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Arthroplasty (Joint Replacement)

UI Health Care surgeons are experts in arthroplasty procedures, including knee replacement and hip replacement. Optimally 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 optimally 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.  

  • Our care team works with you to create a plan to prepare you for surgery. This includes a review of your health and a comprehensive education plan. 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. 

Our Fast-track joint replacement program offers you:

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Recovery at Home
Top-notch surgeons using the latest advancements allowing more than 85% of our patients to go home the day of or the day following surgery.

Contact us today to schedule your consultation and get back to the activities you love!

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    • Sports Medicine
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      • Microfragmented Adipose Tissue (MFAT)
      • Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP)
      • Specialty Care for Female Athletes
      • Specialty Care for Pregnant and Postpartum Athletes
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Arthroplasty tests and treatments

  • Ankle replacement 
  • Elbow replacement 
  • Finger joint replacement 
  • Hip replacement 
  • Knee replacement 
  • CT scan 
  • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) 
  • Physical therapy 
  • Occupational therapy 
  • Shoulder replacement 
  • Wrist replacement 

Arthroplasty conditions treated 

  • Avascular necrosis 
  • Bone cancer 
  • Bone tumor 
  • Failed hip replacement 
  • Failed knee replacement 
  • Fractures around a hip or knee replacement 
  • Hip impingement (femoro-acetabular impingement) 
  • Osteoarthritis 
  • Rheumatoid arthritis 
  • Septic arthritis 

Our Care Team

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Jacob M.
Elkins
MD, PhD

  • Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
4.74 out of 5 (1,176 ratings)
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Joseph W.
Galvin
DO

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4.80 out of 5 (211 ratings)
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James V.
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MD

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4.69 out of 5 (1,873 ratings)
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MD, MS, FRCSC

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4.63 out of 5 (1,869 ratings)
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Not sure which Arthroplasty (Joint Replacement) provider is right for you?

When you call 1-319-356-2223 we'll help you find a provider who meets your needs.
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Locations and Offices

Orthopedic Clinic Floor 4
Elevator A, 4th Floor
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MCNL Ortho Clinic 4th floor
In Medical Center North Liberty
701 W. Forevergreen Road, North Liberty, IA 52317
Orthopedic Clinic Floor 5
Elevator A, Level 5
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MCNL Ortho Clinic 5th Floor
In Medical Center North Liberty
701 W. Forevergreen Road, North Liberty, IA 52317

Patient Stories

Soccer coach back on the field with assist from UI orthopedics specialists
January 18, 2023
Joint replacement surgery can help people of all ages get back to doing the things they love.
Jon Cook coaches and demonstrates skills during a soccer skills practice at Hawkeye Tennis & Recreation Complex on Wednesday, December 21, 2022. Dr. Nicolas Noiseux performed a total knee replacement on Cook’s left knee in January 2022.
Big improvements in hip replacement have made life better for a new type of patient
April 19, 2017
He travel from his home in California to University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics for a hip replacement. "I had to do something about it because it was ...
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Educational Resources

Frequently Asked Questions About Joint Replacement

Support Groups

Joint Replacement Coffee Talk

Our coffee talks are designed for our first-time joint replacement patients and their coaches. Led by our experienced joint replacement nurse clinicians, this online discussion offers a casual way to get answers to questions as you prepare for your upcoming surgery from the comfort of your own home. 

How to Get Ready for the Coffee Talk

  • Our joint replacement nurse clinicians offer these drop-in educational sessions twice/week. We will send you instruction and a private link to join a discussions at your convenience.
  • Review the Hip Replacement or Knee Replacement book prior to the discussion.
  • Write down any general questions you want to ask.
    • Tip: Answers to common questions can be found in our frequently asked questions document.  Our nurse clinicians can expand on these or any additional general questions that may be top of mind.
    • Note: Your privacy is important to us. As this is a group discussion, questions related to your specific health condition, medications, or personal questions about your home or support system will not be covered.
  • Download the Zoom app on your device by going to https://zoom.us/ on your desktop or from your app store.
    • You can join the meeting by calling in from your phone as well.  Please follow directions provided by the nurse clinician team via myChart on how to call into the meeting
  • You can choose any device to join the class: mobile phone, iPad, desktop, laptop, etc.

How to join the Coffee Talk

  • Click on the link in the myChart message sent to you by our nurse clinicians a few minutes before the discussion starts
  • Sign into the meeting with your first or last name only to protect your confidentiality.
  • Make sure you are on mute after logging into the class and wait for the instructor.
  • Please remain muted until the instructor asks for questions. Questions can be entered into the chat or can be voiced out loud.
  • Silence your phone, alarms, or any other distractions.

Awards and Recognition

A national leader in knee replacement and hip replacement
U.S. News and World Report rated the orthopedic program at University of Iowa Health Care as high performing (the highest possible rating) for knee replacement and hip replacement.
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