Joint Replacement & Revision

For over three decades, Shoreline Orthopaedics has proudly delivered comprehensive, compassionate, and state-of-the-art orthopaedic services to the communities of West Michigan. Throughout those years, we’ve earned a reputation for medical excellence, integrity, and genuine dedication to every patient’s well-being. That tradition of trusted care continues with our joint replacement and revision specialists, who offer advanced expertise in restoring comfort and mobility to those living with joint pain.

Joint replacement doctors are highly trained in diagnosing and treating arthritis, joint degeneration, and complications from previous surgeries. These skilled orthopaedic surgeons specialize in joint care—offering advanced treatment options for the hip, knee, and shoulder, depending on their area of expertise. Using leading-edge techniques and implants, they help restore mobility, reduce pain, and enhance overall quality of life. In addition to performing joint replacements, our specialists are also experts in complex revision surgeries for patients with failed or worn implants.

At Shoreline Orthopaedics, our joint replacement and revision team combines surgical precision with a patient-centered approach. Whether you’re considering your first joint replacement or seeking answers after a prior procedure, we’re here to help you move forward with confidence.

Signs You May Need Joint Replacement or Revision Surgery

Painful joint symptoms that interfere with daily life may signal the need for a joint replacement consultation. You may benefit from seeing a joint specialist if you experience:

  • Persistent joint pain despite conservative treatments
  • Stiffness or loss of mobility in the hip, knee, or shoulder
  • Difficulty walking, climbing stairs, or performing daily activities
  • Grinding, clicking, or locking of the joint
  • Swelling that limits your range of motion
  • Previous joint replacement that has become painful or unstable
  • Infection, implant loosening, or wear after an earlier surgery

Our joint specialists diagnose and treat a wide range of joint conditions, including:

  • Avascular necrosis (AVN)
  • Complex revision joint replacement needs
  • Failed or infected joint replacements
  • Hip dysplasia or femoroacetabular impingement (FAI)
  • Implant loosening, dislocation, or breakage
  • Knee ligament damage with joint wear
  • Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
  • Post-traumatic arthritis or deformity

Orthopaedic Urgent Care

Injuries don’t wait, and neither should you. We proudly offer same-day appointments and walk-ins for children and adults with sudden orthopaedic injuries, such as:

  • Dislocations
  • Simple fractures
  • Sprained ligaments and strained muscles or tendons
  • Wrist, forearm, and lower extremity injuries

Get specialized care without the hassle or high cost of the emergency room.

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Superior Access to Exceptional Joint Care

At Shoreline Orthopaedics, our team of specialty-trained orthopaedic specialists, surgeons, and advanced practice providers works together to deliver outstanding care at every stage of your treatment and recovery. From your initial consultation to your final follow-up appointment, we focus on developing a personalized joint care plan tailored to your condition, activity level, and lifestyle goals.

Whenever appropriate, our doctors prioritize conservative, nonsurgical approaches such as physical therapy, bracing, and ultrasound-guided injections. When surgery is the best path forward, our team offers minimally invasive techniques and the latest in robotic-assisted joint replacement technology to promote faster recovery, less pain, and better long-term results. We also specialize in revision joint replacement procedures, carefully evaluating each patient’s anatomy, implant history, and functional goals to ensure the most effective outcome.

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Patient Education Center

Empower your recovery with knowledge. Our patient education center offers helpful resources on conditions, treatments, and wellness to support your health every step of the way.

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