Joint Replacement Center
The Joint Replacement Center at Maine Medical Center is northern New England’s leader in several advanced surgeries. Our integrated team approach leads to improved outcomes, faster recovery and higher patient satisfaction. Our patients benefit from having their own, unique space—with operating rooms, pre and post-operative rooms, and a family reception area. Learn more in our latest Outcomes & Innovation report.
The Joint Replacement Center is also proud to provide a rehabilitation gym that gets patients back to daily living—as quickly and comfortably as possible and robust education—because we believe informed patients have the best experiences.
Awards & Recognitions
- For 2021-2022, Orthopedics is ranked as ‘high-performing’ at MMC for knee and hip replacement, according to U.S. News & World Report.
- The MMC Joint Replacement Center has earned two Gold Seals of ApprovalTM for health care quality of knee and hip replacements.
- The MMC Joint Replacement Center has been named an Aetna Institute of Quality® Orthopedic Care Facility for total joint replacement and spine surgery. Facilities are selected for consistently delivering evidence-based, safe care.
- Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Maine has designated MMC as a Blue Distinction Center for Knee and Hip Replacement.
Our Services
A minimally-invasive procedure, anterolateral total hip replacement is performed through a small incision on the anterior, or side, of the hip. Because muscles and tendons are not disturbed, the prosthetic joint is more likely to remain in place during the recovery process. Patients who have had anterolateral hip replacement do not have the same movement restrictions as those who have had a posterior total hip replacement. This procedure typically results in less pain, quicker recovery and faster return to everyday activities.
The Joint Replacement Center surgical team, led by the skilled surgeons at Maine Medical Partners — Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, have performed more anterolateral total hip replacement surgeries than any other hospital in Maine.
For patients undergoing a "traditional" hip replacement, a posterior approach is used to access the diseased hip joint, remove and resurface arthritic bone and implant the replacement joint. A prosthetic joint is specially selected by the surgeon to match the patient's anatomy.
The Joint Replacement Center surgical team, led by the skilled surgeons at Maine Medical Partners — Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, perform more hip replacement surgeries than any other hospital in Maine.
The highly skilled knee replacement surgeons at the Joint Replacement Center at Maine Medical Center are national leaders in this procedure. Their expertise includes a wide variety of approaches, including total and partial knee replacements, patellofemoral knee replacements, gender-specific knee replacements and small incision techniques.
Request an Appointment
Please note: If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 9-1-1.
Patients – Hip and/or Knee:
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To schedule an appointment, please call Joint Replacement at: 207-781-1551
Joint Replacement
5 Bucknam Road
Falmouth, ME 04105
Patients - Shoulder:
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To schedule an appointment, please Orthopedics & Sports Medicine at:207-773-0040
Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
119 Gannett Dr.
South Portland, ME 04106
Referring Physicians:
- To refer a hip/knee patient to our practice, please call Joint Replacement at: 207-781-1551
- To refer a shoulder patient to our practice, please call Orthopedics & Sports Medicine at:207-773-0040