Orthopedic Surgery

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Whether you require tendon or muscle repair, spine surgery or total joint replacement, board-certified orthopedic surgeons are able to perform even the most complex procedures. The orthopedic doctors and surgeons at Merit Health Biloxi work collaboratively with pain management and rehabilitation specialists to ensure you receive personalized care to address your specific needs.

We use minimally invasive techniques whenever possible, and offer a range of services, including:

• Diskectomy
• Foot and ankle procedures
• Hand and wrist surgery
• Hip and knee resurfacing
• Laminectomy
• Reconstructive surgery
• Shoulder surgery
• Spine surgery, including discectomy, laminectomy, spinal fusion and vertebroplasty
• Total replacement of the hip, knee, shoulder and elbow

Knee and Hip Replacement
The surgeons at Merit Health Biloxi offer a minimally invasive option to alleviate knee pain associated with early to mid-stage osteoarthritis. Surgeons use a robotic arm system to perform partial knee replacement - a procedure that allows them to resurface the diseased area while sparing the patient’s healthy bone and surrounding tissue. The digital tracking system constantly monitors and updates the patient’s anatomy and allows the surgeon to make real-time adjustments to optimize implant positioning and placement.

Surgeons also use a robotic-assisted surgical system to provide a minimally invasive option for total hip replacement. This advanced technique allows surgeons to prepare the hip socket for a more exact implant alignment, and reduces complications such as excessive wear on the joint, unequal leg length or dislocation.

This system may offer a number of benefits over traditional knee and hip replacement techniques, including:

• Optimal implant positioning that results in a more natural knee motion.
• Less pain, a shorter hospital stay and a quicker recovery.
• Typically covered by most Medicare-approved and private health insurers.