Joint Replacement

Meeting your needs is our focus. We’ve pioneered innovative surgical techniques and implants to lower complication rates and improve patient satisfaction.

Through diligence and building a highly trained team of administrators, physicians, nurses, therapists, discharge planners and others, we have:

• Been recognized as one of the nation’s best hospitals for orthopedics by U.S. News and World Report and received the top rating of “high performing” for total hip replacement and total knee replacement.
• Earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Advanced Certification for Total Hip and Knee Replacement.
• Received a five-star rating — the highest possible — from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

In addition, we’ve received recognition and awards for safety, patient experience and nursing excellence. The awards are testament to our commitment to quality and maintaining — or exceeding — the highest standards of care for you.

Joint replacement involves removing damaged portions of your joint and replacing them with artificial parts, also known as a joint prosthesis. Depending on your needs, surgery may involve replacing a total joint or a partial joint. 

At New England Baptist Hospital, we use the latest surgical techniques and technology. We personalize your treatment to meet your unique situation. Common surgeries we offer include these and others:

• Ankle replacement
• Knee replacement
• Hip replacement
• Shoulder replacement

We also offer finger joint replacement and replacement of wrist and elbow joints.

Highly skilled orthopedic surgeons, caring nurses, experienced therapists and other dedicated specialists work together at New England Baptist Hospital to ensure the best possible results from your surgery and post-surgical therapies.

There are many nonsurgical treatments for damaged joints, including joint preservation. If these treatments don’t relieve your symptoms — or if pain, stiffness or limited mobility are interfering with your quality of life — it may be time to consider joint replacement.

Our orthopedic surgeons are happy to speak with you about the potential benefits and drawbacks of joint replacement surgery. We can help you decide whether it’s right for you. Through our New England Baptist Orthopedics (NEBO) program, our services are offered in a community close to your home. 

Any decision to have surgery should be made carefully. To make sure you have all the information you need, we provide helpful tools for every stage of your surgical journey.

• Helpful planning information can teach you what you should know about same-day procedures and overnight hospital stays.
• Pre-surgery classes provide valuable information about what happens before, during and after surgery so you feel well prepared.
• Our pre-surgery joint replacement email series delivers customized information, news and resources directly to your inbox. The information is tailored to your specific stage of preparation or recovery. You can sign up to receive the emails for free.
• Rehabilitation services are designed to help you recover from your surgery and get back to active living.

The help of caregivers is crucial to a successful recovery. During visiting hours, they can provide much needed emotional support and encouragement during your hospital stay. At home, they can continue this role. Caregivers play an important role in your physical care as well.

To assist your caregivers, we’ve created several helpful resources and tools:

• Caregiver checklist of how caregivers can prepare for your surgery and your return home 
• Helpful tips for monitoring your well-being at home and helping you get around
• Caring for yourself when caring for others to highlight things caregivers can do to make sure they’re able to be there for you
• Pain management log to monitor your discomfort and pain medication use

Because we see a high volume of patients with orthopedic problems, New England Baptist Hospital is in a unique position to study musculoskeletal conditions and treatments. We are committed to research, including studies related to joint replacement. We encourage you to participate in our Joint Replacement Registry. This program helps us collect data on the effectiveness of our surgeries and implants. We use this information to further enhance patient safety and improve the care we deliver at NEBH.