Patient Education
Guiding You Through Every Step
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
By Dr. Colin Penrose, Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon, Midwest Center for Joint Replacement Joint replacement surgery has helped millions of people regain mobility, reduce pain, and get back to the activities they enjoy. However, like any mechanical part, joint implants can...
By Dr. Michael Berend, Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon, National Total Joint Replacement Thought Leader Every week we hear the question “How long do knee replacements last?” At Midwest Center for Joint Replacement, our goal is to help you get back to...
By Dr. Joshua L. Carter, Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon Knee pain is something many people experience as they get older, especially those who lead active lives or have a history of arthritis or injury. But how do you know when it’s...
By Wesley G. Lackey, MD – Orthopedic Surgeon If you’re living with arthritis, you’re likely familiar with the stiffness, swelling, and pain that can come and go—or sometimes stay for good. As a hip and knee specialist at Midwest Center...
Indianapolis Monthly just released its annual Top Doctors list, and the MCJR physicians won big this year! All five of our Indianapolis-based physicians were selected to be on the 2024 Top Doctors list. We’re grateful to see that our physicians’...
With school starting back and fall sports kicking into full gear, Midwest Center for Joint Replacement and other OrthoAlliance (OA) partner practices are providing a three-part webinar series on sports medicine. In the first webinar on August 28, our sports...
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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.
Compassionate Joint Replacement Care Across Indiana
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.