Zeeland Residents to Benefit From Minimally Invasive Outpatient Joint Replacement at The Surgery Center at Westpark

Advances in surgical technology and recovery protocols are transforming joint replacement care. Across the country, procedures once performed exclusively in hospitals are increasingly being completed in specialized outpatient centers, allowing many patients to return home the same day. The Surgery Center at Westpark is part of that national shift. Located at 8251 Westpark Way, Suite 200, and operating since January 2025, orthopaedic surgeons from Shoreline Orthopaedics are performing an increasing number of outpatient joint replacement procedures at the center, giving the community convenient access to specialized surgical care and recovery at home.

The adoption of advanced surgical technologies at ambulatory surgery centers like The Surgery Center at West Park — where surgeons perform minimally invasive procedures, including robotic-assisted knee replacement — has contributed to the steady rise in outpatient joint replacement over the past two decades. That growth has also been driven by the benefits that outpatient care can offer compared to traditional inpatient surgery. For appropriate candidates, those advantages include:

  • Same-day discharge and recovery at home.
  • Reduced exposure to hospital-based environments.
  • A specialized orthopaedic setting focused on surgical efficiency and safety.
  • Coordinated care from consultation through postoperative follow-up.
  • Potential cost savings compared to inpatient procedures.

“Joint replacement is evolving,” said Tricia Schildhouse, CEO of Shoreline Orthopaedics. “With today’s advancements in surgical precision and patient selection, many individuals can safely recover at home the same day. We’re proud to bring that option closer to home for Zeeland residents and patients across West Michigan.”

The Surgery Center at Westpark is a modern, 40,000-square-foot facility that brings comprehensive orthopaedic services together under one roof. The center allows patients to move seamlessly from consultation and imaging to surgery and postoperative follow-up in one coordinated location.

“Outpatient joint replacement is becoming a more established model nationwide,” Schildhouse added. “Patients are increasingly looking for safe, efficient surgical options that allow them to recover at home. The Surgery Center at Westpark positions us to meet that demand here in West Michigan.”

Surgeons performing outpatient joint replacement at The Surgery Center at Westpark include:

For more information about outpatient joint replacement at The Surgery Center at West Park or to schedule an appointment, please visit www.shorelineortho.com or call 616-396-5855.