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Total Joint Replacement

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Our Total Joint Specialist Providers

MOI - Munson Healthcare Orthopedic Institute

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  • Michael VanWagner, DO

  • Matthew Dubiel, MD

  • Peter McAndrews, DO

  • Donald J. Scholten, MD

  • Joseph Ward, MD

Total Joint Replacement Surgery in Traverse City

Copper Ridge Surgery Center offers advanced total joint replacement surgery in Traverse City and throughout Northern Michigan, helping patients regain mobility and return to the activities they enjoy. Our experienced orthopedic surgeons specialize in replacing damaged joints affected by arthritis, injury, or degenerative conditions using modern surgical techniques designed to improve comfort and long-term function.

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As an accredited outpatient surgery center, Copper Ridge provides a convenient alternative to hospital-based joint replacement procedures. Many patients today can safely undergo same-day joint replacement surgery, allowing them to begin recovery in the comfort of their own home while receiving expert surgical care close to home in Northern Michigan.

Conditions That May Require Joint Replacement

Joint replacement surgery is often recommended when joint damage causes significant pain or limits everyday activities. Our orthopedic surgeons commonly treat patients experiencing:

  • Osteoarthritis

  • Rheumatoid arthritis

  • Degenerative joint disease

  • Chronic knee pain

  • Chronic hip pain

  • Joint stiffness or reduced range of motion

  • Pain that interferes with walking, climbing stairs, or daily activities

  • Joint damage caused by injury or trauma

 

When conservative treatments such as medication, physical therapy, or injections no longer provide relief, joint replacement surgery may offer a long-term solution.

Joint Replacement Procedures Performed

At Copper Ridge Surgery Center, orthopedic surgeons perform several types of joint replacement procedures designed to restore joint function and relieve pain, including:

  • Total knee replacement

  • Partial knee replacement

  • Total hip replacement

  • Joint reconstruction procedures

  • Revision procedures when appropriate

 

These procedures involve replacing the damaged joint surfaces with specially designed implants that allow the joint to move more smoothly and comfortably.

 

Advances in surgical techniques now allow many joint replacement procedures to be performed minimally invasively and on an outpatient basis, helping patients recover faster than traditional approaches.

Advanced Technology: ROSA® Robotic-Assisted Knee Surgery

Copper Ridge Surgery Center offers advanced robotic-assisted technology including the ROSA® Knee System for certain knee replacement procedures.

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The ROSA® system allows surgeons to create a highly personalized surgical plan and perform knee replacement with greater precision. Benefits of robotic-assisted knee surgery may include:

  • More accurate implant placement

  • Improved joint alignment

  • Personalized surgical planning

  • Potentially improved joint function and longevity

 

Robotic assistance does not replace the surgeon’s expertise, but instead provides advanced tools to help optimize outcomes.

Benefits of Outpatient Joint Replacement

Joint replacement surgery performed in an outpatient setting offers several advantages for many patients:

  • Same-day discharge for eligible patients

  • Lower infection rates compared to hospital environments

  • Faster scheduling for procedures

  • Comfortable recovery areas

  • Dedicated orthopedic surgical teams

  • Recovery at home in a familiar environment

 

Advances in surgical techniques, anesthesia, and post-operative care have made outpatient joint replacement a safe and effective option for many patients.

Why Choose Copper Ridge Surgery Center

Patients across Traverse City and Northern Michigan choose Copper Ridge Surgery Center for total joint replacement because of our commitment to quality, safety, and patient-centered care.

Our surgery center offers:

  • Experienced orthopedic surgeons specializing in joint replacement

  • Accredited ambulatory surgery facility

  • Advanced surgical technology including robotic assistance

  • Skilled anesthesia and nursing teams

  • Efficient scheduling and streamlined care

  • Convenient Traverse City location

 

Our goal is to help patients regain mobility, reduce pain, and return to the activities they enjoy as quickly and safely as possible.

Who May Be a Candidate for Joint Replacement?

You may be a candidate for joint replacement surgery if you experience:

  • Persistent knee or hip pain that limits daily activities

  • Difficulty walking, standing, or climbing stairs

  • Joint stiffness or swelling that does not improve with treatment

  • Pain that interferes with sleep or normal movement

  • Arthritis that has not responded to medication or therapy

 

A consultation with your orthopedic specialist can help determine whether joint replacement surgery at Copper Ridge Surgery Center is the right option for you.

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