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Sutter Medical Center Joint Replacement

If you are experiencing chronic joint pain, today’s experts encourage you to explore joint replacement options before joint damage leads to disability and other serious health complications. At Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento, experienced orthopedic surgeons offer the latest in joint replacement surgery to restore mobility, reduce pain and get you back to a healthy, active life.

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Featured Services

  • Hip Replacement
  • Joint Injections
  • Knee Replacement
  • Shoulder Replacement
  • Wrist / Finger Joint Replacement

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Joint Replacement within the Sutter Health network

The Sutter Health network has doctors and services in more than 100 California cities.

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    Living with arthritis, joint problems or a traumatic sports injury can cause pain and limit your mobility. Orthopedic surgeons at Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento (SMCS) offer joint replacement surgery for individuals of all ages, from young adults to seniors.

    Orthopedic surgeons at SMCS perform about 1,000 knee, hip and shoulder replacements each year. We consider the orthopedic team here to be among the best surgeons, doctors and nurses, working together to provide personalized treatment plans. The U.S. News & World Report recognized SMCS in 2020 as a high-performing hospital for orthopedic surgery, and specifically for hip and knee replacements.

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    The orthopedic teams at SMCS have deep expertise in advanced treatments such as:

    • Anterior hip replacements
    • Joint resurfacing
    • Minimally invasive joint replacements
    • Quadricep-sparing knee replacements
    • Reverse shoulder replacements
    • Total and partial joint replacements

    The orthopedic teams at SMCS are committed to giving you the highest-quality, multi-disciplinary care. They work closely with specialists in rehabilitation medicine and physiatry, as well as physical therapy and occupational therapy.

    We’ve taken an added step toward improving patient outcomes by joining the California Joint Replacement Registry, an independent organization that collects and reports patient and clinical data about the outcomes of joint replacement procedures. This registry helps doctors continuously improve the quality of care you receive when you have a hip or knee replacement.

    Preparing for Your Joint Replacement Surgery

    Joint Replacement Video Gallery

    As you prepare for joint replacement surgery, you can learn more about your procedure and what to expect by viewing our gallery of short, informative videos.

    Please contact your surgical team with specific questions, as your care may be customized to your individual circumstances and medical history. 

    Joint Replacement Video Gallery

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    Musculoskeletal Disorders Research

    Sutter Health Musculoskeletal Disorders Research
    Musculoskeletal disorders are injuries or pain in the body's joints, ligaments, muscles, nerves, tendons and other structures that support the arms, legs, neck and back. Specific disorders include such things as carpal tunnel syndrome, epicondylitis and tendinitis. It can also include cuts and fractures due to accidents. Research in this area seeks to improve the treatment of disorders and the prevention of accidents, especially in the work environment.

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    Doctors at Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento

    The following doctors are part of the Sutter Health network. Learn about the doctors on this site.
    Murphy M. Steiner, M.D.

    Murphy M. Steiner, M.D.

    • Orthopedic Surgery

    Alan Hirahara, M.D., FRCS

    Alan Hirahara, M.D., FRCS

    • Orthopedic Surgery

    Sean P. Robinson, M.D.

    Sean P. Robinson, M.D.

    • Orthopedic Surgery

    Anthony Bellomo, M.D.

    Anthony Bellomo, M.D.

    • Orthopedic Surgery

    Michael W. Leathers, M.D.

    Michael W. Leathers, M.D.

    • Orthopedic Surgery

    George J. Lian, M.D.

    George J. Lian, M.D.

    • Orthopedic Surgery

    Charles Sonu, M.D.

    Charles Sonu, M.D.

    • Orthopedic Surgery

    Kent P. Sheridan, M.D.

    Kent P. Sheridan, M.D.

    • Orthopedic Surgery

    Richard D. Heater, M.D.

    Richard D. Heater, M.D.

    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Services Near You

    Sutter Capitol Pavilion Outpatient Surgery Center

    Sutter Capitol Pavilion Outpatient Surgery Center

    2725 Capitol Avenue

    2nd Floor Suite 200

    Sacramento, CA 95816

    (916) 887-5059

    Sutter Medical Center | Ose Adams Medical Pavilion

    Sutter Medical Center | Ose Adams Medical Pavilion

    2825 Capitol Avenue

    Sacramento, CA 95816

    (916) 887-0000

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