Primary Hip & Knee
WHEN IT'S TIME.
A new joint. Done right.
Pain that’s slowed you down for months, or years, doesn’t have to be the norm. Dr. Baker will walk you through exactly what surgery involves, what recovery looks like, and what to expect at every step — clearly, honestly, and without rushing you into anything. From your first visit through full recovery, you’ll always know what comes next.
“New tools are only worth using if they actually help you heal. I don’t use something just because it’s new.”
How you’ll know when you’re ready.
Ready for a life without pain?
Maybe it’s your hip. Maybe it’s your knee. Either way, you know the feeling — pain that doesn’t go away, stiffness that slows you down, days that used to be easy that aren’t easy anymore. If you’ve tried the other options and you’re still stuck, a joint replacement might be the next right step.
There’s no single test for “ready.” Dr. Baker looks at how much the pain is actually costing you — sleep, work, the things you used to do without thinking about it — and talks it through with you honestly. If surgery is the right next step, he’ll tell you. If it isn’t yet, he’ll tell you that too, and what to try first.
What this care looks like.
The same standard, every time.
Not every joint problem is complicated, and it doesn’t need to feel that way. Dr. Baker walks you through the plan clearly: what the surgery involves, what recovery looks like, and what your life looks like on the other side of it. No jargon. No guessing. Just a straight answer about what to expect.
Dr. Baker takes on some of the hardest revision and infection cases in the region. That doesn’t mean routine care gets less of his attention. Every patient — whatever the case — gets the same plan, the same explanation, and the same follow-through. A standard primary replacement isn’t treated as a lesser visit. It’s treated the same way everything else is: carefully.
What to expect, step by step.
Before Surgery
A clear diagnosis, a conversation about your goals, and a plan that fits your life — not a one-size-fits-all script.
Day of Surgery
A team that keeps you and your family informed, not just handed a waiting-room update.
Recovery
Clear instructions on pain management, movement, and what's normal to feel in the first few days.
Weeks and Months After
A recovery timeline that's realistic for you — your age, your goals, your daily life — with checkpoints along the way, not silence until the next appointment.
Questions patients often ask:
How long is recovery?
It varies by case, but Dr. Baker will give you a realistic timeline for your specific situation, not a generic number.
Will it hurt?
There's discomfort, and he'll be honest about it — along with a clear plan to manage it.
When can I get back to normal life?
Stairs, sleep, work, walking — Dr. Baker will talk through your specific goals, not just "activity level."
Modern tools, used with judgment.
Used because it helps you. Never because it’s new.
Dr. Baker uses robotic-assisted surgery and modern implant options, including cementless components, when they genuinely help your outcome. You won’t get a tool because it’s new. You’ll get it because it’s right for your case.
There’s no single test for “ready.” Dr. Baker looks at how much the pain is actually costing you — sleep, work, the things you used to do without thinking about it — and talks it through with you honestly. If surgery is the right next step, he’ll tell you. If it isn’t yet, he’ll tell you that too, and what to try first.