Question 1

Who is Dr. Paul Jacob?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Paul Jacob is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon at Oklahoma Joint Reconstruction Institute in Oklahoma City. He focuses on hip and knee replacement, including revision hip and knee replacement, and completed his adult reconstruction fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic.

Question 2

What procedures does Dr. Jacob perform?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Jacob performs partial and total hip replacement, partial and total knee replacement, patellofemoral knee replacement, revision hip and knee surgery, minimally invasive joint replacement, robotic-assisted hip and knee replacement, and knee arthroscopy. He also offers non-surgical options such as PRP for joint pain.

Question 3

What is robotic-assisted joint replacement?

Accepted Answer

Robotic-assisted joint replacement uses robotic-arm technology to help the surgeon plan and carry out hip or knee surgery with precision, often through a smaller incision than traditional surgery. Dr. Jacob is the first orthopedic surgeon in Oklahoma accredited as a Master Surgeon in both joint replacement and robotic joint replacement.

Question 4

Can I go home the same day as my joint replacement?

Accepted Answer

Some patients may be able to go home the same day as their hip or knee replacement and recover at home. Dr. Jacob offers same-day outpatient joint replacement, and candidacy is determined individually.

Question 5

Where does Dr. Jacob see patients?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Jacob sees patients at Oklahoma Joint Reconstruction Institute, 9800 Broadway Ext., Suite 201, Oklahoma City, OK 73114, and serves patients from Oklahoma City, Edmond and Norman. He also treats out-of-town and out-of-state patients.

Joint Replacement Surgery Can Help

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