- Mercy Orthopedics and Center for Joint Replacement Overview
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- Orthopedic Trauma
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Serving patients in two convenient locations
Mercy Center for Joint Replacement
Mercy Medical Center - Des Moines
1111 6th Ave
Des Moines, IA 50314
Mercy Center for Joint Replacement
Mercy Medical Center - West Lakes
1755 59th St.
West Des Moines, IA 50266
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(515) 643-BONE (2663)
jointcamp@mercydesmoines.org
Mercy Medical Center—Des Moines is designated as a Blue Distinction Center for Knee and Hip Replacement by Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Iowa. Mercy is the only Des Moines hospital to receive the recognition.
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- Joint Pain Seminars
Attend one of our free seminars and learn what you can do about knee, hip or joint pain. The presentation will focus on causes of pain and the latest treatments — including information about medications, nutrition and exercise.
Whether you have osteoporosis, a fracture or a congenital deformity, we treat all hip and knee conditions. Our capabilities include specific and focused physical therapy and rehabilitation, state-of-the-art arthroscopic techniques and the most technically advanced knee replacement options. 
Hip injuries and conditions
- Osteoarthritis – “wear and tear" arthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Traumatic arthritis - results from an injury or fracture
Knee injuries and conditions
- Knee pain
- Meniscus Cartilage Tears - tear in the shock-absorbing cartilage (meniscus) of the knee
- Ligament Tears
- Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury - over-stretching or tearing of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)
- Medial collateral ligament injury - stretch, partial tear, or complete tear of the ligament on the inside of the knee
- Articular Cartilage Wear
- Baker’s cyst - accumulation of joint fluid (synovial fluid) behind the knee
- Bursitis - inflammation of the fluid-filled sac (bursa) that lies between a tendon and skin, or between a tendon and bone
- Tendonitis - inflammation, irritation, and swelling of a tendon
- Dislocated kneecap - triangle-shaped bone covering the knee (patella) moves or slides out of place
- Osgood-Schlatter disease - painful swelling of the anterior tibial tubercle on the front, upper part of the lower leg bone
Treatment
- Total knee replacement
- Bilateral total knee replacement
- Total hip replacement
- Knee microfracture surgery
- ACL reconstruction
- Knee Arthroscopy
- Hip resurfacing
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