Welcome to the Joint Replacement Institute at St. Vincent Medical Center in Los Angeles, a world leader in hip and knee joint replacement. Featuring hip resurfacing for younger and active adults, Hip, Knee, Shoulder Replacement and Resurfacing Surgery.

Knee
Arthroscopy & Replacement

Hip
Resurfacing & Replacement

Shoulder
Arthroscopy & Replacement

JRI at St. Vincent Medical Center

The 9,000 sq. ft. Joint Replacement Institute at St. Vincent Medical Center (SVMC) is an orthopaedic center offering specialized surgical services for the treatment of arthritis. The center has state-of-the-art imaging equipment, allowing for full on-site evaluation of patients by renowned orthopaedists.

Dr. Schmalzried and JRI Research Team Recognized

Take a look at this article in the Palos Verdes Peninsula News.

JRI Wins Stinchfield Award

Research paper is selected for prestigious honor

Volleyball player returns to competition

Ivan Dekovic wins gold medal at the World Master Games following hip resurfacing performed by Dr. Amstutz

HSS Distinguished Alumnus Award

Dr. Amstutz receives the 2010 Distinguished Alumnus Award from the Hospital for Special Surgery, New York

Becker's Orthopedic & Spine Review

Dr. Schmalzried honored in Becker's Orthopedic & Spine Review

Competitive Skateboarder Doing Stunts Again

Josh Harmony, top-ranked skateboarder, gives ESPN interview about how hip resurfacing, done by Dr. Schmalzried, has restored him to total function.

Dr. Amstutz - AAOS 2012

San Francisco - 02/08/2012 - Podium presentation: The Relationship of Sporting Activity and Survivorship after Hip Resurfacing

11/4/11	Dallas, TX
2/10/12	San Francisco, CA
3/29/12	Maui, HI
4/7/12	Kauai, HI

5/5/12	Charleston, SC
6/9/12	Seattle, WA
6/15/12	Portland, OR
9/15/12	Minneapolis, MN

The JRI Difference

Meet the MDs

The Joint Replacement Institute (JRI)at St. Vincent Medical Center hosts board-certified, nationally recognized surgeons, providing a comprehensive list of services, including:

Call us or visit us at:
(213) 484-7600
2200 West 3rd Street, Suite 400
Los Angeles, CA 90057

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	NEW - TAKE A LOOK AT THE PATIENT TESTIMONIALS Dr. Schmalzried discusses the latest knee replacement techniques on Ch. 9 News - July 6, 2010. Dr. Amstutz discusses the benefits of hip resurfacing on Ch. 4 News - July 5, 2010. Dr. Amstutz discusses the benefits of hip resurfacing on Ch. 9 News
	In-depth Videos now available, including: Interactive Animations Patient Testimonials
	Recent JRI Publications Publication Highlights
	New Technology Dr. Amstutz now uses the Biofoam porous coated Dynasty cup from Wright Medical Technology Inc. (read more)