Patient Education Category: Knee
The surgeons at Midwest Center for Joint Replacement perform over 1,800 procedures every year, most of which are standard hip and knee replacements. But they also see dozens of patients in need of what is called a joint replacement revision....
Arthritis can appear in over 100 forms, but when people say they have arthritis, they probably mean they have either osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis. These two forms are the most common and affect people in varying degrees. Osteoarthritis (OA) and...
When people hear “knee replacement,” they assume you’ve had to have your entire knee joint removed and replaced. But many patients today are opting for a less invasive and simpler procedure: the partial knee replacement. The surgeons at Midwest Center...
Outpatient surgery and at-home recovery may seem like an impossibility for those patients who don’t have a robust support system. While rehab facilities are an option for those who live alone, there are also ways you can prepare your home...
Smoking causes joint damage Smoking is still the number one cause of preventable death. According to OrthoInfo, more than 440,000 people in the U.S. die from tobacco-related diseases each year. Some damage done from smoking cannot be repaired, but other...
If you’re planning to have surgery at Midwest Center for Joint Replacement, you’ll need to do some home preparation beforehand. Since more than half of our patients return home the same day of their surgery, odds are that you’ll be...
Falls are a risk for elderly people – especially for people over age 65 who suffer from osteoarthritis in their joints. Accidental falls can lead to a serious fracture in your hip or knee, which may lead to loss of...
Have you had a joint replacement and it’s been nothing but painful? Is your joint replacement years old and you’re worried it’s worn out? A good portion of our surgeons’ caseloads are dedicated to joint revision surgeries, in which they...
Avoiding a joint replacement? It can be a difficult decision to move forward with a big surgery like a joint replacement. We want to make the decision as clear and straigtforward as possible, and one of those ways is to...
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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, and Zionsville.