Dr. Adam Driesman, MD is an orthopedist in Denver, CO specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Dr. Adam Driesman, MD is affiliated with Yale-New Haven Hospital - York Street Campus, AdventHealth (CO, FL, GA, IL, KS, KY, NC, TX, and WI), Yale New Haven Health, Hartford HealthCare, ORTHOPAEDIC SPECIALTY GROUP PC, REHABILITATION ASSOCIATES INC and Advent Health.
2535 South Downing Street Suite 100
Denver, CO 80210
305 Black Rock Turnpike
Fairfield, CT 06825
9695 S Yosemite Street Suite 255c
Lone Tree, CO 80124
Fairfield, CT 06825
Replacement Arthroplasty (Joint Replacement)
Joint replacement, sometimes also called arthroplasty, is an option when a joint becomes severely damaged by disease or injury. The damaged cartilage of the joint is surgically removed, the ends of the bones in the joint are resurfaced, and a prosthetic is installed. Most prosthetic joints are made of a metal piece that fits into a plastic sleeve so that they glide smoothly. A joint replacement increases stability in the damaged area and decreases pain. The hip and knee are the two joints most commonly replaced, but joint replacement can also be performed on the ankle, shoulder, elbow and even fingers.
Although joint replacement is one of the safest and most reliable medical procedures available, it is still a major surgical procedure. All surgical procedures carry risks, such as infection or blood clots. For this reason, doctors try to help their patients avoid surgery for as long as they can. Taking arthritis medications, losing weight, avoiding high impact sports such as running, taking supplements such as glucosamine or chondroitin, or having joint injections may allow a patient to enjoy life without the need for surgery.
After having joint replacement surgery, patients can expect some pain the first few days as they recover. Physical therapy is an important part of recovery, and it can decrease complications and increase future mobility. As soon as possible, returning to low impact sports such as swimming, walking or biking can stretch and heal the new joint. A prosthetic joint can last 15 - 20 years and cannot be further damaged by degenerative diseases such as arthritis, so once it is done patients should be pain-free for many years.
He has a state license in Connecticut.
Licensed In: Connecticut
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Dr. Driesman Driesman is a specialist in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Areas of expertise for Dr. Driesman include replacement arthroplasty (joint replacement). He is professionally affiliated with AdventHealth (CO, FL, GA, IL, KS, KY, NC, TX, and WI), Hartford HealthCare, and Yale-New Haven Hospital - York Street Campus. Doctor.com reports that Dr. Driesman is accepting new patients at his office in Denver, CO.