MCJR's Answers to Common Questions
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Having a joint replacement may seem daunting. So we want to help you feel worry-free and fully prepared as you make the decision to have a joint replacement surgery. Watch these FAQ videos to hear from our surgeons firsthand.
General Joint Replacement FAQs
How long will my joint replacement last?
Am I too young for a joint replacement?
What are the advantages of a partial knee replacement?
If I have a partial knee replacement, then will I need a total someday?
Why have a partial knee replacement instead of a total?
What is an anterior hip replacement?
What exactly do you do when you perform a hip replacement?
What have you done to lower infection in joint replacement?
Life After Joint Replacement FAQs
What’s the recovery time after a joint replacement?
How soon can I drive after a hip replacement?
What restrictions will I have after a hip replacement?
What are the normal milestones after a hip replacement?
How long will it take for my knee to heal?
How long will I be in the hospital?
Will I have to go to a rehab center?
What is the infection risk after knee replacement surgery?
Specialties
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.
Learn MorePartial Knee Replacement
During a partial knee replacement, your surgeon removes and replaces only the damaged compartments in your knee.
Learn MoreAnterior Hip Replacement
During your hip replacement surgery, your surgeon replaces the damaged ends of your hip bones, both in the femur and pelvis.
Learn MoreOutpatient Joint Replacement
Thanks to modern anesthesia techniques and a multimodal approach to pain control, we can perform hip and knee replacements in the outpatient setting.
Learn MoreArthritis
If you have arthritis, the highly skilled team of orthopedic surgeons at Midwest Center for Joint Replacement can help.
Learn MoreKnee Pain
Our team treats numerous knee conditions through total and partial knee replacement surgery or nonsurgical treatments such as steroid injections.
Learn MoreHip Pain
If hip pain is disrupting your life, our board-certified team of orthopedic surgeons at Midwest Center for Joint Replacement can help.
Learn MoreInjections
If you're experiencing joint pain that isn't improving with conservative treatment, steroid injections could help.
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