The Arthritis and Joint Replacement section specializes in diagnosing and treating painful joints. Our doctors are Board Certified. Each have undergone further specialty training abroad such as the US, Australia, Switzerland, Korea, Japan, Singapore, in Joint Reconstruction and Joint Replacement. They are experts in the field and have given lectures and presentations both locally and internationally.
Your journey with us begins with an accurate diagnosis through a thorough evaluation and examination. Specific specialized x-rays views are taken to evaluate over all joint structure, limb alignment, cartilage joint space thickness. If needed, an MRI scan maybe ordered to assess the synovial tissues, the extent of cartilage damage, presence ofĺ labral or meniscal tears, or other tissues that maybe causing pain. Treatment maybe as simple as physical therapy, joint injections, to more advance procedures such as joint replacement.
Joint Replacement is considered one of the most successful surgical procedure alleviating pain and improving joint function. The procedure is done by removing the damage part of the joint and replacing it with an artificial joint. To know if joint replacement is for you, schedule with one of our Joint Replacement Surgeons.
Name of Doctors with links to individual bio and schedules.
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Asian Hospital and Medical Center Metro Manila
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