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Restore Joints & Spine

  • Restore Joints & Spine provides highly skilled orthopaedic care in Mission, Texas, to patients ages 12 and up. Vaibhav Kanawade, MD, is an innovative orthopaedic surgeon, internationally recognized for his groundbreaking research in 3D joint replacement procedures.
  • Restore Joints & Spine treats a wide range of painful conditions, including the causes of back pain, knee pain, hip pain, and joint pain. The orthopaedic surgery practice focuses on joint preservation, providing treatments that help patients retain as much of their natural joint as possible.
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…WOW shout outs to Dr. Finn for his love, compassion and astounding surgery knowledge.

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Their office is clean, and their staff (esp. Bryanna & Susana) are very professional. They are kind and very helpful. Waiting time is not a a problem . As far as Dr . Kanawade is concerned, he’s a very competent, compassionate doctor. He really spends adequate time with all his patients to assess and discuss any findings/diagnosis /treatment in detail. He even finds time to call & inform you about “abnormal “ findings from any procedures done. He’s also very efficient in completing/signing forms for insurance/work purposes . I would definitely recommend . Thanks!

DIVINA T.

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The clinic is organized and clean. I received calls & text to confirm my appt. Dr.Kanawade to my surprise remembered me and my case even after almost a year. He took the time to assess me, discuss my condition and possible treatments. Most providers let patients wait for hours & only spend a few minutes with each patient but not Dr. Kanawade. He really cares . He is a great and compassionate doctor. I highly recommend him.

MARIA G.

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The doctor did a great job fixing my broken arm. He walked me through each step of what would be done and he did in common ways for me to understand instead of only medical terminology that would be hard to understand.

MARCENE F.

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Thank you very much for squeezing me in today for evaluation and treatment. Office staff was friendly and efficient and Dr. Kanawade was thorough, knowledgeable and patient. Would definitely recommend this doctor and office based on my 1st experience with them.

TONI O.

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Very thorough. Very prompt very detail on problem.

CAROL S.

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Dr Kanawade did a great job explaining the surgery I needed, in a way that I could understand what needed to be done. He patiently told me what to expect after surgery. He was not rushed when I had the stitches removed and he showed me exercises I could do at home before therapy starts. Very, very pleased with him.

MARCENE F.

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Great service and great people... Always available to help me...

ROSALBA L.

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Dr Kanawade, was outstanding, he took the time and explained everything to my husband and I… His office staff was excellent and did everything they could to make us feel comfortable!! The office and rooms were spotless, very clean and pleasant!!!

CHRISTA H.

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Excellent service! Squeezed in my appointment on short notice. Very informative as well. Really recommend, Dr. Kanawade would my best doctor to recommend!

ZULLY T.

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Excellent doctor .

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Beatrice O.

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CARMEN G.

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From the staff to the doctor all were friendly and professional. Dr. explained everything and answered all my questions and concerns

MARIA G.

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SYLVIA G.

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ANGELA S.

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Dr. Kanawade and staff were very friendly. Dr. Is very knowledgeable and very patiently explained all my questions thoroughly. Felt very comfortable.

JUANITA S.

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Short waiting period to see doctor. Clear explanation of X-ray results and surgery information.

MARIA G.

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Well treated kind of busy ♥️

ENRIQUETA P.

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Dr. Explained everything very well. Helped me with my recovery

JOSE R.

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Excellent service from the front office to Dr. Kanawade. Very patient and very kind. : )

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ANGELA S.

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Dr was caring and informative excellent patient manners took time to explain

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The doctor sits down and actually listens to what is going on bothers to do an assessment. Thank you doc never change who you are. Jesse Pena

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Spine Surgery

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Spine Surgery

Spine Surgery services offered in Mission, TX

Many people visit their doctor for help with back pain. In most cases, conservative care eases the discomfort. However, when medical interventions fail to relieve back pain, you may need spine surgery. At Restore Joints & Spine in Mission, Texas, orthopedic surgeon Vaibhav “Van” Kanawade, MD, performs spine surgery using the most innovative tools and techniques. To learn more about spine surgery, call or schedule a consultation online today.

Spine Surgery Q & A

What is spine surgery?

Spine surgery is a treatment for chronic back pain and spinal abnormalities. It involves removing, replacing, fixing, or fusing various parts of your spine to reduce pain and improve stability.

Almost everyone develops back pain at some point during their life, and most causes of back improve with conservative medical intervention.

Restore Joints & Spine only considers spine surgery when medical interventions fail to ease the pain.

Do I need spine surgery?

The orthopaedic surgeon at Restore Joints & Spine determines if spine surgery can resolve your back pain or condition after a comprehensive evaluation. Even if spine surgery is a possibility for you, they may try medical interventions before proceeding with surgery.

Restore Joints & Spine may consider you a candidate for spine surgery if you have chronic back pain from:

  • Herniated disc
  • Bone spurs
  • Spinal stenosis – narrowing of the spinal canal
  • Degenerative disc disease
  • Broken vertebrae

Your orthopaedic surgeon may also consider spine surgery if you have other serious symptoms in addition to your pain, such as difficulty walking or a loss of bowel or bladder control.

They only perform spine surgery if they can identify the exact cause of your pain. 

What are the types of spine surgery?

There are many types of spine surgery. The type you need depends on your diagnosis. Common surgical spine procedures include:

Vertebroplasty or kyphoplasty

For compression fractures of the vertebrae from osteoporosis, spine surgeons perform minimally invasive vertebroplasty or kyphoplasty. During this procedure, the surgeon inflates a balloon in the compressed fracture and injects special bone cement to harden and strengthen the bone.

 

Laminectomy

For patients with spinal stenosis, your surgeon may perform a laminectomy. During this procedure, they remove a portion of the vertebrae and any bone spurs to increase space in the spinal canal.

 

Discectomy

If you have a herniated disc, a discectomy removes it. 

 

Spinal fusion

A spinal fusion involves surgically fusing two or more vertebral bones to stop painful movements.

 

Disc replacement

After a discectomy, your surgeon may perform a disc replacement, replacing your damaged disc with an artificial disc, restoring spine structure and mobility.

Restore Joints & Spine uses minimally invasive tools and techniques for spine surgery, reducing your post-surgical pain and recovery time. 

To find out more about spine surgery at Restore Joints & Spine, call or schedule an appointment online today.

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Beth Horseman

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Shoulder Pain

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Shoulder Pain

Shoulder Pain services offered in Mission, TX

Your shoulders are the most flexible joints in your body, giving you the ability to wave your hands over your head and throw a football down a field. That type of flexibility makes the shoulder vulnerable to injuries and conditions that cause pain. Vaibhav “Van” Kanawade, MD, at Restore Joints & Spine in Mission, Texas, specializes in diagnosing and treating shoulder pain. For expert care of shoulder pain, call or schedule a consultation online today.

Shoulder Pain Q & A

What causes shoulder pain?

There are many conditions that cause shoulder pain. You can develop discomfort in this complex and flexible joint from an acute injury, overuse, or age-related degeneration of the joint.

Common causes of shoulder pain include:

 

Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is a degenerative condition that causes joint pain, inflammation, and stiffness because of the wearing away of the cartilage that separates the bones in the shoulder joint. Osteoarthritis is a common cause of shoulder pain. 

 

Bursitis 

Bursitis is inflammation of the bursae sacs, which are fluid-filled sacs that provide cushioning between the bones and tissue of a joint. Bursitis is an overuse injury.

 

Tendonitis

Tendonitis is inflammation of the tendons in the shoulder joint that attach the muscles to the bones. You can have acute tendonitis from an overuse injury or chronic tendonitis from age-related wear and tear. 

 

Tendon tears

Tendon tears may occur from an acute injury or age-related degeneration of the tissue. You can have a partial or complete tendon tear. 

 

Shoulder instability

Shoulder instability is when the ball joint in the shoulder dislocates from the socket joint. That forceful movement stretches the ligaments that hold the bones in place, increasing your risk of recurring dislocations.

What happens during a shoulder pain evaluation?

Restore Joints & Spine conducts a comprehensive evaluation when you come in with concerns about shoulder pain. Your orthopaedic surgeon asks detailed questions about your shoulder pain, including the location and severity of your discomfort, and movements that make it worse. They review your medical history and daily routine and examine your shoulder joint, assessing movement and flexibility. 

 

Restore Joints & Spine may recommend imaging studies of your shoulder joint to confirm a diagnosis and determine the severity of joint damage. 

What types of treatments improve shoulder pain?

Treatment for your shoulder pain depends on the underlying cause. Your skilled orthopaedic surgeon at Restore Joints & Spine may initially recommend medical interventions to ease your discomfort. 

 

The types of treatments that may improve shoulder pain include:

  • Activity modification
  • Icing and heat
  • Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
  • Physical therapy
  • Joint injections

 

If medical treatments fail to ease shoulder pain, Restore Joints & Spine may recommend surgery to evaluate the shoulder and repair the damage. The goal of any shoulder procedure is to preserve as much of your natural joint as possible. 

 

If you have severe shoulder damage from arthritis or an injury, your orthopaedic surgeon may recommend a shoulder replacement. 

 

To get relief from shoulder pain, call Restore Joints & Spine or schedule an appointment online today.

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Beth Horseman

APRN
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Hip Pain

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Hip Pain

Hip Pain services offered in Mission, TX

Your hip is a large weight-bearing joint that keeps you stable while in motion. Hip pain is common and may develop from a wide range of causes. Though some causes of hip pain resolve on their own, if you have ongoing discomfort or pain that keeps you from doing the things you enjoy, Vaibhav “Van” Kanawade, MD, at Restore Joints & Spine in Mission, Texas, can help. The orthopedic surgeon offers medical and surgical options to treat hip pain. For help with hip pain, call the office or schedule an appointment online today.

Hip Pain Q & A

What is hip pain?

Hip pain is a symptom of an underlying condition involving the structure or function of this large weight-bearing joint. The location of your pain might help determine the underlying cause.

 

Pain within the hip or near your groin usually occurs when there’s a problem with the hip joint. Pain on the outer part of your hip usually means you have a problem that involves the muscles, ligaments, tendons, or other soft tissues that surround the hip.

 

Anyone can develop hip pain at any age. However, hip pain is more common in older adults and athletes. 

What are the common causes of hip pain?

You may develop hip pain from an injury or underlying medical condition that affects the structure or function of your hip. Common causes of hip pain include:

  • Arthritis
  • Bursitis
  • Fractures
  • Labral tear
  • Tendonitis
  • Sprains and strains
  • Dislocation

You can also have hip pain from problems that involve your back. Sciatica, for example, causes pain that radiates from your lower back to your hip and buttocks, and then down the back of one of your legs.

When should I seek help for hip pain?

You should seek help for hip pain if it interferes with your daily life. 

 

Though you can treat mild hip injuries with at-home care, if your pain fails to improve within a few days, it’s time to schedule an appointment at Restore Joints & Spine. Chronic hip pain and severe hip pain following an injury also need medical attention.

 

The orthopaedic surgeon at Restore Joints & Spine conducts a thorough examination to find the underlying cause of your discomfort to create an effective treatment plan. 

What types of treatments help resolve hip pain?

Restore Joints & Spine specializes in joint preservation. The goal of your hip pain treatment plan is to reduce or eliminate your discomfort while preserving as much of your natural hip joint as possible.

 

The initial treatment at Restore Joints & Spine for hip pain focuses on medical interventions such as anti-inflammatory medications, physical therapy, and joint injections. 

 

If necessary, the orthopaedic surgeon may perform a minimally invasive procedure to treat the cause of your hip pain. Or, for patients with severe arthritis, they perform hip replacement surgery.

 

Whether you need medical or surgical care for your hip, you can expect to get the treatment that gives you the best possible outcomes at Restore Joints & Spine. Call the office or schedule an appointment online today.

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Beth Horseman

APRN
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Hip Replacement

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Hip Replacement

Hip Replacement services offered in Mission, TX

When you have hip damage from arthritis or an injury that causes ongoing pain, affecting your ability to go about your daily routine, you might benefit from hip replacement surgery. At Restore Joints & Spine in Mission, Texas, Vaibhav “Van” Kanawade, MD, specializes in hip pain treatments, including hip replacement surgery. The orthopedic surgeon uses the most advanced tools and techniques to get the best possible outcomes. To find out more about hip replacement, call or schedule a consultation online today.

Hip Replacement Q & A

What is a hip replacement?

Hip replacement is a surgical procedure that removes the damaged parts of your hip, replacing them with prosthetic devices. The goal of hip replacement is to eliminate chronic, debilitating hip pain. 

 

Restore Joints & Spine specializes in hip replacement procedures, using the most advanced tools and techniques for the best outcomes. If you have ongoing hip pain that’s affecting your quality of life, schedule a consultation with its orthopaedic surgeon.

When do I need a hip replacement?

The orthopaedic surgeon at Restore Joints & Spine can help you decide when it’s time for hip replacement surgery. If you have damage to your hip joint from arthritis or some other injury like a hip fracture that causes ongoing pain and inflammation, then you might need a hip replacement.

 

Hip conditions Restore Joints & Spine might treat with hip replacement surgery include:

  • Osteoarthritis – wear-and-tear arthritis
  • Rheumatoid arthritis – autoimmune arthritis
  • Hip fracture or another injury
  • Osteonecrosis – bone death from lack of blood flow

Restore Joints & Spine may try medical interventions before recommending hip replacement. If these interventions fail to improve your hip pain or your discomfort gets worse, then your orthopaedic surgeon proceeds with surgery.

What are the types of hip replacement surgery?

There are two types of hip replacement surgeries: total hip replacement and partial hip replacement. Your orthopaedic surgeon at Restore Joints & Spine determines which procedure is right for you based on the location of your joint damage.

 

Total hip replacement

During a total hip replacement, your surgeon removes both the ball (head of the femur) and socket (inside the pelvis) parts of your hip joint and replaces them with prosthetic pieces. 

 

Partial hip replacement 

For a partial hip replacement, your surgeon removes and replaces only the ball joint.

What can I expect when recovering from a hip replacement?

Recovery following hip replacement varies. However, It’s important to follow your orthopaedic surgeon’s recovery guidelines for safe and fast healing.

 

During your recovery, your orthopaedic surgeon makes specific activity recommendations and refers you to physical therapy to reduce pain, promote healing, and get you back to your usual activities.

 

Most patients can get back to normal activities within three to six weeks after hip replacement surgery.

 

To find out more about hip replacement, call Restore Joints & Spine or schedule an appointment online today.

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Beth Horseman

APRN
Emergency & Urgent Care

Back Pain

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Back Pain

Back Pain services offered in Mission, TX

Many people experience back pain at some point during their life. In most cases, back pain resolves within a few weeks with at-home care. However, when back pain is severe or fails to improve with time, you may benefit from a consultation with Vaibhav “Van” Kanawade, MD, at Restore Joints & Spine in Mission, Texas. The experienced orthopedic surgeon takes a comprehensive approach to back pain, offering a wide range of medical and surgical treatment options. For help with back pain, call the office or book an appointment online today.

Back Pain Q & A

What is back pain?

Back pain includes any kind of discomfort you feel in your back. The type and severity of the pain may depend on the cause. You may have constant dull, achy pain or sudden, severe, shooting pain. 

 

Though back pain may affect any part of the back, in most cases, people feel discomfort in their lower back or lumbar spine.

 

Back pain is usually acute, resolving within a few days or a few weeks. However, if you have back pain that lasts three or more months, you have chronic back pain.

What causes back pain?

Back pain most often occurs because of a problem with the structure and function of one or more of the parts that make up your back. That includes acute and chronic pain conditions.

 

Common causes of back pain include:

  • Strain or sprain
  • Herniated disc
  • Fractures
  • Radiculopathy – nerve compression
  • Sciatica
  • Degenerative disc disease
  • Arthritis
  • Spinal stenosis
  • Scoliosis
  • Osteoporosis

 

Though less common, other conditions may cause back pain, such as kidney stones or fibromyalgia. Knowing the cause of your back pain helps direct treatment.

What can I expect during a back pain consultation?

You can expect a comprehensive evaluation at Restore Joints & Spine when you come in for help with back pain. 

 

Your orthopaedic surgeon asks detailed questions about your pain, including the location and type of discomfort you feel, when it started, the underlying cause (if known), and activities that make your pain worse or better. 

 

They perform a physical exam, paying close attention to the structure and movement of your spine to better understand the cause of your pain. They may also request imaging studies such as an X-ray, CT scan, or MRI.

What types of treatments can improve back pain?

Your orthopaedic surgeon at Restore Joints & Spine customizes your back pain treatment plan based on the cause of your discomfort, the severity of your symptoms, and your overall health.

 

Though a skilled surgeon, your provider first recommends medical interventions such as:

  • Activity modification
  • Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
  • Physical therapy
  • Bracing
  • Spinal injections

If medical interventions fail to ease back pain, your orthopaedic surgeon may recommend spine surgery to fix the underlying cause of your pain. For example, options may include disc replacement or fusion to treat a herniated disc. 

 

To get help for back pain, call Restore Joints & Spine or schedule an appointment online today.

Our Providers

Beth Horseman

APRN
Emergency & Urgent Care

Knee Pain

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Knee Pain

Knee Pain services offered in Mission, TX

Your knees help you stand, walk, run, and climb. Many people experience knee pain at some point during their life. In most cases, knee pain resolves with at-home care. However, if you have knee pain from an injury or the pain is constant, Vaibhav “Van” Kanawade, MD, at Restore Joints & Spine in Mission, Texas, can find the cause and provide an effective treatment to ease your knee pain and restore joint function. For expert knee pain care, call or schedule an appointment with this orthopedic surgeon online today.

Knee Pain Q & A

What is knee pain?

Knee pain includes any type of discomfort you feel in or around your knee joint. Your knee is a complex, weight-bearing joint with bones, ligaments, cartilage, and muscle. Any injury or damage to one or more components of the knee causes knee pain.

 

The pain may start suddenly or develop after an injury. You can also have mild knee pain that worsens over time.

 

You can manage minor injuries and mild knee pain with at-home care. However, if you have severe or ongoing pain, Restore Joints & Spine can help.

What causes knee pain?

Injuries, overuse, and aging are the most common causes of knee pain. Your knees endure a great deal of stress on a daily basis, making them vulnerable to wear-and-tear injuries and conditions. Athletes are especially prone to knee injuries.

 

Common causes of knee pain include:

  • Arthritis
  • Bursitis
  • Dislocations
  • Fractures
  • Ligament tear
  • Meniscus tear
  • Muscle strain
  • Tendonitis

If you have a history of a knee injury, you’re at a greater risk of developing knee pain from arthritis later in life.

What happens during a knee pain evaluation?

Your orthopaedic surgeon at Restore Joints & Spine performs a comprehensive evaluation when you come in for help with knee pain. They ask detailed questions about your pain, including the location and type of pain you feel, as well as activities that make it worse.

 

If you have knee pain from an injury, your orthopaedic surgeon also reviews the details of your injury. They examine your knee and may request imaging studies such as X-rays, CT scans, or MRIs to diagnose the cause of your knee pain and assess the severity of the damage.

What treatments improve knee pain?

Restore Joints & Spine takes a patient-centered approach to care. Treatment for knee pain depends on the cause and severity of symptoms.

 

However, in most cases, Restore Joints & Spine starts with medical interventions such as:

  • Activity modification
  • Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
  • Physical therapy
  • Bracing and splinting
  • Joint injections

If medical interventions fail to improve your knee pain, your orthopaedic surgeon at Restore Joints & Spine may recommend surgery. Surgery might include ligament or cartilage repair or transplant. 

 

For patients with severe arthritis and joint damage, Restore Joints & Spine offers knee replacement surgery.

 

Don’t let your knee pain keep you from doing the things you enjoy. Call Restore Joints & Spine or schedule a consultation online today.

Our Providers

Beth Horseman

APRN
Emergency & Urgent Care

Knee Replacement

Services

Knee Replacement

Knee Replacement services offered in Mission, TX

Knee replacement is one of the most successful orthopedic surgical procedures, helping many people get long-term relief from knee pain. At Restore Joints & Spine in Mission, Texas, experienced orthopedic surgeon Vaibhav “Van” Kanawade, MD, performs knee replacement surgery using the most advanced tools and techniques to get the best possible outcomes. To see if knee replacement can help you, call or schedule an appointment online today.

Knee Replacement Q & A

What is knee replacement?

Knee replacement, or knee arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure that treats chronic knee pain from arthritis. During this procedure, your orthopaedic surgeon removes the damaged portions of your knee and replaces them with prosthetic devices.

 

Knee replacement surgery has improved the quality of life for millions of people. With advances in surgical tools and techniques, patients can expect even better results.

 

Restore Joints & Spine specializes in joint replacement procedures. Its orthopaedic surgeon uses the most innovative tools and techniques when performing knee replacement. These tools and techniques improve the placement and positioning of the prosthetic pieces, improving patient outcomes.

Do I need a knee replacement?

The orthopaedic surgeon at Restore Joints & Spine determines if you need a knee replacement after a comprehensive consultation that includes imaging studies of your knee. 

 

Restore Joints & Spine recommends knee replacement for the treatment of knee osteoarthritis or any other type of arthritis that damages the knee joint. However, your orthopaedic surgeon only performs surgery when medical interventions no longer provide significant relief from your pain.

What are the types of knee replacement procedures?

There are two types of knee replacement: total knee replacement and partial knee replacement.

 

Total knee replacement 

A total knee replacement involves removing the damaged cartilage and a small amount of underlying bone from the ends of your femur and tibia bones. Your surgeon then places the prosthetic parts on top of the bones, recreating your knee joint. 

 

Partial knee replacement

A partial knee replacement is similar to a total knee replacement. However, your surgeon only removes and replaces one damaged knee compartment. The knee has three compartments: medial (inside), lateral (outside), and patellofemoral (front). 

 

If your arthritis damage only affects one compartment, then the orthopaedic surgeon may perform a partial knee replacement. The surgery helps preserve your joint.

 

However, most people need a total knee replacement.

What happens during recovery from a knee replacement?

What happens during recovery from a knee replacement depends on how well you follow your post-surgical recovery plan. 

 

Restore Joints & Spine provides specific instructions and guidelines following your surgery to keep pain under control and help you get back to your active lifestyle as quickly and safely as possible. You also must participate in physical therapy. 

 

Most patients resume many of their normal activities about three to six weeks after knee replacement.

 

To schedule your knee replacement consultation at Restore Joints & Spine, call or book online today.

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Beth Horseman

APRN
Emergency & Urgent Care

Joint Pain

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Joint Pain services offered in Mission, TX

Your likelihood of experiencing joint pain goes up with age, and it can be a debilitating issue that’s tricky to treat on your own. At Restore Joints & Spine in Mission, Texas, Vaibhav “Van” Kanawade, MD, and the team treat joint pain nonsurgically using injections. To start your joint pain treatment plan with an in-depth evaluation, call Restore Joints & Spine or request an appointment online today.

Joint Pain Q & A

What is joint pain?

Joint pain is a common issue that can be either acute (short term) or chronic (long term) and degenerative. Sometimes, it gets better after some home intervention and rest. In other cases, joint pain requires more intensive treatment with a pain specialist. 

 

A joint is a location where two or more bones meet in your body. Joint pain often originates in mobile joints like your:

  • Shoulders
  • Hips
  • Knees
  • Elbows

At Restore Joints & Spine, your surgeon assesses your painful joints before recommending an individualized therapeutic treatment regimen. Typically, joint pain is manageable without surgery. 

 

Many of the nonsurgical and minimally invasive treatment options for joint pain at Restore Joints & Spine can provide relief and improve or preserve your mobility and range of motion. 

What causes joint pain?

Joint pain often comes from degenerative conditions that specifically affect the joints, like any of the over 100 types of arthritis. 

 

Joint pain can also come from acute injuries that happen suddenly and affect individual joints. Some joint pain comes from the overuse of a specific joint. Even acute joint pain can become chronic if it doesn’t heal properly or for unexplained reasons. 

 

Some of the most common conditions and injuries causing joint pain are:

  • Osteoarthritis
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Gout
  • Psoriatic arthritis
  • Bursitis
  • Tendinitis
  • Bone fractures
  • Sprains and strains

Degenerative conditions like arthritis can affect many joints at the same time, while overuse injuries and acute injuries tend to affect just one joint.

What are my treatment options for joint pain?

Restore Joints & Spine treats joint pain using minimally invasive techniques with low risks and short recovery times. Your surgeon evaluates your painful joints and builds an individualized treatment plan for you, which may involve physical therapy, weight loss, activity modification, and home care. In-office treatments for joint pain include:

 

Steroid injections

Steroid injections for the shoulders, hips, or knees relieve joint pain by lowering inflammation in and around the targeted joint for a period of several months. They also include local anesthesia to provide some immediate relief upon the injection.  

 

Viscosupplementation

Viscosupplementation is a joint injection procedure that includes hyaluronic acid, a lubricating substance. It’s especially effective for knee pain from arthritis. 

 

Joint pain that doesn’t go away quickly with time and limited activity may call for professional intervention. To book a joint pain treatment consultation, call Restore Joints & Spine or request an appointment online today.

Our Providers

Beth Horseman

APRN
Emergency & Urgent Care

Elbow Surgery

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Elbow treatment

Elbow Surgery services offered in Mission, TX

At Restore Joints & Spine, our Elbow Surgery services are designed to provide top-notch care for patients suffering from elbow-related conditions. Our team specializes in diagnosing and treating a wide range of elbow issues, including sports injuries, fractures, and chronic conditions like arthritis. Utilizing state-of-the-art technology and minimally invasive techniques, we aim to deliver successful surgical outcomes while prioritizing patient comfort and a speedy recovery. Take charge of your elbow health today, schedule an appointment with our expert team at Restore Joints & Spine, and experience the relief you deserve.

Elbow Surgery Q & A

Dr. Vaibhav ‘Van’ Kanawade, Orthopedic Surgeon, Performs Life-Enhancing Surgery at Mission Regional Medical Center

MISSION, Texas, August 5, 2022 – A Mission woman recently underwent a life-enhancing elbow replacement surgery at Mission Regional Medical Center – and now she is able to move her hand with minimal pain.

 

San Juanita Rangel, a life-long resident of Mission, had a total elbow replacement, the first procedure of its type that Dr. Vaibhav ‘Van’ Kanawade, Orthopedic Surgeon, has performed in the Valley. 

 

Dr. Kanawade says the total elbow replacement procedure saves the patient from pain, stiffness, and long-term rehab that is often experienced following a more traditional “plate-and-screws” type of elbow surgery for complex fractures.

 

 

“In many cases, total elbow replacement gets the patient back to activities faster, with less pain and less rehab,”  Dr. Kanawade said. “This is much better than waiting for several weeks of therapy with the plate-and-screws method for complex fractures.”

 

In the case of Ms. Rangel, her elbow was shattered by a fall next to her mailbox, as she tried to move a mat out of the way with her foot.

 

“I had a lot of pain after that fall,” Ms. Rangel recalls.  “In fact, I had pain all night long. My arm was swollen and felt hot.”

 

Following her surgery with Dr. Kanawade, Ms. Rangel had minimal pain for a week, which was controlled with medication.

 

“My elbow is getting better every day,” she said. “It’s really looking good, because it’s healing.”

 

Ms. Rangel recommends surgery with Dr. Kanawade for others who have problems with their elbows and other joints.

 

“I like how he treated me in the hospital,” Ms. Rangel added.  “I didn’t have to wait too long … he would come by my room in the morning to check my elbow.”

 

As she continues to improve a month after her surgery, Ms. Rangel said she looks forward to getting back to activities that she enjoys — such as tossing a ball with her granddaughter, playing bingo, and picking fruit from her lemon tree.

 

Her recovery is being aided by outpatient therapy from the Patient Rehabilitation Center at Mission Regional Medical Center.

 

“The therapists are really good and I like the exercises they give me,” Ms. Rangel said.

 

 

Ms. Rangel’s family support system in Mission has also been very valuable during her recovery period – including her sister, Gloria Ibarra, who serves as a volunteer at Mission Regional – – and her niece, Imelda Garza, who works as a case manager at the hometown hospital.

 

Both Ms. Rangel and her sister say it’s much more convenient to have surgery and other procedures at Mission Regional, where they are close to home, their family and friends, and don’t have to drive in heavy traffic.

 

“I was born and raised in Mission, and graduated from Mission High School,” Ms. Rangel said.

 

She is also familiar with the hospital, having previously worked there for 11 years, helping in the kitchen. 

 

In addition to patients who suffer falls, other patients who may benefit from total elbow replacement surgery include those who have pain and stiffness which is caused by rheumatoid arthritis.  The patient’s elbow may become straight and difficult to bend — to the point that the person is not able to maneuver a fork to eat.

 

In addition, these patients may have trouble with activities such as grocery shopping — and with simple tasks such as getting their mail out of the mailbox. 

 

Patients with these symptoms can make an appointment with Dr. Kanawade – often during the same week — for an evaluation of their condition.  Dr. Kanawade’s new office, “Restore Joints and Spine”, is located in the Mission Doctors Plaza West building, adjacent to Mission Regional Medical Center (at 910 S. Bryan Road, Suite 205).

 

In addition to total elbow replacement, Dr. Kanawade is also experienced in performing partial elbow replacement as well as elbow arthroscopy — a minimally-invasive procedure using a small camera which allows physicians to look inside the elbow joint.

 

In addition, Dr. Kanawade can perform “Tommy John” surgery, which is used to repair a torn “ulnar collateral ligament” inside the elbow. This surgery was first performed on Tommy John, a baseball pitcher with the Los Angeles Dodgers, and allowed him to return to the sport and continue his career.

 

 

Other types of athletes may also experience injuries to the elbow, such as “tennis elbow” and “golfer’s elbow”.  

 

“The elbow is a very important joint for many activities,” Dr. Kanawade noted.  

 

Dr. Kanawade is a Fellow of the International College of Surgeons and a member of the Royal College of Surgeons.  He completed a Clinical Fellowship in Orthopedic Surgery of the Spine at Ohio State University and a Clinical Research Fellowship in Robotic and Computer Navigation Adult Joint Reconstruction at the University of Southern California.

 

For more information on life-enhancing orthopedic care, or to make an appointment with Dr. Kanawade, please call (956) 598-7070.

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About Restore Joints & Spine

Orthopedic Surgeon in Mission, TX

Restore Joints & Spine provides highly skilled orthopaedic care in Mission, Texas, to patients ages 12 and up. Vaibhav Kanawade, MD, is an innovative orthopaedic surgeon, internationally recognized for his groundbreaking research in 3D joint replacement procedures.

Restore Joints & Spine treats a wide range of painful conditions, including the causes of back pain, knee pain, hip pain, and joint pain. The orthopaedic surgery practice focuses on joint preservation, providing treatments that help patients retain as much of their natural joint as possible.

Taking a multi-modal approach to care, the Restore Joints & Spine uses a wide range of medical and interventional treatments to reduce pain and restore joint and spine health, such as steroid injections and arthroscopic cartilage repair and transplantation.

In addition to these interventions, the orthopaedic surgeon at Restore Joints & Spine performs advanced surgical procedures to treat arthritis and severe joint pain, like hip replacement and knee replacement, and spine surgery. 

The surgeon uses advanced 3D surgical tools and technology to ensure the proper placement of the implant, improving surgical outcomes and a patient’s quality of life.

To schedule an appointment with an experienced and skilled orthopaedic surgeon at Restore Joints & Spine, call or book online today.

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