What We Do
We achieve our mission through dedicated clinical trials, innovative research, rigorous implant testing, comprehensive education, and proactive advocacy.
Our Partners
Our research is made possible by the generosity of donors. We are grateful for the shared and aligned vision with our supporters.
Our Focus Areas
Our focus is on research, education, community, communication, and raising awareness to drive informed decisions and positive change.
Importance of Implants
How Arthroplasty Research Effects Outcomes
Implants are a crucial component of joint replacement surgery, providing the artificial surface needed to restore function and relieve pain in severely damaged joints. By replacing worn-out cartilage and bone with durable prosthetic materials, implants help patients regain mobility and perform daily activities without discomfort. These advanced components are designed to withstand the stresses of weight-bearing loads, making them essential for the success of the procedure and the patient’s long-term recovery.
Improving quality of life for our patients is our number one priority in the lab and operating room.
Our Mission
To Accelerate Arthroplasty Discovery
The Arthroplasty Research Chair at Concordia is an important partner with the Concordia Hospital and Concordia Foundation in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
One of the strategic directions of the Concordia Foundation is to promote and support Innovation, Research and Education. The Chair is governed by a Research Committee of the Concordia Foundation and we collaborate with the Foundation to achieve our mission and vision. Our mission is to accelerate arthroplasty discovery that improves health and quality of life through research, education and advocacy.
History
Research at Concordia began in 2009 at the Hip and Knee Institute located at 1155 Concordia Avenue and 1095 Concordia Avenue in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada in a 60,000 square foot facility.
Community Partners
We share best practices and seek collaborative opportunities to improve the experience for our patients – current and future. The Concordia Joint Replacement Group has had a long history of research, which has resulted in direct, tangible benefits to our patients.
Our Humanitarian
Mission
We partner with Operation Walk Manitoba, which is a charitable volunteer medical service organization whose purpose is to provide surgical treatments for people who live in developing countries and have little or no access to care for debilitating bone and joint diseases.
Media
Arthroplasty Research and orthopaedics are a focus of our work that has global reach and impacts thousands of people. Media inquiries or use of our marks and material should be directed to us via secure email.
Impact and Rationale for Research
We share best practices and seek collaborative opportunities to improve the experience for our patients – current and future. The Concordia Joint Replacement Group has had a long history of research, which has resulted in direct, tangible benefits to our patients.
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About Us
The Hip and Knee Institute serves 2,500+ patients a year from Manitoba and parts of Ontario, Saskatchewan, and Nunavut. Hip and knee replacements are more effective at improving quality of life than transplants, dialysis, and bypass grafting for the heart. We are home to the Reverse Hip Replacement.