HIP AND KNEE SPECIALISTS
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As premier hip and knee replacement surgeons in Charleston, SC, Dr. Zimlich and Dr. Stem alleviate patient pain and discomfort using innovative techniques and technologies. Concentrating exclusively on knee and hip replacement, the Lowcountry Orthopaedics Hip and Knee Specialists operate at the Lowcountry Orthopaedics Surgery Center and area hospitals per patient preference.
Top rated for eight years in a row as Charleston’s Choice for best orthopedic surgeons, countless of satisfied patients walk away with a pain free, natural feeling knee or hip. From custom total knee arthroplasty using 3D printing to the area’s first and only outpatient surgery center based robotic knee replacement program, patients trust Lowcountry Orthopaedics Hip and Knee Specialists.
Signature services include:
- Custom total knee arthroplasty using 3D printing
- Same day robotic knee replacement program
- Personalized joint replacement experience
- Dedicated team of nurses, physician assistants, and physical therapists
- Proven outcomes for quick recovery and pain-free lives
Same day appointments are available at one of our convenient North Charleston, Summerville, or Daniel Island locations.
HIP & KNEE TREATMENT IN CHARLESTON, SC
As premier hip and knee replacement surgeons in Charleston, SC, Dr. Zimlich, Dr. Stem, and Dr. Huang alleviate patient pain and discomfort using innovative techniques and technologies. Concentrating exclusively on knee and hip replacement, the Lowcountry Orthopaedics Hip and Knee Specialists operate at the Lowcountry Orthopaedics Surgery Center and area hospitals per patient preference. A well-known and award-winning hip and knee replacement program, Drs. Zimlich and Stem, along with a team of dedicated nurses, physician assistants, and physical therapists personalize each patient’s joint replacement experience. Experience matters when it comes to hip and knee replacement surgeries. Our surgeons achieve proven outcomes that allow patients to quickly resume normal, pain-free lives.
Top rated for eight years in a row as Charleston’s Choice for best orthopedic surgeons, countless of satisfied patients walk away with a pain free, natural feeling knee or hip. From custom total knee arthroplasty using 3D printing to the area’s first and only outpatient surgery center based robotic knee replacement program, patients trust Lowcountry Orthopaedics Hip and Knee Specialists.
HIP & KNEE SPECIALIST
Richard Zimlich, MD
Hip & Knee Specialist
Eric Stem, MD
Hip & Knee Specialist
Neal Huang, MD
Hip & Knee Specialist
Sarah Burden, FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
Elizabeth Smiley, MMS, PA-C
Physician Assistant
Savannah Spearman, FNP-BC
Physician Assistant
Hip & Knee Specialists
Fast forward to feeling better with Lowcountry Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine’s board-certified and fellowship-trained surgeons that specialize in joint reconstruction and hip and knee surgery.
Same Day Appointments
JOINT REPLACEMENT SURGERY
BILATERIAL KNEE REPLACEMENT
The benefits of same-day total hip or knee replacement surgery include fast recovery, lower risk of infection, no risk of hospital-acquired illness, cost reduction, and increased patient satisfaction. Patients interested in same-day joint surgery should schedule an evaluation with Dr. Zimlich to review their medical profile for candidacy.
BILATERIAL KNEE REPLACEMENT
Dr. Eric Stem uses 3D-printing technology to create a more natural-feeling knee replacement. Using Conformis’s advanced systems, he tailors implants to each patient’s anatomy, enhancing satisfaction and recovery with personalized plans and 3D-printed instruments.
3D PRINTING
Hip & Knee Solutions
Total Knee Replacement
Knee Revision
Partial Knee Replacement
Hip Replacement
Hip replacement surgery is a safe and effective procedure that can relieve your pain, increase motion, and help you get back to enjoying normal, everyday activities.
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial hip replacements have been performed successfully at all ages, from the young teenager with juvenile arthritis to the elderly patient with degenerative arthritis.
3D Imprinting
3D-printing technology customizes knee replacements for a precise fit based on CT scans and X-rays, leading to a more natural feel, higher satisfaction, and faster recovery.
Robot-Assisted Outpatient Knee Replacement
Mako technology creates a 3D model to plan and execute precise implant placement with robotic assistance, reducing downtime, scarring, and post-operative pain.
Hip and Knee Videos
FAQ's
Same-Day Joint Replacement
The benefits of same-day total hip or knee replacement surgery include fast recovery, lower risk of infection, no risk of hospital-acquired illness, cost reduction, and increased patient satisfaction. Patients interested in same-day joint surgery should schedule an evaluation with Dr. Zimlich to review their medical profile for candidacy.