Though the physicians at MCJR specialize primarily in joint replacement surgery, we always recommend you try these non-surgical remedies first to relieve your joint pain before considering a joint replacement. Many joint pain issues can be remedied or completely fixed by taking care of your joints with these tips: 1….
If you’ve been having pain in your knees but aren’t sure if it’s connected to arthritis, check for these warning signs: If you are beginning to experience these symptoms, but aren’t ready for surgical intervention, you can try to combat these symptoms with anti-inflammatories, heat on stiff joints, ice packs…
What is a meniscus tear? Your knee joint is made up of three bones: the femur, shinbone, and patella (kneecap). The cartilage that protects your joints and prevents the femur and shinbone from rubbing against one another is called the meniscus. The meniscus can tear with overuse or sudden movement…
The holiday season is quickly upon us! Sweet treats, comfort foods, and holiday drinks are calling your name at every turn, and warm gatherings with family and friends cause for much celebration. However, the combination of cold weather and rich foods can make arthritis symptoms flare up. Here are some…
We are thrilled to announce that Castle Connolly has recognized many of our Midwest Center for Joint Replacement doctors as Top Doctors in 2023! Each of these doctors has been nominated by physician peers on the basis of merit. Castle Connolly selects these top doctors through a process of nomination…
What kind of weather is the worst for arthritis? According to a 2014 study of people with arthritis, 67% of participants reported weather sensitivity, especially to cold and wet days. So what’s so special about the cold and rainy days that make your joints ache? Researchers believe that the main…
October 17, 2023 Meet Dr. Rick Weidenbener, the newest member of the MCJR team! Dr. Weidenbener is a non-surgical sports medicine specialist who sees patients exclusively in our Bloomington office beginning in mid-October 2023. Dr. Rick Weidenbener is a board-certified orthopedic sports medicine specialist based in Bloomington, IN. He has…
We are excited to announce that Dr. Colin T. Penrose will be added to the Midwest Center for Joint Replacement surgeon team in the summer of 2022! Dr. Penrose was born in Minnesota and grew up in Arizona. He attended Stanford University where he completed dual degrees in biology and…
Each year, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services compare over 4,000 hospitals and rate them on a competitive five-star scale. This week, they published the Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings and rated our inpatient facility, Franciscan St. Francis Health in Mooresville, with a 5-star hospital rating! Just 2.2% of…
We’re pleased to announce that Dr. Brian L. Badman, an orthopedic surgeon specializing in shoulder replacement, will begin seeing patients in our Indianapolis office in July. Dr. Badman is a surgeon at Central Indiana Orthopedics (CIO) but he will be coming to our office several times a month to serve…
Everyone recovers differently, but typically, patients can expect to have complete healing within nine to twelve months of their procedure. If you stick to the post-operative guidelines given to you before your surgery, the recovery period should be quick and relatively comfortable. Some of the guidelines are as follows: When…
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 are…
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% of…
Indianapolis resident Dick Lutin is a patient of Dr. Carter‘s who underwent hip replacement surgery in August 2018. Dick 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 stay…
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 journey,…
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. It is…
The MCJR team partners with the not-for-profit medical services organization 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. One week a year, our…
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…
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.
Total Knee ReplacementPartial Knee Replacement
During a partial knee replacement, your surgeon removes and replaces only the damaged compartments in your knee.
Partial Knee ReplacementAnterior Hip Replacement
During your hip replacement surgery, your surgeon replaces the damaged ends of your hip bones, both in the femur and pelvis.
Anterior Hip ReplacementRevision Joint Replacement
Our team provides revision joint replacement procedures for people whose original joint replacement failed or “never felt right.”
Revision Joint ReplacementOutpatient 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.
Outpatient Joint ReplacementArthritis
If you have arthritis, the highly skilled team of orthopedic surgeons at Midwest Center for Joint Replacement can help.
ArthritisKnee Pain
Our team treats numerous knee conditions through total and partial knee replacement surgery or nonsurgical treatments such as steroid injections.
Knee PainHip Pain
If hip pain is disrupting your life, our board-certified team of orthopedic surgeons at Midwest Center for Joint Replacement can help.
Hip PainInjections
If you're experiencing joint pain that isn't improving with conservative treatment, steroid injections could help.
InjectionsOffice Locations
Indianapolis
- 6920 Gatwick Dr #200
Indianapolis, IN 46241 - 317-455-1064
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Bloomington
- 541 S Landmark Ave
Bloomington, IN 47403 - 317-455-1064
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Terre Haute
- 3051 S US Highway 41
Terre Haute, IN 47802 - 317-455-1064
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Ready to take the first step towards better joint health?
Contact Midwest Center for Joint Replacement today and schedule a consultation with our expert team. Don’t let joint pain hold you back any longer.