Lawrence, Kan.-based OrthoKansas earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for advanced total hip and knee replacement.
The certification recognizes centers with high standards of care during total hip and knee replacements. OrthoKansas, part of Lawrence Memorial Hospital Health, underwent an on-site review March 10, according to a March 18 news release.
"As an accredited Total Joint Replacement program, patients can feel confident that they are treated with the most up to date, evidence-based practices that result in superior outcomes," said Adam Goodyear, MD, LMH Health's chief of surgery.