U.S News and World Report Hip Replacement The end of shoulder, knee and hip pain begins at Torrance Memorial. One of the best joint replacement programs in Southern California that is available in the South Bay.

Our experience and expert orthopedic surgeons take the time to listen to your concerns and help you choose among a variety of treatment options that are right for you. Torrance Memorial Orthopedics performs nearly 2,100 joint replacements a year. Our multi-disciplinary team of experts include physicians, nurses, physician therapist, and pain management specialist, are dedicated to ensuring the best outcomes for you. Offering you a better experience, shorter hospital stay, less pain and a quicker recovery.

Joint Replacement Care Options

Diagnostics

Torrance Memorial is home to more than 60 board-certified orthopedic doctors to provide comprehensive exams and diagnose causes of joint pain. Torrance Memorial has advanced imaging technologies and facilities to give our orthopedists the most accurate information to treat orthopedic injuries and conditions, offering convenience for patients needing X-ray imaging, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans and other imaging technologies.

The Torrance Memorial Orthopedic Joint Replacement program offers experienced and expert treatment for joint pain, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, sports injuries, developmental dysplasia of the hip, avascular necrosis (osteonecrosis) and more.

Joint Replacement Surgery

Torrance Memorial Medical Center, clinics and physician offices provide advanced orthopedics care. Treatment options for reconstruction and replacement of hips, knees, ankles and shoulders may include:

  • joint replacementTotal Hip Replacement Surgery (Hip Arthroplasty), Anterior (Front) and Lateral (Side) approach
  • Minimally Invasive Hip Replacement
  • Birmingham Hip Resurfacing
  • Total Knee Replacement Surgery (Knee Arthroplasty)
  • Partial Knee Replacement
  • Total Shoulder Replacement Surgery (Shoulder Arthroplasty)
  • Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement
  • Partial Shoulder Replacement (Hemiarthroplasty)
  • Shoulder Resurfacing
  • ACL, MCL, UCL Reconstruction

Prehab Program

Facing joint replacement surgery? We’ll help you prepare.

Torrance Memorial Medical Center has partnered with the Beach Cities Health District Center for Health & Fitness (CHF) to help you recover quickly from your surgery by preparing in advance. Our six-week prehabilitation program—led by medical exercise specialists and created by Torrance Memorial orthopedic surgeons, nurses, physical therapists and occupational therapists—offers informational classes and exercise sessions specifically designed to help you prepare for your upcoming total joint replacement.

Classes will:

  • Help you prepare mentally
  • Help you prepare your home for post-surgery safety
  • Teach you to use a walker/crutches, including on stairs
  • Ease the stress on you, friends and family

Exercise sessions can improve recovery by:

  • Increasing strength
  • Improving function and balance
  • Decreasing post-operative pain
  • Decreasing time in the hospital

Cost: $222

Included:

  • 6 (2-hour) sessions (class + exercise), Wednesdays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., or Thursdays, 6 to 8 p.m.
  • CHF basic membership for 6 weeks—access to the gym 7 days a week to perform the exercises you learn

For more info: 310-374-3426, ext. 147

Rehabilitation

After having orthopedic surgery, it is important to make rehabilitation, including all appointments and related activities, a priority in your life. Full participation in rehab will help you recover quickly and will also increase the likelihood that you'll be happy with the results of the surgical procedure.

Torrance Memorial's highly trained rehabilitation services team is here to help you every step of the way. Our team includes skilled physical and occupational therapists who work to meet the individual needs of every patient in our on-site rehabilitation unit and gymnasium.

But be aware that the single most important participant in your health care team is... you!

Why Choose Torrance Memorial Orthopedics

U.S. News & World Report for Knee Replancement Surgery Torrance Memorial Orthopedics is the only program in the South Bay ranked among the top hospitals in Los Angeles by U.S. News & World Report for Knee and Hip Replancement Surgery. Torrance Memorial is the 5th largest private orthopedic hospital in Los Angeles County, designated as a CalPERS preferred center, and named a Blue Distinction Center for high quality knee and hip surgery care by BlueCross BlueShield.

Find an Orthopedic Surgeon

Call 310-517-4700, Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, for assistance in finding a highly knowledgeable and skilled orthopedic specialist, search through our convenient online directory or fill out the form below to request a highly recommended orthopedic surgeon at Torrance Memorial.