Orthopedics
Leading the way in joint health.
Eaton Rapids Medical Center is thrilled to partner with Dr. Timothy Ekpo, DO, and the Michigan Joint Replacement Institute (MJRI).
MJRI operates under the leadership of Dr. Ekpo, who brings extensive expertise in orthopedic surgery and joint replacement. MJRI specializes in providing exceptional care for knee and hip conditions.
Although MJRI is primarily located in Jackson, satellite clinics are available at ERMC. Surgeries conducted by Dr. Ekpo and his team will be performed at ERMC as well as other medical facilities in Jackson.
Procedures
- Knee & Hip Osteoarthritis
- Outpatient Hip & Knee Replacement Surgery
- Joint Preservation
- Hip or Knee Fracture Care
- Robotic Hip & Knee Replacement Surgery
Knee & hip conditions seen at MJRI include:
- Knee & Hip Osteoarthritis
- Inflammatory arthritis
- Knee & hip pain
- Knee & hip injury
- Knee & hip & patella fracture
- Periprosthetic fracture
- Implant fracture/failure
Jiffy Knee Technique at MJRI
Dr. Timothy Ekpo is now the first surgeon in Michigan certified to perform the minimally invasive knee replacement surgery known as the Jiffy Knee technique. Patients undergoing knee replacement surgery with the Jiffy Knee technique experience a noticeable difference in their recovery process.
Unlike traditional approaches, it utilizes a medial side approach, avoiding cutting muscles and tendons. By minimizing the undermining of skin flaps, scarring on the anterior aspect of the knee, under tension as the knee bends, is eliminated.
The Patient Benefits of Jiffy Knee:
- Reduced Pain
- Decreased Swelling
- Less Need for Narcotics (most patients require only one postoperative prescription)
- Quicker Return to Mobility (average 7 days off ambulatory aids)
- Faster Resumption of Driving (average 10 days)
- Speedier Return to Work and Recreational Activities
- Enhanced Range of Motion
- Decreased Patellar Tracking Issues
- Overall Improved Outcome and Recovery Experience
- No Additional Costs or Upcharges
- Time Neutral for Surgeon Compared to Standard Techniques (50 minutes)
Dr. Tudor Tien – Foot & Ankle Specialist
Dr. Tien, M.D., grew up in East Lansing and earned his medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School. He is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with a specialization in reconstructive surgery of the foot and ankle.
Dr. Tien completed his orthopedic residency at the United States Naval Hospital in Bethesda, Maryland, followed by a foot and ankle fellowship at Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland.
Services Provided
- Ankle Replacements
- Bunions
- Foot Fractures
- Ankle Instability and Fractures
- Reconstructive Surgery of foot and ankle
Contact Information
Michigan Joint Replacement Institute
956 Cooper St. Jackson, MI 49202
www.michiganjoint.com
517.998.MJRI (6574)