Hip and Knee
The joints of the hips and knees are prone to damage. Whether the cause is overuse, athletic injuries, arthritis, trauma or some other condition, hip and knee pain can be hard to ignore. And it should not be ignored.
The Center for Joint Care is the one place in San Diego where patients with degenerative joint disease or pre-arthritic conditions receive advanced comprehensive joint care. Learn more about hip and knee replacement at the Center for Joint Care.
UC San Diego Health System orthopedic surgeons are committed to helping you regain function and eliminate hip and knee pain. Our surgeons are leaders in minimally invasive surgical techniques, hip and knee replacements, hip resurfacing, arthroscopy and cartilage transplantation. We utilize unmatched imaging capabilities to get you healed faster.
Our team includes a dedicated rheumatologist with expertise in treating the musculoskeletal challenges of patients with osteoarthritis and other degenerative conditions of the joints. We offer comprehensive treatment for hip and knee pain from experts who are continually raising the bar in surgical and nonsurgical care.
Our goal is to help our patients maximize their mobility and minimize pain. Read about our expertise in treating hip and knee conditions by clicking on the links below. Also visit UC San Diego Sports Medicine and Center for Joint Care for more information on hip and knee injuries and treatment.
Read More About:
Hip replacement and resurfacing
Total and partial knee replacement
Cartilage transplantation
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Overuse Injuries with Dr. Ken Taylor
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Joint-Related Sports Injuries with Scott Ball, MD
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Managing Hip Pain with Catherine Robertson, MD
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Managing Knee Pain with Natalie Voskanian, MD
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Facing Hip or Knee Replacement? Attend an Informative Joint Replacement Class
Learn more about hip or knee replacement surgery. Classes are taught by our multidisciplinary joint surgery team, which includes nurses, physical therapists and occupational therapists. You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions so that you feel comfortable with every aspect of the joint replacement process.
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UC San Diego Medical Center map
Classes are held on the 1st Wednesday of every month from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. in the 5th floor conference room. Classes are also offered in Spanish.
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Thornton Hospital map
Classes are held on the 3rd Wednesday of every month from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. in Building 1 (located next to the Radiation Oncology PET/CT Center).
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To Register please select a class below.
For more information, call Patient Education at 619-543-3646.
Upcoming Joint Replacement Classes: