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Dr. Forrest Loyd Anderson, MD is a sports medicine doctor in Thornton, CO specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Forrest Loyd Anderson, MD is affiliated with HealthOne and HCA HealthONE Mountain Ridge.
HCA HealthONE Mountain Ridge
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. Forrest Loyd Anderson, MD graduated from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons. He completed residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. He has a state license in New York.
Medical School: Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons
Residency: New York-Presbyterian Hospital
Licensed In: New York
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Forrest Loyd Anderson, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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Healicoil $79 |
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Mako $2,669 |
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ROSA $196 |
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Dr. Forrest Anderson practices orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. Areas of expertise for Dr. Anderson include ACL reconstruction, arthroscopic surgery, and knee replacement. After attending Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons for medical school, Dr. Anderson completed his residency training at New York-Presbyterian Hospital and Columbia University Medical Center. He is professionally affiliated with HealthOne.
