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Joint Replacement

The future of joint replacement is here.

Across our health system, our orthopaedic teams bring together experienced surgeons, personalized care and state-of-the-art technology to help you move with less pain and get back to doing what you love.

With hip, knee and shoulder replacement using robotic-assisted procedures, we’re advancing orthopaedic care with options tailored to you.

When Should I Consider Joint Replacement?

Joint replacement, or joint arthroplasty is only considered after other treatment methods to relieve pain and improve mobility prove ineffective. Total and partial joint replacement is commonly done on hips and knees but may also be performed on ankles, elbows and shoulders. During a joint replacement, an arthritic or damaged joint is removed and replaced with an artificial joint called a prosthesis. An artificial joint can help improve movement as well as your overall quality of life. If you are experiencing any of these symptom, you may want to consider joint replacement:

  • Severe pain during activity, such as walking or getting up from a chair

  • Pain that prevents activities

  • Pain at night that hinders sleeping

  • Moderate to severe arthritis

Types of Joint Replacement

We offer the following robotic technologies for joint replacement surgery:

  • Mako robotic-arm assisted technology - available at Cabell Huntington Hospital

    • Partial knee replacement

    • Total knee replacement

    • Total hip replacement

    • Shoulder replacement

    • Revision hip replacement

  • Smith+Nephew CORI surgical system - available at Cabell Huntington Hospital & St. Mary's Medical Center

    • Partial knee replacement

    • Total knee replacement

    • Revision knee replacement

    • Total hip replacement

  • VELYS™ robotic-assisted solution - available at Rivers Health

    • Total knee replacement

Outpatient Joint Replacement

Some patients may be eligible for outpatient joint replacement surgery, available at Cabell Huntington Hospital. The ideal candidate:

  • Has limited medical problems

  • Is highly motivated

  • Has good family support to help them at home

  • Lives within two hours of the hospital or surgery center

  • Has open communication with the surgeon

This type of surgery is made possible through improved surgical technique, better pain control and thorough patient instruction. Studies have reported no additional risk of complications between the patient who recovers at home or in the hospital after a joint replacement. 

Visit the links below to learn more about joint replacement services at:

Cabell Huntington Hospital
Marshall Health
Rivers Health
St. Mary's Medical Center