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Dr. Christopher Alvin Grimes, MD is a sports medicine doctor in High Point, NC specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from East Carolina University, The Brody School of Medicine in 2023 and has 2 years of experience. Dr. Christopher Alvin Grimes, MD is affiliated with Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist and WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES.
611 Lindsay Street, 102 and 200 Suite 100
High Point, NC 27262
Medical Center Boulevard
Winston-Salem, NC 27157
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.
Dr. Christopher Alvin Grimes, MD graduated from East Carolina University, The Brody School of Medicine in 2023. He completed residency at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. He has a state license in North Carolina.
Medical School: East Carolina University, The Brody School of Medicine (2023)
Residency: Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center (2023)
Licensed In: North Carolina
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$2,324
Legion $780 |
K-15 PORK $478 |
RI Hip Navigation $411 |
REAL INTELLIGENCE $262 |
Tandem $158 |
Other $234 |
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$858
Insignia $858 |
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Dr. Christopher Grimes is a specialist in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. He obtained his medical school training at East Carolina University, The Brody School of Medicine and performed his residency at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. In his practice, Dr. Grimes focuses on foot problems, replacement arthroplasty (joint replacement), and ankle problems. He is affiliated with Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist.
