Arthroplasty (Joint Replacement)

UI Health Care surgeons are experts in arthroplasty procedures, including knee replacement and hip replacement. Minimally invasive surgery means faster healing.

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When joint pain from osteoarthritis or another condition keeps you from normal daily activities, arthroplasty (joint replacement surgery) can be life-changing.

Arthroplasty removes the damaged parts of your joint and replaces them with implants.

Choosing the right surgeon to perform your arthroplasty makes all the difference. University of Iowa Health Care orthopedic surgeons are experts in hip replacement, knee replacement, shoulder replacement, and other procedures.

They have advanced training and years of experience. And they offer the latest procedures, including minimally invasive surgeries for less pain and faster recovery.

If you've had a previous joint replacement that failed, we're experts in fixing those, too. Patients from all over the state come here for our expertise in revision arthroplasty.

A personalized care plan means better results

Your lifestyle, goals, and needs are unique—so we make a personalized plan for your arthroplasty.

Together, we put your plan into action well before your procedure.

For some procedures (e.g., hip replacement), you'll start a "prehab" exercise program a few weeks before surgery. This helps you get into the best possible shape for surgery and recovery.
Our surgeons use state-of-the-art planning technology to customize your surgery for better results. As leaders in the field, they've helped develop and refine many of these tools.
After your surgery, you'll go home with an individualized program of physical therapy exercises. If you need formal physical therapy, our on-site team of certified therapists will work with you one-on-one.

Surgery in the morning, home at night

Whenever possible, our surgeons perform arthroplasty as an outpatient procedure using short-acting anesthesia.

This type of procedure means you can go home the same day for a more comfortable recovery.

As soon as you're out of surgery, our physical therapy team will get you moving to start restoring your joint strength and mobility.

They'll teach you exercises to do at home. And, they’ll make sure you can do them confidently on your own before you're discharged.

A highly skilled team, centered on you

In addition to your orthopedic surgeons, you'll have other UI Health Care experts on your care team.

Orthopedic nurses, physical and occupational therapists, and pain management physicians work together to make sure your prep, surgery, and recovery go smoothly.

If you're having hip or knee replacement, we’ll coordinate your appointments and make sure you have all the information you need.

Helping you become eligible for surgery

If you're a smoker, overweight, or have diabetes that isn't well controlled, you may need extra time to become eligible for arthroplasty.

The comprehensive care available from UI Health Care experts can help you reach the goals you and your surgeon set.

Our orthopedic team works closely with colleagues who specialize in weight management, smoking cessation, controlling diabetes, and more.

If you’ve been told elsewhere that you weigh too much to have a successful joint replacement, UI Health Care’s unique bariatric hip and knee reconstruction program can help. Our state-of-the-art body composition analysis technology enables your care team to partner with you on a plan to prepare you for hip or knee replacement.

Our team approach will help prepare you for a successful procedure.