remain appropriate and when replacement may be a reasonable next step.
Planning for surgery and recovery
Before surgery, your care team will review your medical history, discuss preparation and explain the procedure and its risks. Planning may include rehabilitation, help at home and arrangements for follow-up visits.
After surgery, rehabilitation focuses on mobility, strength and safe use of the joint. Activity restrictions and the pace of recovery vary. Your surgeon will explain what to expect for your procedure and when you may resume work, driving and other activities.
Joint replacement surgeons at AOA
View the provider profiles below for each surgeon’s areas of care. To request a joint replacement consultation in Wichita, call 316-631-1600 or use our appointment request link.
- Christopher L. Anderson, MD
Adult Reconstructive Surgery, Joint Replacements (Hip & Knee), Joint - Chad M. Corrigan, MD
Orthopaedic Fracture Care - Bradley R. Dart, MD
Hip Replacement and Hip Arthroscopy, Hip and Pelvic Surgery, Orthopaedic Fracture Care - Paul A. Enns, MD
Adult Reconstructive Surgery, Joint Replacements (Hip & Knee), Joint - Thomas J. Hendricks, MD
Adult Reconstructive Surgery, Joint Replacements (Hip & Knee), Joint - Brennen L. Lucas, MD
Sports Medicine, Arthroscopic Surgery, Knee and Shoulder Surgery, Shoulder Replacement and Reverse Shoulder Replacement - Paul C. Pappademos, MD
Adult Reconstructive Surgery, Joint Replacements (Hip & Knee), Joint - Daniel J. Prohaska, MD
Sports Medicine, Arthroscopic Surgery, Knee and Shoulder Surgery, Sports Related Elbow Injuries Only, Shoulder Replacement - Jeffrey T. Shepherd, MD
Adult Reconstructive Surgery, Joint Replacements (Hip & Knee), Joint