Dr. Thomas believes that an informed patient is his own best ally when facing or recovering from orthopedic surgery. He encourages your participation by asking questions and doing as much research as possible about the procedures you are facing. In order to provide our patients with the opportunity to research and learn more about orthopedic information, we have provided links to resources that we feel offer excellent material.

For general information about the care and health of your bones, as well as comprehensive discussions of issues related to each joint, we recommend you start by visiting the website of American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, of which Dr. Thomas is a member.

In addition, we offer links to valuable information provided by the manufacturers of the hip and knee joint replacement devices we use. These sites provide thorough descriptions of the surgical procedures as well as advice on prevention and care.

• Zimmer
• Biomet
• Smith & Nephew
• Encore

Important: We provide the above links in order to allow you to learn more. The information is not a substitute for a physician's advice.

Below you will find a collection of articles about the procedures that Dr. Thomas performs. We hope that these will provide further information

• Understanding Computer Assisted Knee Replacement
  
  
• Greenville Surgeon Performs Revolutionary Computer-Assisted Knee Replacement Surgery
  
  
• Joint Replacement--Is It Time To Take That Step?
  
  
• Greenville Surgeon Jack Thomas, M.D., Introduces Natural-Shape Knee Implant
  
  
• Greenville Orthopedic Surgeon “Navigates” Knee Replacement Surgery With Newest Technology Available
  
  
• Understanding Osteoarthritis and Rapid Recovery Minimally Invasive Hip Replacement