MemorialCare’s Long Beach Medical Center Recognized as Top U.S. Hospital for Orthopedics
In a recent evaluation of over 4,500 adult hospitals, MemorialCare’s Long Beach Medical Center has been named one of the top 50 best U.S. hospitals for orthopedics by U.S. News & World Report. The medical center also received high performance rankings for hip replacement, hip fracture, and knee replacement procedures.
CEO Blair Kent expressed pride in the center’s achievements, stating, “Continued national and regional recognition for these impressive achievements demonstrates that we never lose sight of the needs of our patients while consistently reaching high levels of excellence.”
The MemorialCare Joint Replacement Center at Long Beach Medical Center offers a comprehensive range of services including hip, knee, shoulder, and ankle replacement surgeries. The center’s outcomes surpass national benchmarks, with 95% of joint replacement patients being discharged home rather than to a skilled nursing facility or rehab hospital.
Medical director Dr. Andrew Wassef highlighted the importance of joint replacement surgery for patients suffering from chronic pain, stating, “Our center offers joint replacement surgery to patients looking for more permanent solutions for pain that affects their quality of life.”
The center utilizes advanced technology such as Mako™ Robotic-Arm Assisted Surgery for knee and hip replacements, providing surgeons with pinpoint accuracy and minimizing soft tissue damage. Dr. Wassef emphasized the benefits of this innovative procedure, including shorter hospital stays, faster recovery times, and a lower risk of revision surgery.
For more information on joint replacement surgery options at Long Beach Medical Center, including Mako technology, visit www.memorialcare.org/LBJointReplacement.