Hip & Knee Replacement and Revision

As a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Brent Damer specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of hip and knee arthritis. His surgical expertise includes total hip replacement, total and partial knee replacement, as well as complex revision surgeries of total hips and total knees and the treatment of related infections.

Dr. Damer earned his doctorate in osteopathy at Des Moines University in Des Moines, Iowa. After medical school, he completed an internship in traditional osteopathy and his orthopedic surgery residency at Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. He went on to complete additional fellowship training in adult reconstruction surgery at New England Baptist Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts.

Dr. Damer is committed to providing personalized, evidence-based care and offering the latest surgical techniques and innovations to help patients return to their active lifestyles. Board certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery, he has been practicing at Central Indiana Orthopedics since 2009.

Learn more about Dr. Damer and his approach to patient care in the video below. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Damer, request an appointment online or call 800-622-6575.

Scroll down to explore the advanced technologies and muscle-sparing techniques Dr. Damer uses to help patients achieve the best possible outcomes from hip and knee replacement surgery.

Advanced Technology for Hip & Knee Replacement

Dr. Damer is passionate about utilizing the latest advancements in joint replacement surgery, including Mako SmartRobotics™, an advanced robotic-assisted technology that helps create a personalized surgical plan based on each patient’s unique anatomy.

Using real-time guidance during surgery, Mako technology helps optimize implant positioning and alignment, allowing for a more precise and individualized approach to hip and knee replacement.

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BackInAction™ Muscle-Sparing Knee Replacement

For patients considering total knee replacement, Dr. Damer offers the BackInAction™ muscle-sparing knee replacement technique in combination with Mako SmartRobotics™ technology.

Unlike traditional knee replacement approaches that may require cutting through part of the quadriceps muscle, the BackInAction approach works around the muscle whenever possible. By preserving important muscles and soft tissues, this technique may help reduce postoperative discomfort and support a faster return to daily activities for appropriate candidates.

If knee arthritis is limiting your mobility and conservative treatments are no longer providing relief, BackInAction Knee Replacement may be an option to help you get back to doing the things you love.

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Muscle-Sparing Surgical Approaches

Dr. Damer specializes in muscle-sparing techniques designed to minimize tissue disruption and support recovery whenever possible.

Subvastus Knee Replacement

The subvastus approach allows access to the knee joint without cutting through the quadriceps muscle. Preserving this important muscle group may help promote earlier mobility and a smoother recovery following knee replacement surgery.

Direct Anterior Hip Replacement

For hip replacement surgery, Dr. Damer performs the direct anterior approach, a muscle-sparing technique that accesses the hip joint from the front of the body without detaching major muscles. Many patients appreciate this approach for its potential to reduce postoperative pain and support a quicker return to everyday activities.

Dr. Brent Damer Patient Reviews