Get expert hip, knee and shoulder care designed to help you move with less pain and get back to the activities you love.
Joint pain can feel like a sign to slow down—but the experts at Rockhill Orthopaedic Specialists know you’re just getting started. Rockhill offers the latest in total joint replacement surgery to help you feel your best.
Whether you're dealing with hip, knee, or shoulder pain, Rockhill has the team, training, and technology to put your life back in motion. So don't slow down—rock on with Rockhill.
Consider talking with a joint specialist if:
- Joint pain is limiting every day activities
- Walking or climbing stairs has become difficult
- Pain is interfering with sleep
- Medication, injections or therapy aren’t providing enough relief
You’re wondering if hip, knee or shoulder replacement might be right for you
Talk to a joint replacement specialist
Is joint replacement surgery the only option?
No. Many patients are surprised to learn that surgery is not a physician’s first choice for treatment. In fact, the experts at Rockhill Orthopaedic Specialists explore every possible option before recommending surgery. Physical therapy, medication, injections, and lifestyle changes may help relieve pain and improve your mobility.
Why Choose Rockhill Orthopaedic Specialists for joint care
For more than 75 years, Rockhill Orthopaedic Specialists has helped Kansas City move with confidence. Our team of board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeons specialize in knee and hip care, offering advanced treatment options tailored to your needs. Through our partnership with Saint Luke's East Hospital, Rockhill patients benefit from leading-edge care at a hospital recognized by The Joint Commission for excellence in safety and quality.
Stories from patients who get to rock on
Patient Story
Rockhill Orthopaedic Specialists Helps Former Bodybuilder Find Lasting Relief
Steven Tinkham was always proud of his active lifestyle. A born athlete, he grew up to find passion in biking and bodybuilding. But by the time he reached his 40s, an undiagnosed condition was beginning to take its toll—one joint at a time.
Patient Story
Putting Hip Pain on Ice: How One Former Hockey Player Found Relief
After months of persistent pain in her left hip, 37-year-old Andrea Cole of Lee’s Summit finally found answers thanks to Megan N. Mayer, MD, and Rockhill Orthopaedic Specialists.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a referral?
No. Rockhill Orthopaedic Specialists is accepting new patients. Call 816-246-4302 to schedule an appointment.
Am I too young for joint replacement surgery?
Genetic conditions, sports injuries, and disease are all reasons a patient may consider surgery—and these affect patients of all ages. In fact, patients between 30–50 are the fastest growing age group for joint replacement surgery. These range from weekend warriors to avid golfers to bodybuilders. In most cases, they are all able to return to the activities they love and save themselves years of pain and frustration.
What about recovery after surgery?
Recovery begins immediately after surgery. Most patients are up and walking within hours, often returning home the same day or after a short hospital stay. Over the first few weeks, physical therapy helps restore strength, mobility, and range of motion, while pain and swelling steadily improve. Many people resume daily activities and return to desk work within 4 to 6 weeks, though more physically demanding activities may take longer.
How long do new joints last?
Today’s joint replacements are made from durable materials, like ceramic, cobalt chrome, and special plastics. Between these new materials and advancements in surgical techniques, most patients enjoy more than 25 years with their new joints before they may need another replacement surgery.
Locations
Rockhill Orthopaedic Specialists–Lee's Summit
Rockhill Orthopaedic Specialists–Blue Springs
