Joint Replacement Surgery in Maryland & the DC Metro Area

When joint pain no longer responds to conservative care, our fellowship-trained joint replacement surgeons serve patients across Maryland and the DC Metro Area, offering advanced surgical solutions including ROSA robotic-assisted procedures to restore mobility and quality of life.

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Understanding Joint Replacement

Joint Replacement is a surgical procedure that removes damaged cartilage and bone from an arthritic joint and replaces it with prosthetic components made of metal, plastic, and ceramic. Precision Orthopedics offers hip, knee, and shoulder replacement using advanced techniques including ROSA robotic-assisted surgery for optimal implant positioning and faster recovery.

We perform joint replacement surgeries at Charles Regional Surgical Center, which US News rates as a top Orthopedic ambulatory surgery center in Maryland and is accredited by AAAHC. We also operate at leading hospitals throughout the region, ensuring our patients have access to state-of-the-art facilities and the highest standard of surgical care.

Types of Joint Replacements

Our Joint Replacement Team

Scott Berkenblit, MD, PhD
Knee & Hip
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Satheesh Ramineni, MD
Knee, Hip & Shoulder
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Sameer Saxena, MD
Knee & Hip
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Roy Carls, MD
Shoulder
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Matthew Thompson, MD
Shoulder
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Our Clinics Where We Evaluate Patients for Joint Replacements

Cumberland, MD
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Gaithersburg, MD
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La Plata, MD
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Laurel, MD
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Oxon Hill, MD
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Prince Frederick, MD
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Waldorf, MD
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White Oak, MD
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US News Top Ambulatory Surgery Center Award
Recognition — US News & World Report
Charles Regional Surgical Center - Top Ambulatory Surgical Center in Maryland
Orthopedics & Spine
Charles Regional Surgical Center, where our fellowship-trained joint replacement surgeons operate, has been rated a Top Ambulatory Surgical Center in Maryland for Orthopedics & Spine by US News & World Report. View our listing →

Signs, Conditions & Procedures

Some common signs you may need joint replacement include joint pain that persists despite medications, injections, and physical therapy, difficulty walking or climbing stairs, and pain that wakes you at night. Other signs include:

  • Joint pain that persists despite medications, injections, and physical therapy
  • Difficulty walking, climbing stairs, or performing daily activities
  • Pain that wakes you at night or prevents restful sleep
  • Joint stiffness that significantly limits range of motion
  • X-rays showing significant joint space narrowing or bone-on-bone arthritis

Some conditions that typically lead to joint replacement include severe osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and post-traumatic arthritis. Other conditions include:

  • Severe osteoarthritis (most common cause)
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Post-traumatic arthritis following joint fractures
  • Avascular necrosis of the femoral or humeral head
  • Rotator cuff arthropathy (leading to reverse shoulder replacement)

Joint replacement procedures performed at Precision Orthopedics & Sports Medicine include total and partial knee replacement, ROSA robotic-assisted knee and hip replacement, and shoulder replacement. Specific procedures include:

  • Total knee replacement
  • Partial knee replacement
  • ROSA robotic-assisted knee and hip replacement
  • Total hip replacement (including anterior approach)
  • Total shoulder replacement
  • Reverse total shoulder replacement

Frequently Asked Questions About Joint Replacement

Answers to common questions about Joint Replacement surgery and recovery.

  • Joint pain that persists despite medications, injections, and physical therapy
  • Difficulty performing daily activities like walking, climbing stairs, or getting dressed
  • Joint stiffness that significantly limits range of motion
  • Pain that wakes you at night or prevents restful sleep
  • X-rays showing significant joint space narrowing or bone-on-bone arthritis
Joint replacement is based on pain severity and functional limitation, not age alone. Patients from their 40s through their 90s have successful outcomes when the condition warrants surgery.
Modern joint replacements typically last 20 to 25 years or more with proper care. Implant longevity depends on activity level, body weight, and implant type.
  • Total Knee Replacement: Walking day of surgery; driving at 4 to 6 weeks; full recovery 3 to 6 months.
  • Total Hip Replacement: Walking day of surgery; driving at 2 to 4 weeks; full recovery 3 to 6 months.
  • Total Shoulder Replacement: Sling for 4 to 6 weeks; active use at 3 months; full recovery 6 months.
  • Precision manages Charles Regional Surgical Center, an award-winning outpatient surgical facility in La Plata, Maryland. We also operate at leading hospitals throughout Maryland. Your surgeon will discuss with you the most appropriate facility for your Joint Replacement surgery.
  • If your surgery is performed at Charles Regional Surgical Center, you will be discharged the same day. If your surgery is at a hospital, you may be admitted to stay overnight at your surgeon's discretion.
Robotic-assisted surgery, such as the ROSA system used by Precision at Charles Regional Surgical Center, uses advanced imaging and real-time data to guide implant placement with greater precision for Knee and Hip surgeries. The surgeon remains in control throughout the procedure while the robotic system enhances accuracy.
Flexible Options

Self-Pay Joint Replacement Package

We offer transparent, all-inclusive self-pay packages for patients who are uninsured, underinsured, or seeking a cost-effective alternative to traditional insurance pathways. The packages include your Precision surgeon's fee, the surgical facility fee, the anesthesia fee, the cost of the implant, and initial post-op visits in our clinic and physical therapy offices. Visit the Knee, Hip, and Shoulder pages for more information on each self pay joint replacement package.

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Related Specialties

Knee Hip Shoulder Physical Therapy

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