Orthopedic Surgeon
Boise Joint Replacement Specialist
Helping You Get Back to The Idaho Life You Love
“Whether it's hiking in the foothills, skiing at Bogus Basin, cycling the Greenbelt, golfing, hunting, fishing, or simply walking without pain, my goal is to help you return to the activities that matter most. As an orthopedic surgeon, I have the privilege of helping restore function, mobility and preserve my patients quality of life. I prioritize building a relationship, trust and understanding your needs and goals to get you back to the activities and lifestyle you enjoy.”
Specializing in:
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Primary Knee, Hip & Shoulder Replacement
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Anterior total hip replacement
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Robotic Knee Replacement
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Complex & Revision Joint Replacement
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Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement
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Orthopedic Oncology & Limb Salvage
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Pathologic Fractures & Metastatic Bone Disease
Why Patients Choose Dr Vaux
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Fellowship-trained Adult Reconstruction Specialist
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High-volume Hip and Knee Replacement Surgeon
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Complex & Revision Joint Replacement Expertise
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Orthopedic Oncology Training
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Personalized Treatment Recommendations
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Shared Decision-Making Approach
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Team-Based Care Focused on Long-Term Outcomes
"I help patients make informed decisions. My job is not to tell you what to do, but to help you understand your options and choose the treatment that best fits your goals and lifestyle."
Total knee replacement is recommended when more than one knee compartment is “worn out”, due to arthritis or other causes. During surgery, damaged cartilage and worn joint surfaces are removed and replaced with metal and highly durable plastic components.
Dr. Vaux is utilizes minimally invasive techniques, including the sub-vastus muscle sparing approach and robotics when appropriate, multi-modal pain strategies and a rapid recovery protocol to get you moving quickly after surgery.
Total hip replacement is recommended for end-stage hip arthritis and other conditions such as avascular necrosis, fracture, hip dysplasia, or even tumors. The damaged ball-and-socket joint is replaced with metal, ceramic, and plastic components designed to restore motion, improve function, and relieve pain.
Both direct anterior and posterolateral approaches provide excellent long-term outcomes. When possible, Dr Vaux utilizes the anterior approach which has been shown to have the benefit of faster early recovery and no need for hip precautions.
Dr. Vaux specializes in complex primary and revision joint replacements, including those due to:
* Post traumatic arthritis
* Avascular necrosis
* Fractures around an implant
* Loosening of the prosthetic implants
* Infection
* Pain from the implant
* Dislocation
* Instability
* Wound Complications
Dr. Vaux is trained as an orthopedic oncologist, specializing in the treatment of metastatic bone disease and pathologic fractures. He treats both benign and cancerous tumors, including:
* Metastatic bone disease
* Pathologic fractures
* Complex reconstruction and limb salvage surgery
* Primary benign and malignant bone tumors
* Soft tissue tumors
You may know someone who had hip or knee replacement surgery and went home the same day, also known as an outpatient joint replacement. Historically, hip and knee replacement surgery has necessitated a hospital stay lasting several nights. With advances in procedural techniques, anesthesia medications, pain management and rehabilitation, many patients can now have a joint replacement surgery without spending a night in the hospital. At present, approximately 80% of our patients go home from surgery the same day.
Our surgeons, therapists, and medical team will evaluate you, your medical co-morbidities, mobility, and social factors as to whether you would be a good candidate for same day discharge.
