Evan Rhea, M.D.

02/27/2026

A knee replacement that’s designed for you.

Kinematic alignment total knee replacement focuses on restoring your knee’s natural anatomy—not forcing it into a standard mold.

✔ More natural movement
✔ Personalized alignment
✔ Designed to help you move with confidence

If knee pain is holding you back, it may be time to explore a more customized solution.

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02/24/2026

What do I actually “do” during a total hip replacement surgery? I’m glad you asked…

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02/11/2026

Basics of Hip Arthritis! Head over to evanrheamd.com to read more about hip arthritis.

01/30/2026

Stay safe in the snow and ice!

01/29/2026

Let me introduce myself!
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01/12/2026

I’m excited to share that my new website is officially live!

As an orthopedic surgeon at Ellis & Badenhausen Orthopaedics specializing in joint replacement, I designed this site to give patients clear, helpful information about hip and knee replacement options, recovery, and what to expect at every step of care.

👉 Visit the new website to learn more and see how my team and I can help you get back to moving comfortably.

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01/01/2026

Happy New Year! As we step into a new year, I want to thank my patients and their families for the trust you’ve placed in me. It’s been a privilege to help so many of you get back to walking, moving, and living life with less pain through hip and knee replacement.

A new year is often about fresh starts, and if joint pain has been holding you back, know that effective options are available. My goal is always to help patients regain function, confidence, and quality of life in a safe and thoughtful way.

Wishing you a healthy, active, and pain-free year ahead. Cheers to 2026!

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas to all! 🎄🎁

12/21/2025

🌟 Considering a Total Knee Replacement? There’s a Better Way to Restore Your Natural Motion. 🌟

As an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in kinematic alignment total knee arthroplasty, my focus is simple:
Rebuild your knee the way your body was designed to move.

Traditional knee replacements use a one-size-fits-all alignment.
Kinematic alignment is different—it tailors the implant position to your unique anatomy, aiming for:

✅ More natural movement
✅ Better early function
✅ Less stiffness
✅ A knee that feels more like your own

If knee pain is limiting your work, workouts, or everyday life, you don’t have to settle for “just getting by.”
A more personalized approach to knee replacement is here.

📞 Ready to take the next step?
Schedule a consultation and let’s get you moving again—with confidence and comfort.

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Ellis & Badenhausen Orthopaedics offers expert orthopaedic care for patients of all ages. Contact us today for a consultation and start your journey to a healthier you.

12/11/2025

I find NSAIDs extremely helpful for multi-modal pain management after knee replacement surgery. Celecoxib (Celebrex) is a great addition to traditional narcotics and other analgesics. Sometimes surgeons and pharmacists are hesitant to give patients these medications for risks of increased bleeding in patients who are already on aspirin or a stronger blood thinner (such as Eliquis). This study gives more evidence that this is a safe practice, even in patients who are on blood thinners chronically for conditions such as A-fib

American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons - AAHKS
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
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Administration of COX-2 NSAIDs in chronically anticoagulated patients undergoing TKA was not associated with increased transfusions or readmissions. They had a lower risk of MUA and reduced opioid consumption at 90d postop.

https://www.arthroplastyjournal.org/article/S0883-5403(25)01418-4/fulltext

11/28/2025

Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving!

10/13/2025

Hope everyone had a great weekend! I unfortunately had to be inside for much of the weekend and miss the fantastic weather. 🌅🍂However, I was able to help very thankful patients who had fallen and sustained femur fractures. One Intramedullary nailing and 2 total hip replacements for hip fractures. All 3 patients are already back to walking with assistance.

Total hip replacements are usually done for patients with hip arthritis. However, this is a very powerful and effective surgery for the “right” patient with a hip fracture (femoral neck fracture). Patients are able to walk on the hip right away without worry of the fracture not healing or the chance at developing arthritis in the future.

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