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What is hip bursitis Bursitis means the inflammation of the bursae So what are bursae Bursae are fluid sacs located all around the body that act as cushions to prevent friction between bones and soft tissue The hip has two major bursae that can become inflamed or irritated The most…
What is avascular necrosis Avascular necrosis otherwise known as osteonecrosis is a condition in which bone tissue dies from a lack of blood supply When tissue dies there is nothing to replace or back it up so the bones begin to develop tiny breaks in the bone Eventually the bone…
Arthritis affects over 50 million people which is 1 in 5 people over the age of 18 If you are part of that statistic you know that the pain from arthritis can be debilitating However just because you have arthritis doesn t mean you will need a joint replacement There…
In years past people in need of a joint replacement expected to stay immobile in a hospital for a week or more after their surgery Recovery would be arduous leaving many people stationary and off work for several months Today it s a different story Here at MCJR over 60…
Indianapolis resident Dick Lutin is a patient of nbsp Dr Carter s who underwent hip replacement surgery in August 2018 Dick nbsp loves being outdoors and doing his favorite hobby fossil hunting with his two daughters When he suffered an injury to his hip he slowly lost the ability to…
Midwest Medical Services Pre Op Program Preoperative care is a vital piece of preparing for any joint replacement surgery At MCJR we do our best to understand your health history and mitigate any risks and complications that may arise We also do our best to optimize every step of your…
nbsp We are excited to announce that our surgeons are performing outpatient joint replacement surgeries at the new Bloomington Advanced Surgery Center BASC BASC is an ambulatory outpatient surgery center designed exclusively to serve orthopedic patients BASC has 2 operating rooms an x ray suite and private recovery suites…
The MCJR team partners with the not for profit medical services organization nbsp Team Hope in Motion Team HIMS provides free surgical treatment for patients in Antigua Guatemala These patients suffer from debilitating bone and joint conditions such as arthritis and do not have access to medical care nbsp One…
The year 2020 has brought about many unique challenges and hardships Now that the cold weather is upon us and most holiday events are canceled most of us will be spending a lot of time at home this winter season And if you add comfort food and holiday treats to…
We love to hear feedback about your experience at MCJR If you are interested write surgeon reviews online Healthgrades com Vitals com Facebook Want to read or write surgeon reviews right now Find your surgeon and select the website below Dr Michael Berend Healthgrades Vitals Dr Wesley Lackey Healthgrades Vitals…
Dr Joshua Carter is a board certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in anterior hip replacement and partial and total knee replacement He completed his undergraduate degree with Summa Cum Laude honors at the University of Kentucky with a perfect 4 0 GPA He earned a full ride scholarship to attend…
Born and raised in Evansville Indiana Dr Wesley Lackey attended Vanderbilt University where he earned a degree in Violin Performance and also fulfilled his pre medical requirements Then he attended Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis During his time in Indianapolis Dr Lackey met Dr Berend through their church…
Our surgeons are experts in their field and they are always researching the latest in orthopedic discovery to improve patient outcomes Recently Dr Berend presented research on the lateral partial knee replacement at the Current Concepts in Joint Replacement Winter Meeting in Orlando FL His research found that patients who…
Meet Dr Sebastian Peers We have some exciting news MCJR is partnering with a hand wrist elbow and shoulder specialist Dr Peers to see patients in our office Dr Peers is from Reconstructive Hand to Shoulder of Indiana RHSI in Carmel but will begin to see patients out of our…
Meet Kurt Kramer Kurt Kramer is a graduate of the University of Kentucky Physician Assistant Program He has nine years of orthopedic experience and has been fortunate to work with nbsp Dr Berend nbsp for the past five of those years Kurt s clinic responsibilities include seeing new patients and…
Meet Adam McCormick Adam McCormick is the Physician Assistant for nbsp Dr Carter He completed his training from the University of Kentucky Physician Assistant Program Adam grew up in Colorado Springs CO then moved to Indiana to obtain a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology at Indiana University Before pursuing…
Meet Patrice Goodwin one of our dear patients who is a month shy of her two year anniversary from getting a left total knee replacement and she s back to waterskiing Because of my limping and concern of hurting my hips I requested an appointment for knee replacement and my…
The MCJR team loves to get involved in our local community and one of the ways we do that is by finding sponsorship opportunities around town This Saturday September 29 the MCJR team helped sponsor Mallow Run Winery s annual Wine at the Line 5K run walk and 5 mile…
Dr Michael Berend is one of the founding surgeons of Midwest Center for Joint Replacement He is a board certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in partial knee total knee and total hip replacement surgery Dr Berend has always loved science and health He studied chemistry at Hanover College then went…
Latest Sponsorship Aloha Run Walk On Saturday June 2 our team helped sponsor the Arthur Baxter YMCA Aloha Run Walk on Indy s south side Twenty five of our team members and their families and dogs showed up to participate and volunteer in the 5k event Check out some photos…
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Total Knee Replacement
Total knee replacement, or total knee arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure that replaces the damaged components of your knee with artificial implants.
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During a partial knee replacement, your surgeon removes and replaces only the damaged compartments in your knee.
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During your hip replacement surgery, your surgeon replaces the damaged ends of your hip bones, both in the femur and pelvis.
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Thanks to modern anesthesia techniques and a multimodal approach to pain control, we can perform hip and knee replacements in the outpatient setting.
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If you have arthritis, the highly skilled team of orthopedic surgeons at Midwest Center for Joint Replacement can help.
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Our team treats numerous knee conditions through total and partial knee replacement surgery or nonsurgical treatments such as steroid injections.
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If hip pain is disrupting your life, our board-certified team of orthopedic surgeons at Midwest Center for Joint Replacement can help.
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If you're experiencing joint pain that isn't improving with conservative treatment, steroid injections could help.
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