Total Joint
Hip & Knee (Hip and Knee)
Total joint replacement is a surgical intervention predominantly employed to substitute hip and knee joints.
At Optim Orthopedics, our squad of highly skilled, fellowship-educated orthopedic surgeons utilize cutting-edge methodologies and tailor-made procedures to fully excise the worn-out joint and tissues, replacing them with a prosthesis made of metal, plastic, or ceramic. The prosthesis is engineered to mimic the motion of a healthy, normal joint. This surgery enables patients who have been enduring pain for an extended period, primarily due to arthritis, to resume their active way of life.
Our healthcare team is acutely aware that undergoing any surgery can be a daunting experience. We accompany you through every stage of the process, offering comprehensive joint education classes and equipping you with all the necessary information, resources, and affirmative support to set you up for success throughout your entire journey.
Optim Orthopedics Total Joint
Our People Make The Difference
Kevin Brooks, MD
Total Joint (Hip and Knee)
- Medical School - Medical College of Georgia (Augusta, GA)
- Board Certification - American Board of Orthopedic Surgery | American Association of Hip & Knee Surgeons
- Residency - Medical College of Georgia (Augusta, GA) Associate Professor
- Fellowship - American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
Richard "Richie" C. Sipe, PA-C
Jonathan Christy, MD
Total Joint (Hip and Knee)
- Medical School - West Virginia School of Medicine (Morgantown, WV)
- Board Certification - American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
- Residency - Department of Orthopaedic Surgery The Ohio State University (Columbus, OH)
- Fellowship - Adult Hip and Knee Reconstruction Fellowship Rush University (Chicago, IL)
Clinton Brif, PA-C
Charles Hope Jr, MD
Total Joint (Hip and Knee)
- Medical School - University of Virginia School of Medicine (Charlottesville, VA)
- Board Certification - American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
- Residency - Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center (Lebanon, NH)
- Internship - USAF Medical Center Keesler (Biloxi, MS)
Shannon Gulle, PA-C, Brandon Cliatt, PA
Jordan Paynter, MD
Total Joint (Hip and Knee)
- Medical School - Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, GA
- Board Certification - Board Eligible, American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
- Residency - Augusta University Medical Center Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA
- Fellowship - Northside Arthritis and Total Joints Specialists Northside Hospital, Cumming, GA
Robert Shelley Jr, MD
Total Joint (Hip and Knee)
- Medical School - Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, GA
- Board Certification - American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
- Residency - Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, GA
- Fellowship - Adult Reconstruction at Norton Orthopedic Institute Louisville, KY
Kent Woo, MD
Total Joint (Hip and Knee)
- Medical School - Medical College of Georgia (Augusta, GA)
- Board Certification - American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
- Residency - University of Mississippi Medical Center (Jackson, MS)
- Fellowship - Institute for Bone and Joint Disorders (Phoenix, AZ)
Nick Bacich, PA-C
Total Joint Replacement
Our patients commonly experience discomfort related to hip, knee, or shoulder arthritis.
During the initial stages of arthritis, providing pain relief can be relatively straightforward. However, as the condition progresses, the need for surgical intervention often becomes inevitable. The surgical procedures we commonly perform include hip, knee, and shoulder replacements, partial knee replacements, and revisions of previously replaced hip or knee joints. Our day-to-day involves aiding patients from the earliest stages of arthritis needing simple pain management methods to those requiring intricate revision joint replacements necessitating significant surgical intervention.
The advantage of having a Total Joint Specialist in our team is it enables us to concentrate on a narrow range of issues that sadly afflict many. This allows us to excel in managing patients with hip or knee arthritis and take total charge of the entire process from inception to completion.
On our website, you will discover all necessary details to schedule an appointment and explore potential treatment options for your condition. Additionally, you’ll find a wealth of information regarding the hip and knee conditions we manage and the various options available for hip and knee replacement surgery.Arthritis - Total Joint Replacement
Other causes include:
- Childhood disorders e.g., dislocated hip, Perthe’s disease, slipped epiphysis etc.
- Growth abnormalities of the hip (such as a shallow socket) may lead to premature arthritis
- Trauma (fracture)
- Increased stress e.g., overuse, overweight, etc.
- Avascular necrosis (loss of blood supply)
- Infection
- Connective tissue disorders
- Inactive lifestyle- e.g., Obesity, as additional weight puts extra force through your joints which can lead to arthritis over a period of time
- Inflammation e.g., Rheumatoid arthritis
Hip Conditions
- Avascular Necrosis
- Avascular Necrosis (Osteonecrosis) of the Hip
- Bursitis of the Hip (Trochanteric Bursitis)
- Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI)
- Femur Fractures
- Hip Dislocation
- Hip Fracture
- Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS)
- Inflammatory Arthritis
- Inflammatory Arthritis of the Hip
- Labral Tear of the Hip (Acetabular Labrum Tear)
- Loose Bodies in the Hip
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis of the Hip
- Osteonecrosis
- Sacroiliac Joint Pain
Knee Conditions
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear (ACL Tear)
- Arthritis of the Knee
- Avascular Necrosis (Osteonecrosis) of the Knee
- Care of Aging Knee
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Fractures of the Tibial Spine
- Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Injury
- Meniscal Tears
- Meniscus Tear
- Minimally Invasive TKA
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis of the Knee
- Patellar Fracture
- Patellar Tendinitis
- Patellar Tendon Tear
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
- Prepatellar Bursitis (Kneecap Bursitis)
- Quadriceps Tendon Tear
- Septic Arthritis (of the Knee)
- Supracondylar Femoral Fracture
- Tibial Fractures