Joint replacement: Build a better, stronger you

Our joint replacement team helps restore function and reduce pain caused by diseased or damaged hip, knee, ankle, elbow and shoulder joints. We use the latest surgical approaches, including minimally invasive techniques, pain management advances, and physical therapy to get you back to your daily activities faster and with less pain.

Your care team includes doctors, surgeons, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses and rehabilitation therapists who guide you through each step. We encourage you to choose a family member or friend to be a part of the team to support you along the way.

Joint replacement, rehabilitation and revision

At UW Health, we evaluate and treat a range of degenerative joint conditions.

Joint pain and problems occur as a normal part of aging (osteoarthritis) and from repetitive motions related to a sport or work. Previous injuries, surgeries and other medical conditions like rheumatoid arthritis can also cause joint problems. We treat joint conditions in the:

• Ankle

• Hip

• Knee 

• Elbow 

• Shoulder

Types of joint replacements 

The joint replacement team at UW Health uses advanced and minimally invasive techniques to perform joint replacements.

Procedures we offer include:

• Ankle replacement

• Elbow replacement

• Hip replacement

  • Total hip replacement

  • Same day hip replacement

  • Double (bilateral) hip replacement

  • Robotic-assisted hip replacement

• Knee replacement

  • Total knee replacement

  • Partial knee replacement

  • Same day knee replacement

  • Double (bilateral) knee replacement

  • Robotic-assisted knee replacement

  • Robotic-assisted partial knee replacement

• Shoulder replacement

The joint replacement doctors and scientists at UW Health work to improve joint care for you. Our teams study advancements and new treatments for joint replacements, such as regenerative medicine.

Learn more about our research

The joint replacement team at UW Health includes experts in orthopedic surgery, physical therapy and rehabilitation medicine.

We provide specialized joint replacement care at UW Health clinics in Madison.