Center for Joint Replacement

The human body’s joints can wear away for a number of reasons. Arthritis, injuries and even some diseases can all affect joints. Damaged joints can lead to pain, stiffness and immobilization.

The Center for Joint Replacement at Loma Linda University Medical Center specializes in total joint care. That means every patient is put in the hands of a multidisciplinary team comprised of physicians, nurses and physical therapists who collaborate to create a specialized treatment plan for you. Loma Linda University Medical Center's ongoing research and use of the best prosthesis, least traumatic surgical techniques and most successful rehabilitation programs provides an all-encompassing program. This is accomplished through ongoing research, least traumatic surgical techniques and successful rehabilitation programs. Our staff then works tirelessly to explain your plan to you from the pre-operation preparation all the way through post-operative exercise.

Services

Approximately 95% of patients who undergo surgery at Loma Linda University Medical Center’s Joint Replacement Center experience excellent outcomes. The Department of Orthopedic Surgery offers patients:

• State-of-the art Joint replacement surgery with computer-assisted and minimally invasive, muscle sparing surgical techniques
• Follow-up care during the recovery process
• Inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services, home health
• Ongoing research and development of the most durable implant material, best surgical techniques, and rehabilitation programs
• Orientation and education
• Total hip, knee and shoulder joint replacement and revision
  • Hip Joint Replacement Surgery
  • Knee Joint Replacement Surgery
  • Shoulder Joint Replacement Surgery

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Conditions and Treatments
Loma Linda University Medical Center’s orthopedic surgeons specialize in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disorders affecting the musculoskeletal system for patients of all ages. The department treats a wide range of orthopedic conditions including:

• Arthritis and Other Rheumatic Diseases
  
• Ankylosing Spondylitis
  

Bone

• Bone Cancer
  
• Hand (Hand Anatomy)
  
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  
• Hand Surgery
  
• Joint Replacement
  
• Hip Replacement Surgery
  
• Osteoarthritis
  

Knee

• Knee, Ligament Injuries
  
• Knee Ligament Repair
  
• Knee Problems
  
• Knee Replacement Surgery
  

Spine

• Kyphosis
  
• Laminectomy
  

The Department of Orthopedic Surgery is located within the Faculty Medical Offices on the LLUMC campus. The address is:

11370 Anderson Street, Suite 1500
Loma Linda, CA 92354
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Orthopedic Center
250 E. Caroline Street, Suite A
San Bernardino, CA 92408
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LLUMC’s Department of Orthopedics physicians specialize in surgery, research and clinical consultations. Their expertise and leadership produces better outcomes for patients, improving their mobility and quality of life.

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Featured Physicians

•    Gary D. Botimer, MD
•    William P. Bunnell, MD
•    Thomas R. Burgdorff, MD
•    Wayne K Cheng, MD
•    Olumide A. Danisa, MD
•    Christoper M. Jobe, MD
•    Scott C. Nelson, MD
•    Wesley P. Phipatanakul, MD
•    Barth. B. Riedel, MD
•    Lorra M. Sharp, MD
•    Hassan M. Syed, MD
•    Barry E. Watkins, MD
•    Montri D. Wongworawat, MD
•    Virchel E. Wood, MD
•    Lee Zuckerman, MD

Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis, or degenerative joint disease, is the most common joint disorder affecting the knees, hips, spine and other weight-bearing joints in the body. Watch the video to learn more about symptoms, treatment and steps you can take to minimize pain from this "wear and tear" arthritis.