Canadian Concierge Orthopedics

Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, often called "wear-and-tear" arthritis
Affects millions worldwide, most commonly knees, hips, hands, and spine
Progressive breakdown of articular cartilage — loss of smooth joint surface, narrowing of joint space
Bone becomes exposed; bone-on-bone contact, bone spurs (osteophytes) can develop
Symptoms: joint pain worsening with activity, morning stiffness, swelling, tenderness, decreased range of motion, joint deformity in advanced stages
Risk factors: aging, prior joint injury, repetitive stress, obesity, genetics, abnormal joint alignment
Diagnosis: medical history, physical exam, X-rays; MRI or CT in select cases
Treatment: activity modification, weight management, physiotherapy, anti-inflammatories, bracing, injections
When conservative treatments fail, joint replacement may be considered
CCO surgeons specialize in advanced techniques to get you back to the activities you love

Performed for advanced arthritis unresponsive to: physiotherapy, anti-inflammatories, bracing, injections
Most common cause: osteoarthritis ("wear and tear" arthritis)
Three knee compartments: medial (inside), lateral (outside), anterior (behind the kneecap)
Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA): removes diseased bone/cartilage, resurfaces with metal and plastic
Stops bone-on-bone contact, restores natural alignment, improves function, reduces inflammation
Modern implants can last up to 30 years
Candidate assessment based on medical history, physical exam, and imaging (X-ray, CT, MRI)
~75% of knee replacements are total; ~25% may qualify for partial replacement
Partial knee: arthritis limited to one compartment, may allow quicker recovery and more natural feel
Surgical techniques: patient-specific alignment, custom cutting guides, kinematic or medial pivot alignment
Outcomes: excellent pain relief, rapid return to full and active lifestyle

One of the most successful orthopedic procedures in modern medicine, first developed in the mid-20th century
Replaces the ball-and-socket joint, eliminating painful bone-on-bone contact
Components: ceramic femoral head on titanium stem + plastic liner in titanium shell (acetabulum)
Modern implants last 25–30 years, designed to support active lifestyles
Minimally invasive anterior approach: accesses hip from the front through a natural muscle interval — no major muscle cutting
Patients positioned on their back for optimal imaging, leg length, and alignment
Benefits: reduced postoperative pain, faster early mobility, enhanced joint stability, faster recovery
CCO surgeons have 20+ years of high-volume anterior hip replacement experience — innovators of the approach

Understand YOUR Condition and YOUR Treatment Options