Joint Replacement and Reconstruction 

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At Exempla Lutheran Medical Center's Human Motion Institute, our expert joint replacement and reconstruction physicians focus on providing you with the right care from the beginning. If possible, they prefer non-surgical solutions. However, if surgery is the right solution, the HMI physicians have the training and skills you can be confident in.

Taking care of a severely injured or diseased joint involves more than applying state-of-the-art surgical techniques. It combines skilled hands-on evaluation and appropriate diagnostic testing to determine the best overall plan of care. And, of course, we always remember that we are not just treating a joint, but a person and their family.

Americans today are enjoying longer, more active lives than at any time in history. Yet as we age, our bodies change, and a lifetime of activity and occasional abuse takes its toll on everyone. Sometimes those changes result in specific problems related to joints and muscles. Painful, stiff joints can alter a lifestyle and prevent many individuals from participating in the daily activities they enjoy.

At HMI, we apply our clinical expertise to quickly establish an accurate diagnosis and develop an individualized plan of care that fits each individual's needs. It is our practice to exhaust every appropriate treatment option before considering surgery. However, if a surgical procedure becomes the right choice for you, our team of specialists is trained to correct problems related to joint pain. Our "continuum of care" approach to joint surgery produces outstanding clinical results and increased patient satisfaction. This integrated approach enables our clinical team to properly evaluate your condition and to prepare you mentally and physically for your procedure. Then, we continuously monitor and manage your entire pre- and post-surgical performance and process. This full-service approach, which integrates your primary care physician and surgeon with a host of clinical support staff, is designed to return you to maximum function as quickly and safely as possible.

Questions?  Call:  303.425.2445