Hip & Knee Replacement & Arthritis

Explore innovative surgical and non-surgical treatment options.

Highly trained specialists and staff at MUSC Health are dedicated to helping those who experience issues related to orthopaedics and arthritis live more active lives with less discomfort. Patients of all ages are evaluated and treated with the most innovative technology available at a level of care that can only be found at an academic medical center.

Many of our hospital facilities have achieve additional certification and recognition for the quality of care we provide to patients undergoing a joint replacement surgery. These certifications and recognitions include Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Hip, Knee, and Shoulder Replacement Certifications, Blue Distinction for Hip and Knee Replacement, Det Norske Veritas (DNV) Certification for Hip and Knee Replacement, and US News and World Report High Performing in Hip Replacement.

Blue Distinction Specialty Care® is a national designation is awarded by the local Blue Cross and Blue Shield (BCBS). This designation recognizes healthcare providers who deliver high quality care meet the needs of hip and knee replacement patients.

The DNV Advanced Hip & Knee Replacement Certification recognizes excellence in hip and knee replacements and demonstrates adherence to DNV standards and to the guidelines available through the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.

The Joint Commission National Quality Approval emblem

The Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval® is a symbol of quality that reflects on organization’s commitment to providing safe and effective patient care.

The US News & World Report designation for High Performing in Hip Replacement reflects our commitment to restoring mobility and reducing pain through advanced orthopedic care.

Whether exploring non-surgical options or joint replacement, you will have a team to support you in making the choices that will serve you best.

Leading the way forward is a team effort.

Joint Replacement

Learn more about MUSC Health’s hip and knee replacement program and the patient experience.

Robotics-Assisted Joint Replacement Surgery – Now Available

MUSC Health is now using the CORI Surgical System, a robotics-assisted platform, to deliver state-of-the-art partial and total knee replacement, and hip replacement. Our robot – the “CORI” – is a handheld device that works in conjunction with your surgeon’s skilled hands to achieve accurate positioning of components during planning and surgery. With 3D digital modeling, you get a surgical plan that’s customized to your unique anatomy. That means you have a quicker recovery and get back to the life you had before living with joint pain.

Interested in learning more? Call 843-876-0111 to schedule an appointment with a joint replacement provider.

Conditions We Treat

The Joint Health team provides customized treatment to patients with conditions including:

Osteoarthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis
Psoriatic arthritis
Gout
Fractures
Knee, shoulder, ankle, elbow, and other injured joints
Single or multiple painful joints

Services

Our comprehensive services are designed to assist patients in all of their joint health needs including from the first sign of joint pain through total joint replacements.

MUSC Health's Joint Pain Expert Team assists patients with: