Joint Replacement Surgery

North Carolina Specialty Hospital’s joint replacement specialists offer both total hip and knee replacements and partial knee replacements. Our team of highly skilled, board-certified surgeons is committed to using the most advanced technology for joint replacement surgery, including the MAKOplasty robotic arm. This technology provides our patients with minimally invasive surgery options, faster recovery times, and reduced pain.

Joint replacements have become common, with 790,000 total knee and 544,000 total hip replacements done in the U.S. each year. You have a lot of options for hospitals and surgeons, but there are many reasons why NCSH should be your top choice for joint surgery.

Why Choose North Carolina Specialty Hospital for Joint Replacement?

Joint replacement surgery involves removing all or part of a damaged joint and replacing it with synthetic components that move like a real, healthy joint. This helps relieve pain and improve mobility and is often a good solution for patients with arthritis, injuries, and other conditions that cause significant pain and disability. While joint replacements are now common, it’s still important to choose the best surgeons and hospitals.

NCSH’s team of orthopedic surgeons is one of the most highly skilled groups in the southeastern United States, and the hospital is one of the first in North Carolina to offer

MAKOplasty. You can trust that your care is in the hands

of surgeons with the most advanced fellowship training in their orthopedic subspecialties.

Our joint replacement program completes more than 1,000 hip and knee joint replacement procedures every year and has been recognized in several ways:

• Our program holds the Advanced Total Joint Certification from the Joint Commission.
• We are a BCBS Center of Distinction for total hip and knee replacement surgeries.
• We have been recognized as an Optum Center of Excellence for our joint program.
• NCHS received the prestigious 2024 Medical Excellence Award by CareChex, which is reserved for the top 10% of U.S. hospitals.

We Guide You From Preparation to Recovery

Our surgeons are the top draw for patients considering a joint replacement procedure at NCSH, but exceptional care is not limited to the operating room. Our team is with you every step of the way, from preparing for your joint replacement through recovery.

From preadmission education and preparation to guiding your recovery plan, we support patients in several ways:

Preadmission “Total Joint” Classes

Patients and their caregivers are encouraged to attend these classes, which provide detailed information about joint replacement surgery and recovery. Led by nursing, physical therapy, and social work staff, the classes give patients an idea of what to expect during their stay at NCSH. Knowing what to expect can make patients feel more comfortable going forward with surgery.

The preadmission classes cover topics like pain control, physical therapy, and discharge planning. We recommend the class for all prospective patients, as we find those who attend report feeling more prepared for their joint replacement surgery and recovery.

Comfortable Rooms

Many of our patients are discharged on the same day as their surgery. But if you need to remain in the hospital after your procedure, you can expect a large, private room with modern amenities and delicious meals throughout your stay.

Discharge Planning

Our team will ensure you go home with the resources you need for recovery, including durable medical equipment (walkers, etc.), physical therapy appointments, and, if necessary, skilled nursing care for more intensive rehabilitation.

Surgeons and nurses also go over recovery plans with patients, ensuring they know what to expect and signs of any complications for which to watch.

The entire team at North Carolina Specialty Hospital is committed to patient satisfaction while delivering the highest level of care to achieve the best possible outcomes.

Your Home for MAKOplasty

The MAKOplasty is a robotic device that assists physicians by using minimally invasive approaches to knee and hip replacements. North Carolina Specialty is one of the first hospitals in the state to offer this type of joint replacement surgery.

This minimally invasive procedure is supported by the Robotic Arm Interactive Orthopaedic System (RIO). RIO gives surgeons increased precision to target the damaged areas of the joint without compromising healthy bone and tissue.

The RIO is another way NCSH continues to evolve. Our commitment to using innovative technology and offering our patients alternatives to conventional procedures supports rapid pain relief and a faster return to your daily activities.

The MAKOplasty device offers several benefits for patients, including:

• Reduced implant wear and loosening
• Less scarring
• Minimal hospitalization
• Rapid recovery
• Improved surgical outcomes

Learn More About Joint Replacement at North Carolina Specialty Hospital

If you’re living with persistent knee or hip pain that disrupts your daily life, and conservative treatments have been ineffective, talk to your doctor about full or partial joint replacement. Make an appointment with one of our orthopedic specialists to learn more about joint procedures, to determine if you’re a good candidate for joint replacement, and discuss your options.

Comfortable rooms. Many of our patients are discharged the same day as their surgery. But if you need to remain in the hospital after your procedure, you can expect a large, private room with modern amenities and delicious meals throughout your stay.

Discharge planning. Our team will ensure you go home with the resources you need for recovery, including durable medical equipment (walkers, etc.), physical therapy appointments, and, if necessary, skilled nursing care for more intensive rehabilitation.

The entire team at North Carolina Specialty Hospital is committed to patient satisfaction while delivering the highest level of care to achieve the best possible outcomes.

Your Home for MAKOplasty

The MAKOplasty is a robotic device that assists physicians by using minimally invasive approaches to knee and hip replacements. North Carolina Specialty is one of the first hospitals in the state to offer this type of joint replacement surgery.

This minimally invasive procedure is supported by the Robotic Arm Interactive Orthopaedic System (RIO). RIO gives surgeons increased precision to target the damaged areas of the joint without compromising healthy bone and tissue. The RIO is another way NCSH continues to evolve. Our commitment to using innovative technology and offering our patients alternatives to conventional procedures supports rapid pain relief and a faster return to your daily activities.

The MAKOplasty device offers several benefits for patients, including:

• Reduced implant wear and loosening
• Less scarring
• Minimal hospitalization
• Rapid recovery
• Improved surgical outcomes

Learn More About Joint Replacement at North Carolina Specialty Hospital

If you’re living with persistent knee or hip pain that disrupts your daily life, and conservative treatments have been ineffective, talk to your doctor about full or partial joint replacement. To find a physician who can best assist you or answer any questions you may have, click on Find a Physician or call us anytime at (919) 956-9300.