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Dr. Eric Xiaochen Jiang, MD is an orthopedist in Liberty Township, OH specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and hand surgery. He graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine in 2019 and has 7 years of experience. Dr. Eric Xiaochen Jiang, MD is affiliated with The Christ Hospital Health Network and Washington University in St. Louis (WUSTL).
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. Eric Xiaochen Jiang, MD graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine in 2019. He has a state license in Ohio.
Medical School: Ohio State University College of Medicine (2019)
Licensed In: Ohio
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Dr. Eric Jiang's medical specialty is hand surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. His areas of expertise include cysts, replacement arthroplasty (joint replacement), and dupuytren's contracture. He attended medical school at Ohio State University College of Medicine. Dr. Jiang's hospital/clinic affiliations include The Christ Hospital Health Network and Washington University in St. Louis (WUSTL). He welcomes new patients at his office inLiberty Township, OH as reported by The Christ Hospital Health Network.
