Joint care

Part of nearly every movement we make, our joints are always hard at work.

As we age, it's common for joints that are putting in overtime to have more wear and tear than others. However, if the joints become too overwhelmed, it can begin to cause pain and immobility. At Frisbie Memorial Hospital, we understand living with chronic joint pain can be frustrating. From trouble exercising to difficulty walking, joint issues impact your daily life, but our experts are here to help.

Our team uses advanced procedures — including total knee, hip and shoulder replacement surgery — to help patients regain strength and range of motion. To learn more about our joint care services, call the Total Joint Nurse Coordinator at (603) 602-6921.

Meet our surgeon

Anthony Lapinsky, MD, is a board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon with Advanced Spine and Orthopedics in Rochester and Gilford, New Hampshire. Dr. Lapinsky earned his Doctor of Medicine at Health Science Center in Syracuse, New York, and completed his orthopedic surgery residency with Naval Medical Center in San Diego, California.

Comprehensive joint care

No two joints are the same, which is why the joint care team at Frisbie Memorial Hospital offers a comprehensive, personalized approach to joint replacement and orthopedic care. It begins with your one-on-one consultation with the surgeon and his staff, where you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the procedure. The team will guide you through the process to help you feel comfortable about the procedure, the process and your recovery.

Joint replacement surgeries

Our specialized team performs a variety of joint replacement surgeries, including:

• Custom-fit, total knee implant
• Minimally invasive hip replacement surgery
• Traditional hip replacement surgery
• Traditional knee replacement surgery
• Shoulder replacement surgery

Multidisciplinary joint team

Our multidisciplinary joint team is dedicated to helping guide you through your surgery, rehabilitation and overall recovery. Through our collaborative approach, we can provide the most accurate diagnosis and individualized treatment plans for patients.

Causes of joint pain

A joint is a part of the body where two or more bones meet, which allows for movement and range of motion. If any part of the joint becomes damaged, it can cause pain and immobility. There are many different conditions that cause joint pain, such as:

Your joint replacement team includes:

Anesthesiologists

Before your surgery, your anesthesiologist will meet with you to help you decide which type of anesthesia is best, given your medical history and physical exam.

Case managers

A resource throughout your surgical experience, your case manager will meet with you before surgery to start a discharge plan to meet your level of function, support and living situation.

Occupational therapists

Occupational therapists will meet with you before surgery to assess your physical abilities, to review any precautions and limitations and to make recommendations for adaptive equipment.

Orthopedic surgeons

In addition to performing the surgery, your surgeon will work with the other team members to facilitate your recovery.

Patient navigators

You will meet the patient navigator during your hospital stay. They will supply you with their direct phone line to assist you with any questions you may have.

Physical therapists

Your physical therapist will perform a complete evaluation to assess any problems that you may have, develop your plan for physical therapy and rehabilitation.

Registered nurses and other skilled staff

Our specialists in medical-surgical care will assist you throughout your surgical experience. For more information or a consultation, call our Total Joint Nurse Coordinator at (603) 602-6921.