Joint Replacement
When joint replacement surgery is the best option, rely on the orthopedic surgeons at North Kansas City Hospital. Our board-certified surgeons have experience performing thousands of joint replacement surgeries, so we know what it takes to help you have the most successful experience possible.
Hip & Knee Replacement Class
This free class will prepare you for surgery and provide information about what to expect when you return home.
Joint Replacement Surgeries
At North Kansas City Hospital, you can take advantage of procedures, such as:
- Total and partial knee replacement
- Total and partial hip replacement
- Total shoulder and elbow replacement
- Revision of total joint surgery
Preparing for Joint Replacement Surgery
Rely on your orthopedic team every step of the way. You’ll receive excellent care, positive support and joint replacement preparation guidelines to help you understand what to expect before, during and after your joint replacement surgery.
To learn more about our orthopedic programs, call 816.691.5363.
Joint Replacement Nurse Navigator
Kara Orr, RN, MSN, CNL - Orthopedic Surgery Nurse Navigator
Leading up to surgery and throughout your road to recovery, lean on our nurse navigator to help you make informed decisions that fit your needs.
Kara is a dedicated and skilled nurse, who brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her role as orthopedic nurse navigator. With over 10 years of nursing experience, Kara has developed a broad understanding of orthopedic care.
She primarily works with total hip and total knee replacement patients prior to surgery to ensure they know what to expect and have the right resources as they go through surgery. She joined the NKCH team in 2017 and took on the role of orthopedic nurse navigator in 2021.