Joshua T. Anderson, MD - Hip & Knee Reconstruction

04/25/2026

The anterior approach, "from the front", for a hip replacement is a muscle-sparing surgical approach that has demonstrated multiple clinical benefits in the literature, including a faster recovery, less postoperative pain, more precise component placement, and more consistent restoration of limb length and femoral offset amongst others.

There are multiple incision options for this approach, including the "bikini approach", which I offer my patients. This incision follows your natural skin crease, can be seen as more cosmetically pleasing for patients, and has demonstrated improved incision healing, partially due to less tension on the skin.

More options, better care, Up North!

04/18/2026

Gary made his recoveries look easy! I performed staged MUSCLE-SPARING knee replacements for him while also using a personalized alignment to help best restore his pre-arthritic alignment with his knees. These two factors can make knee replacement recovery much easier, less painful, shorter in duration, and it might help make for happier, and more functional replacements in the long-term. How your knees are done from a technical standpoint matters! Do not let horror stories or other negative experiences deter you from achieving pain relief with your knees. Gary is living proof that it does NOT have to be a difficult and painful experience!

Better care, up North!

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04/11/2026

I love a good revision surgery, and this was a BIG one! A lot of bone loss requiring revision of all components. The original hip replacement was done in the 1990s when wear rates and component durability were not nearly as good as they are today. Everything went extremely well. More updates to follow!

Complex and complicated revision arthroplasty surgeries do NOT need to leave Northern Michigan! Just call us!

Better care, better outcomes, Up North!

Great Lakes Orthopaedic Center, Great Lakes Orthopaedic Center - North Division

04/09/2026

03/28/2026

FYI: A multitude of studies demonstrate that surgeon training, pedigree, and annual surgical volume matters for improving hip and knee arthroplasty outcomes and lowering complication rates.

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03/14/2026

Jason had not one, but two bad knees at a younger age. They were really limiting his activities and quality of life despite non-operative treatment, so we decided to proceed with muscle-sparing/subvastus total knee replacements. I performed them with a personalized alignment, i.e. my goal was to restore his pre-arthritic alignment with my reconstruction. Doing this may help with an easier recovery, a knee replacement that functions closer to how a normal knee is supposed to, and make for a happier total knee. Both surgeries went exceptionally well, and he recovered very quickly! Knee replacement recovery does not have to be a very painful, drawn-out experience. Muscle sparing surgery and personalized alignment strategies can help!

Better care, up North!

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Great Lakes Orthopaedic Center - North Division, Great Lakes Orthopaedic Center

02/28/2026

More 5⭐️reviews from 5⭐️patients! Doing my best to keep northern Michigan moving with as little hip and knee pain as possible. Working to make recoveries as easy as possible while absolutely optimizing outcomes as much as possible. Don't let your hip or knee slow you down in life. Life is too short!

Better care, up North!

Great Lakes Orthopaedic Center - North Division, Great Lakes Orthopaedic Center

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02/08/2026

Wade developed avascular necrosis in both of his hips that progressed far enough where hip replacement surgery was his only realistic option, even with him being so young. I performed staggered anterior-approach/muscle sparing total hip replacements for him over the past year, and he has done phenomenally well. He recovered very quickly and is now back to doing all everything he wants to do without hip pain. I'm very proud of his progress. His hip replacements should serve him well for many years to come.

Better care, Up North!

Great Lakes Orthopaedic Center - North Division, Great Lakes Orthopaedic Center

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01/26/2026

I get to work with some awesome people. My team knows how much I love Metallica! It takes a village to do what I do.

Master of Arthroplasty!

01/24/2026

I was very happy to team up with the good people at Prescribe FIT on their podcast, Optimized, to discuss an important topic in orthopaedics, especially the joint replacement world. Obesity is challenging for many people, but help is always available. A thoughtful, caring approach to this issue with patients is one key to successfully getting people moving better with less pain and getting to a healthier place in life.

https://www.prescribefit.com/joshua-anderson-md-compassionate-optimization-discussing-obesity-in-orthopedic-care/

Here is the full YouTube video of our conversion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p93dd5d4JYc&t=1s

Great Lakes Orthopaedic Center - North Division, Great Lakes Orthopaedic Center

In this episode, Dr. Anderson shares a practical, patient-first approach for engaging overweight and obese patients without stigma—and with results.

01/18/2026

I love what I do. My patients are fantastic. I am fortunate to have incredible staff members and a phenomenal mid-level that help me take the best care of patients with hip and knee issues. We are always striving for the best.

Better care, up North.
Great Lakes Orthopaedic Center, Great Lakes Orthopaedic Center - North Division

01/13/2026

Cynthia had not 1, but 3 joints replaced in 2025! She did phenomenal with each one and recovered very quickly. Each surgery was performed with a muscle-sparing approach. She is back doing the things she loves without pain! Here's to a much less painful 2026 for Cynthia!

Better care, up North!

Great Lakes Orthopaedic Center - North Division, Great Lakes Orthopaedic Center

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