“The difference is the program. We make sure you’re successful every step of the way.”

• Dedicated unit for joint replacement surgery, including knee replacement surgery and hip replacement surgery
• High volume of surgeries give us superior experience and outcomes
• Our program of patient education and feedback is a model for hospitals worldwide

Making the Right Choice—Making the Smart Choice

The decision to proceed with knee or hip replacement surgery is not one you would normally reach on your own. Your primary care physician and orthopedic surgeon will help you assess whether the condition of your knees or hips warrants joint replacement surgery. Once you have made the decision, there are a number of important factors to consider when deciding where to have it done and by which doctor.

What Makes the AAMC Center for Joint Replacement Exceptional?

• A totally separate hospital unit—With professional staff dedicated to only joint replacement surgery.
• A Joint Care Coordinator—person who educates you and your family, and oversees your progress from pre-op class to post-op care.
• The superior credentials and experience of our surgeons—Many of our surgeons specialize their practices in knee and hip replacement surgery and have documented favorable outcomes.
• Our international reputation—Surgeons and representatives of hospital programs come from all over the United States and around the world to learn from us.
• Advanced surgical techniques—less invasive and minimally invasive partial joint replacements, new long-lasting replacement materials, and the development of new implant technology produce optimum outcomes and rapid recovery.
• Our volume of surgery—AAMC performs nearly 1,000 joint replacements per year. This always places us among the top three Maryland hospitals.
• Less pain after surgery—A pain management team, along with less invasive surgery and the use of new technologies, help increase healing and reduce your discomfort.
• A comprehensive manual—Our doctors and staff have written and published a manual used in hospitals worldwide that guides you through every step of your surgery and rehabilitation.
• A consistent team approach—Your surgery and recovery takes place in an upbeat atmosphere that focuses on wellness and rehabilitation. Each team member coordinates your care with you and your family.
• A program constantly improved by our patients—We call you three weeks after surgery to get feedback. At six weeks we invite you to a luncheon so you can share your experiences and help us improve our program.

It’s Your Quality of Life—It’s Your Choice

If the whole point of considering joint replacement surgery is to relieve pain and restore your quality of life, knowing what the yardstick is in measuring a joint replacement program’s success will help you make an informed choice.

Documented outcome surveys of thousands of AAMC Center for Joint Replacement patients show that 98 percent of patients rate the overall outcome of their surgery as good to excellent in relieving pain and allowing them to return to normal activities.