Direct Anterior Hip Replacement

The Anterior Minimally Invasive Surgery (AMIS®) hip replacement technique causes less surgical trauma as NO MUSCLES ARE CUT resulting in less pain, decreased chances of dislocations, faster rehabilitation and reduced limping.

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MyKnee®

MyKnee® is a patient-specific technology with individualized cutting blocks, enhancing the benefits of a standard knee replacement offering more accurate, faster and less traumatic surgical procedures.

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Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS)

MIS Joint Replacement offers important advantages, requiring smaller incisions and potentially causing less trauma, shorter hospital stay, faster recovery and less scarring than traditional techniques.

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Rockdale Medical Center
Institute for Total Joint Replacement


Our patients have the advantage to go through a "joint camp" concept of patient care. They are able to attend a pre-surgical class, refer to a complete guide book and have access to a comprehensive rehabilitation after surgery.

Useful Links

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
The latest source for Legislation, educational, health care policy and research information. The site includes the bylaws and position papers of the AAOS, and the latest federal and state laws enacted that pertain to the practice of orthopaedics and medicine.

American Association of Hip & Knee Surgeons (AAHKS)
An information source for latest trends in joint replacement surgery about the hip and knee.

WebMD
Welcome to WebMD Corporation: the leader in providing services that help physicians, consumers, providers and health plans navigate the complexity of the healthcare system.

Arthritis Foundation
The mission of the Arthritis Foundation is to improve lives through leadership in the prevention, control and cure of arthritis and related diseases. Discusses non operative means of dealing with arthritis. Gives local resources that are available.

Georgia Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation
The Georgia Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation, operates across the state to assist those affected by the disease and provide current information for people with arthritis and their families.

About Stryker
Learn about new joint replacement technologies, the treatment options available to you, and other helpful online tools so you can take back your life.

Rockdale Medical Center
Rockdale Medical Center (RMC) is a 138-bed acute-care hospital serving patients in Rockdale County and surrounding communities. Our team of caring and dedicated physicians and healthcare professionals provide quality medical care.

MyKnee®
Learn more about MyKnee®, a patient-specific cutting block, allowing the surgeon to realize his pre-operative 3D planning, based on CT or MRI images of the patient's knee.

AMIS® Minimally Invasive Technique
Learn more about what makes the AMIS® approach truly minimally invasive by preserving muscles and tendons.

SPORT Results Are Good News for Spine Patients
The Spine Patient Outcomes Research Trial (SPORT), a multicenter, randomized controlled trial, studied the outcomes of the surgical and nonsurgical management of three conditions: intervertebral disk herniation (IDH), degenerative spondylolisthesis (DS), and lumbar spinal stenosis (SPS).
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