Joint Replacement

Count on the experts at Olmsted Medical Center (OMC) to carefully plan every step of your joint replacement procedure to give you the best chances for a successful recovery.

Blue Cross Blue Shield has recognized Olmsted Medical Center as a Blue Distinction Center for Knee and Hip Replacement. These Centers demonstrate expertise in total knee and total hip replacement surgeries and have lower complication rates and fewer hospital readmissions. This distinction demonstrates our team's expertise and commitment to quality care for joint replacement procedures.

Joint Replacement Center

Feel peace of mind when you choose a Joint Replacement Center known for high-quality care. Benefit from specialty services from a multidisciplinary team that includes surgeons, health coaches, and a joint navigator.

Joint Replacement Surgery

Your surgeon will use the latest technology and least invasive option that will work best for you. This means you'll have smaller incisions to help you heal faster and have less pain. Choose OMC for:

Ankle replacement, to replace the ankle joint
Shoulder replacement, to replace the shoulder replacement
Hip replacement, to replace the hip joint with an artificial joint
Knee replacement, or knee arthroplasty, to replace damaged parts of the knee with an artificial (man-made) joint

The type of artificial hip or knee that will work best for you depends on your age, bone density, joint shape, and other factors. Watch patient education videos about different types of hip and knee replacement procedures.

Do I Need a Referral?

You'll need a referral from your primary care provider to see an OMC orthopedic surgeon. Your primary care physician will check your condition, may do imaging tests, and help you decide if surgery or another treatment is best for you.

Emergency Room Referral

If you get treatment for an orthopedic injury in the emergency room, your provider will give you a referral to an orthopedic surgeon if needed.

What to Expect

Rely on your care team to listen and provide education and guidance before and after your joint replacement surgery.