Joint Replacement at Bristol Health

Get Back to Pain-Free Living.

Replacing a joint can relieve pain, restore movement and activity, reduce the risk of chronic health conditions and improve your overall quality of life. Although knee, hip, and shoulder replacement are the most common types of joint replacement surgery, Bristol Health also specializes in wrist, ankle, finger, and elbow replacement procedures.

From convenient access to pre-admission testing and a suite of rehabilitation services to working with you to accomplish your recovery goals, the team at Bristol Health is here every step of the way. Whether you need a total joint replacement, revisional surgery, or MRI-assisted knee surgery, you can rest assured knowing that the joint team at Bristol Health offers some of the most skilled and cutting-edge surgical procedures in Connecticut.


What Is Joint Surgery?

Joint replacement surgery is performed by an orthopedic surgeon and the process includes removing a damaged joint and putting a new one in. In some cases, the surgeon will only replace or fix the damaged part of the joint instead of conducting a full joint replacement.

Our team assists you in selecting the procedure that compliments your desired outcome and rehabilitation. When possible, our board-certified and fellowship-trained surgeons perform less invasive joint replacement and revisions, resulting in less pain, faster recovery, and improved patient outcome.

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Meet Dr. O’Shea

Your Joint Replacement Expert at Bristol Health

Thomas OShea, MD

Dr. O’Shea is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who leads Bristol Health’s Joint Replacement Program. He specializes in minimally invasive hip and knee replacement as well as total joint replacement. He earned his medical degree from the Tulane University School of Medicine and performed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Madigan Army Medical Center in Washington. Dr. O’Shea actively served in the Army and was honored with the Army Commendation Medal.

Hip Replacement

The most common reason to have a hip joint replaced is to relieve severe arthritis pain. Bristol Health offers both minimally invasive and total hip replacement operations that create a smoothly functioning joint, which then eliminates pain and gets you back to your daily activity.

 

Knee Replacement

Knee joint replacement is a minimally invasive surgery to replace a knee joint with a man-made artificial joint called a prosthesis. Our institute also offers Robotic Technology for Total Knee Replacement. ROSA is designed to help your surgeon tailor the placement of your knee implant just for you, meaning a better fit and a faster recovery.

 

Shoulder Replacement

Shoulder replacement surgery is often done when you have severe pain in the shoulder area, which limits your ability to move your arm. Shoulder replacement is surgery to replace the bones of the shoulder joint with artificial joint parts. Bristol Health offers total shoulder replacement as well as reverse total shoulder replacement.

 

Revision Surgery

Although rare, dislocation of your new joint may occur if you return to activities before you're ready. This can cause sudden pain and inability to walk. Contact Bristol Health immediately if this occurs.

 

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