Walk in.
Heal through.
Move again.
A surgery center for the weekend soccer dad whose knees finally gave the ultimatum, the office manager who can't grip a mug without wincing, and the teacher whose hip has been stealing sleep for three years.
How ready is your body
for recovery?
Step 1 — Select your joint
Step 2 — Months managing this pain
6moEstimated Recovery Window
The conversation that changes the conversation.
Your first appointment is not about deciding anything. It's about understanding. A board-certified orthopedic surgeon reviews your history, listens to what the pain actually prevents, and explains your options in plain language. No jargon, no pressure — just clarity.
Common question
"Will they just push me toward surgery?"
Roughly 40% of patients who consult with us don't need surgery at all. We recommend the least invasive path that gets you back to your life.
Seeing exactly what's there — nothing more.
On-site MRI and X-ray imaging gives your surgeon a precise map of the joint before any decisions are made. The images belong to you. We explain every finding in plain terms, and you leave with a printed summary of what we saw and what it means.
Common question
"What if the images show something worse than expected?"
More information is always better than less. If imaging reveals something complex, it means your care plan is more accurate — not more alarming.
The weeks before matter as much as the day of.
Pre-operative conditioning — gentle strengthening, nutrition adjustments, and sleep preparation — reduces recovery time by an average of 2.3 weeks. Your care coordinator builds a personalized pre-op calendar. Every cleared item is one less variable on surgery day.
Common question
"How much time does pre-op take?"
Most patients complete pre-op preparation in 3–6 weeks. Some complex cases require 8 weeks. We'll tell you exactly what to expect at your consultation.
The part you'll remember least.
Most joint procedures at Mend take between 60 and 90 minutes. You're under the care of an anesthesiologist, a scrub tech, and your surgeon's dedicated team. Modern joint replacement components are designed to last 20–30 years. The room is calm, the team is practiced, and the next thing you know you're waking up.
Common question
"What if something goes wrong during surgery?"
Our complication rate is below the national average at 0.8%. Every procedure is planned with contingencies, and our team has managed every scenario in the textbook.
The milestones arrive faster than you expect.
Day one: you stand. Day three: you walk the hall. Week two: stairs with a railing. Week six: stairs without thinking about it. Your physical therapist checks in three times per week for the first month. Each milestone is logged, celebrated, and used to calibrate the next phase.
Common question
"How much pain should I expect after surgery?"
Managed pain — not eliminated, but controlled — is the baseline. Most patients describe post-op discomfort as significantly less than the chronic pain they'd been living with.
The moment the surgery becomes worth it.
Soccer. Morning walks. Sleeping past 4am. Carrying groceries without rehearsing the grip. Return-to-activity clearance is individualized — your surgeon signs off based on your imaging, your functional tests, and your goals. Not a calendar. Not a protocol. You.
Common question
"Will I ever get back to the things I gave up?"
In 94% of cases, yes. The remaining 6% return to modified versions of their activities — which is still a dramatic improvement over where they started.
The part that happens
after you leave.
These are the moments our patients remember. Not the surgery — what came after.
I coached my son's soccer game on week ten. The surgeon told me that was early. I told him I had motivation.
Managed knee pain for 2.5 years before consulting Mend. Back to recreational soccer at week 11.
David Okafor, 52
Total Knee Replacement
9
weeks
Three years of interrupted sleep, and now I wake up and just... get out of bed. It sounds small. It isn't.
Retired teacher, bilateral hip pain. Chose resurfacing over replacement for long-term mobility.
Margaret Chen, 61
Hip Resurfacing
11
weeks
I can hold a coffee mug with both hands now. My colleagues noticed before I told anyone.
Office manager with 18-month shoulder impingement. Minimally invasive repair, virtual follow-ups.
James Whitfield, 44
Shoulder Labrum Repair
7
weeks
Seven questions.
A clearer path forward.
No phone number required. No commitment. Just your answers reflected back as a personalized recovery plan — and a consultation request if you want one.
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