The Joint Replacement Center
at the University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Centerbr
brJoint replacement is an option for individuals who experiencebrprolonged pain (more than 6 months) that does not improvebrwith conservative non-surgical means, and affects normalbrmovement and day-to-day life. This is a personal decisionbrmade by consulting your primary care physician andbrorthopaedic surgeon. While making the decision to havebrjoint replacement surgery is never an easy one, you can bebrcertain that the Joint Replacement Center at the Universitybrof Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center hasbrthe expertise, technology, and dedicated staff necessary for abrsuccessful outcome.
brIn 1975, UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center wasbrthe site of Anne Arundel County’s first joint replacementbrsurgery. Since then, our orthopaedists have performed morebrthan 5,000 joint replacements and continue to achievebrexcellence through the latest technologies and successfulbrsurgical outcomes. CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield hasbrdesignated our Joint Replacement Center a Blue DistinctionbrCenter for knee and hip replacement which is given tobrmedical facilities that have demonstrated expertise inbrdelivering quality care.
brWe offer a full range of partial and total replacementbrprocedures for the knee, hip, shoulder, elbow, wrist andbrankle joints. Minimally invasive surgical techniques arebroffered, while the latest replacement technologies improvebrthe strength of newly replaced joints. The center providesbrcomprehensive, team-focused care to patients before, duringbrand long after joint replacement surgery, and works to makebrevery patient feel as though they are our only patient.
brIn addition to our skilled orthopaedic surgeons, the center’sbrcare team includes a dedicated nurse practitioner whobrguides patients through every aspect of treatment and care,brphysical therapists and case managers. Personal outcomes arebrreviewed by the orthopaedic surgeon and joint replacementbrcare team, and prescribed treatments are modified as neededbrand followed-up with intensive post-surgical care to helpbrensure the fastest recovery possible.
brbrLearn more about our physicians below:
Dr. Hal Crane
brDr. Hal Crane is anbrorthopaedic surgeon, chairbrof orthopaedic surgery, andbrdirector of UM BaltimorebrWashington Medical Center’sbrJoint Replacement Center.brTo reach Dr. Crane,brplease call 410-553-8170.
Dr. Amir Moinfar
brDr. Amir Moinfar is anbrorthopaedic surgeon at UMbrBaltimore WashingtonbrMedical Center’s JointbrReplacement Center.brTo reach Dr. Moinfar,brplease call 410-691-3571.
Dr. John Barry
brDr. John Barry is anbrorthopaedic and spinebrsurgeon at UM BaltimorebrWashington Medical Center’sbrJoint Replacement Center.brTo reach Dr. Barry,brplease call 410-553-8170.
301 Hospital Drive, Glen Burnie, MD
br410-553-8282 | mybwmc.org
br_____________________________
Q. I have severe and painful arthritis in my knees. Can knee replacement surgery provide relief?
A. Knee replacement surgery can provide relief, decrease pain and improve quality of life in many patients. The decision to have knee replacement surgery is an important one and you should discuss it with your orthopedic surgeon. More conservative treatments, particularly if you are suffering from arthritis, include medicines, therapy, and injections. However, if despite good conservative care, your quality of life is starting to deteriorate because of pain and lack of mobility, knee replacement surgery may be what you need to regain the activities that arthritis has taken from you.
Hal Crane, MD, Director, Joint Replacement Center, UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center
at the University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Centerbr
brJoint replacement is an option for individuals who experiencebrprolonged pain (more than 6 months) that does not improvebrwith conservative non-surgical means, and affects normalbrmovement and day-to-day life. This is a personal decisionbrmade by consulting your primary care physician andbrorthopaedic surgeon. While making the decision to havebrjoint replacement surgery is never an easy one, you can bebrcertain that the Joint Replacement Center at the Universitybrof Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center hasbrthe expertise, technology, and dedicated staff necessary for abrsuccessful outcome.
brIn 1975, UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center wasbrthe site of Anne Arundel County’s first joint replacementbrsurgery. Since then, our orthopaedists have performed morebrthan 5,000 joint replacements and continue to achievebrexcellence through the latest technologies and successfulbrsurgical outcomes. CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield hasbrdesignated our Joint Replacement Center a Blue DistinctionbrCenter for knee and hip replacement which is given tobrmedical facilities that have demonstrated expertise inbrdelivering quality care.
brWe offer a full range of partial and total replacementbrprocedures for the knee, hip, shoulder, elbow, wrist andbrankle joints. Minimally invasive surgical techniques arebroffered, while the latest replacement technologies improvebrthe strength of newly replaced joints. The center providesbrcomprehensive, team-focused care to patients before, duringbrand long after joint replacement surgery, and works to makebrevery patient feel as though they are our only patient.
brIn addition to our skilled orthopaedic surgeons, the center’sbrcare team includes a dedicated nurse practitioner whobrguides patients through every aspect of treatment and care,brphysical therapists and case managers. Personal outcomes arebrreviewed by the orthopaedic surgeon and joint replacementbrcare team, and prescribed treatments are modified as neededbrand followed-up with intensive post-surgical care to helpbrensure the fastest recovery possible.
brbrLearn more about our physicians below:
brDr. Hal Crane is anbrorthopaedic surgeon, chairbrof orthopaedic surgery, andbrdirector of UM BaltimorebrWashington Medical Center’sbrJoint Replacement Center.brTo reach Dr. Crane,brplease call 410-553-8170.
brDr. Amir Moinfar is anbrorthopaedic surgeon at UMbrBaltimore WashingtonbrMedical Center’s JointbrReplacement Center.brTo reach Dr. Moinfar,brplease call 410-691-3571.
brDr. John Barry is anbrorthopaedic and spinebrsurgeon at UM BaltimorebrWashington Medical Center’sbrJoint Replacement Center.brTo reach Dr. Barry,brplease call 410-553-8170.
301 Hospital Drive, Glen Burnie, MD
br410-553-8282 | mybwmc.org
br_____________________________
Q. I have severe and painful arthritis in my knees. Can knee replacement surgery provide relief?
A. Knee replacement surgery can provide relief, decrease pain and improve quality of life in many patients. The decision to have knee replacement surgery is an important one and you should discuss it with your orthopedic surgeon. More conservative treatments, particularly if you are suffering from arthritis, include medicines, therapy, and injections. However, if despite good conservative care, your quality of life is starting to deteriorate because of pain and lack of mobility, knee replacement surgery may be what you need to regain the activities that arthritis has taken from you.
Hal Crane, MD, Director, Joint Replacement Center, UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center
