Patient Education

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We want you to feel as informed as possible when deciding if and when to have surgery. Our Patient Education page houses regularly updated articles from our team, designed to answer common questions and guide you through every step of your orthopedic journey.

Patient Education Posts

While the surgeons at Midwest Center for Joint Replacement have made significant strides in improving surgical techniques and recovery protocols, joint replacement is still a major surgery. Before signing on for a joint replacement surgery, most people really want to...

Shoulder pain can make even basic activities, like reaching high into a kitchen cabinet or putting on clothes, feel frustrating. If you have tried non-surgical treatments for your shoulder pain but are still suffering through daily activities, shoulder replacement may...

The surgeons at MCJR are always looking to improve techniques and remain at the forefront of innovations in joint replacement surgery. While they have performed thousands of successful total knee replacements over the years, Dr. Wesley Lackey sought to understand...

By Dr. Joshua Carter, Orthopedic Surgeon, Midwest Center for Joint Replacement If you’re considering joint replacement surgery, chances are you’ve heard a lot of opinions from friends, family, or even online sources. Some of those opinions are helpful, but many...

By Dr. Wesley Lackey, Orthopedic Surgeon, Midwest Center for Joint Replacement Joint replacement surgery has advanced significantly in recent years. What once required several days in the hospital can now often be done as an outpatient procedure, with patients walking,...

By Dr. Michael Berend, Orthopedic Surgeon, Midwest Center for Joint Replacement For decades, knee replacement surgery has helped millions of people regain their mobility, independence, and quality of life. But what many patients don’t realize is how much the procedure...

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Whether you’re dealing with arthritis, considering joint replacement for the first time, or in need of a complex revision surgery, our team is here to guide you every step of the way. We combine advanced surgical techniques with a deep commitment to reverence, innovation, compassion, and access to care, so your experience is as seamless as your recovery.

Should you need surgery, you can rest assured that you will receive world-class care, either at our specialized outpatient surgery center or at one of Indiana’s top orthopedic hospitals.

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Midwest Center for Joint Replacement delivers advanced outpatient hip, knee, and shoulder joint replacement with compassionate, patient-centered care at convenient locations in Indianapolis, Bloomington, Terre Haute, Zionsville, and Avon.

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