In a move to increase access to convenient, high-quality and comprehensive orthopedic care, joint replacement surgeries once performed at Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center are now performed at the Joint Center - Memorial Hermann Orthopedic & Spine Hospital. Centrally located in Bellaire, Texas near The Galleria®, this facility brings Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center’s exemplary standards for patient safety, quality and excellence to a facility that is focused solely on orthopedic and spine care.
From affiliated physicians with academic appointments at McGovern Medical School to Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center support personnel, healthcare providers at Memorial Hermann Orthopedic & Spine Hospital are well versed in the latest scientific literature, research and treatment options in orthopedic surgery. In addition to educating the next generation of orthopedic surgeons, affiliated physicians and staff are dedicated to helping patients undergo inpatient procedures that restore or improve functionality and allow them to return to an active lifestyle. The convenient central location and small size make it ideal for outpatient surgery.
While joint replacement surgery is performed at Memorial Hermann Orthopedic & Spine Hospital, pre and post-operative appointments are scheduled in the joint center affiliated surgeons’ clinics, located in the Texas Medical Center.
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The Joint Center and its affiliated physicians offer a full range of non-surgical and surgical options to consider, including:
The Joint Center offers the latest minimally invasive techniques for knee and hip replacement including:
In addition to total joint surgery, Memorial Hermann Orthopedic & Spine Hospital affiliated physicians specialize in neurosurgery for spine-related conditions, sports-related spine and orthopedic conditions and injuries. Patients have access to the very latest surgical technology, including minimally invasive, arthroscopic and endoscopic procedures, as well as computer-assisted guidance for joint surgery and spine surgery.
Onsite imaging services (radiology, MRI, CT, fluoroscopy and digital X-ray), in addition to physical and occupational therapy, translate to convenience for patients both pre- and postoperatively. Patients also have a choice to rehabilitate close to home with Memorial Hermann Health System’s extensive network for physical therapy at convenient locations throughout Greater Houston.
Other Memorial Hermann Orthopedic & Spine Hospital amenities include:
Memorial Hermann Orthopedic & Spine Hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Advanced Certification for Total Hip and Knee Replacement. It is the first hospital in Houston to earn this advanced certification, which is given to Joint Commission-accredited hospitals, critical access hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers seeking to elevate the quality, consistency and safety of their services and patient care.
The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Advanced Certification for Total Hip and Knee Replacement was established in 2016 and is awarded for a two-year period. The advanced certification was developed in response to the growing number of patients undergoing total hip or total knee replacement surgery, as well as the increased focus on clinical evidence-based patient care as it relates to pain management, quality of life issues, functional limitation in mobility and the return to normal daily activities.
HOUSTON (June 25, 2020)
Dr. Zayde Radwan, orthopedic surgeon with Memorial Hermann Joint Center, shared treatment options for those suffering with arthritis.
HOUSTON (July 15, 2019)
The American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine inducted orthopedic surgeon Christopher Harner, MD, into its hall of fame at the organization's annual meeting in Boston on July 14.
HOUSTON (December 31, 2018)
To meet the needs of spine and neurosurgery patients, Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center developed the Memorial Hermann Orthopedic & Spine Hospital.
HOUSTON (December 27, 2018)
Hospitals will be required to post the cost of their standard services online, starting Jan. 1, 2019. Patients will be able to compare prices before seeking treatment.
HOUSTON (October 1, 2018)
Dr. Kristyn Greifer with Memorial Hermann Health Plan and Memorial Hermann ACO stops by to share the importance of Medicare Advantage plans.
HOUSTON (August 23, 2018)
The Houston Business Journal named 48 business leaders as honorees for the 2018 Most Admired CEO Awards, including Chuck Stokes, president and CEO, Memorial Hermann Health System.
HOUSTON (November 17, 2017)
The Joint Commission last week recognized Memorial Hermann Health System as a 2017 Pioneers in Quality™ Expert Contributor for its contributions to electronic clinical quality measure (eCQM) data.
HOUSTON (November 2, 2017)
A UTHealth doctor said 80 percent of the population will have back pain at some point in life. From activities like hanging Christmas lights to lifting heavy luggage, the holidays can be a treacherous time to injure your spine.
HOUSTON (November 1, 2017)
The fly-fishing paintings and golf course photos in Chuck Stokes’ office are there to remind him that he should take time to relax - but there hasn’t been much down time.
HOUSTON (November 1, 2017)
Memorial Hermann is one of the largest integrated health care delivery systems in Texas, with more than $5 billion in total operating annual revenue and more than 25,000 employees.
