Joseph Schirmers, MD • Medical Director, United Hospital Orthopaedic Surgery
Mpls.St.Paul Magazine Top Doctors
Mpls.St.Paul Magazine Top Doctors
Minneapolis–St. Paul | Hip & Knee Replacement

Adult Reconstruction & Arthroplasty

Hip and knee replacement with an emphasis on patient-centered care and modern surgical technology—including robotic-assisted knee surgery.


Robotic-assisted knee surgery

Modern robotics can support pre-operative planning and precise bone preparation.

Highlighted: MAKO SmartRobotics™ and CORI◊ Surgical System

Hip replacement

Evidence-based approaches designed to restore function and relieve pain.

Primary & complex cases

Revision arthroplasty

Evaluation and treatment for failed or painful implants.

Thoughtful diagnosis & planning

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Robotic Knee Surgery

On this site, robotic-assisted knee replacement is featured to help patients understand what the technology is, what it is not, and how it fits into personalized surgical planning.

MAKO SmartRobotics™

Robotic-arm assisted platform used in knee replacement procedures.

Stryker MAKO (clinician) MAKO (patient)

CORI◊ Surgical System

Handheld robotics-assisted system designed for total and partial knee surgery (and additional indications).

CORI (HCP) CORI (patient)

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