Patients often explore a variety of treatment options for joint pain with their primary care provider. Common non-surgical treatment options include: 

When nonsurgical treatment is not enough to alleviate joint pain, joint replacement surgery can be life-changing. When the need arises, patients choose St. Patrick Hospital based on our comprehensive care model, state-of-the-art technology and quality outcomes.

Our procedures include:

• Total knee replacement and revisions
• Total hip replacement and revisions
• Total shoulder and reverse total shoulder replacements
• Total ankle replacement

Your joint replacement team includes:

• Orthopedic surgeon
• Nursing staff
• Physical therapists and occupational therapists
• Social workers
• Pharmacists

You are encouraged to attend a free total joint replacement class or watch a video before your hip or knee surgery.

• Classes are offered weekly and topics range from nutrition and pain management to physical therapy and the surgical experience. To sign up for a class, call 406-329-5883.
• You can watch a video about what to expect from your total joint replacement surgery journey from the comfort of your own home with a quick online registration.
• You can also download materials to help you prepare for total hip or knee replacement surgery.

Patients who have total joint replacements typically recover quickly. You can expect to walk on the day of surgery. Your total joint team is dedicated to helping you return home and get back to the activities you enjoy.