Joint Replacement (Knee and Hip)

When you need joint replacement, you want the highest-quality, comprehensive care available. MaineGeneral Orthopaedics' Joint Replacement Program has the expert medical staff, technology and compassion to meet your needs.

Learn more from some of our skilled, compassionate joint replacement surgeons.

We take the mystery and fear out of joint replacement by providing the information, support and care you need to return to the activities you enjoy. At MaineGeneral, your care begins as soon as you and your doctor decide joint replacement is right for you.

What is a Joint Replacement?

Joint replacement replaces a joint with an artificial one called an implant. Joint replacement procedures are done to address persistent pain that is not helped by non-surgical alternatives such as physical therapy, pain management/medication, weight loss or exercise. We promote shared decision making with your health care team to decide if joint replacement is right for you.

Your Joint Replacement Team

We strive to provide staff centered around you, with emphasis on wellness, support and maximizing your recovery to get you back to a lifestyle you enjoy.

You have access to dedicated medical and support staff that include:

Board-certified orthopaedic surgeons
Orthopaedic physician assistants and nurse practitioners
Total joint nurse navigator to help guide you and your family
Orthopaedic medical assistants
Physical therapists to teach you how to get around safely after your surgery and increase your motion and strength
Anesthesia clinicians
Operating and recovery room teams including nursing and support staff
Care managers (social workers and nurses)

Navigating Joint Replacement

When you decide surgery is the right path for you, we provide our Joint Replacement Guide to help you easily keep track of all of the information you need. This guide is your comprehensive resource for everything you need to know from preparation for surgery to recovery at home.

View the Guide

Joint Replacement Education

Informed patients have the best experience. To set you up for success, our total joint replacement program includes an informational session. You will learn: