Joseph Maratt, MD

07/17/2025

Narda, we are so happy to hear that you're back to your active lifestyle after your total knee replacement with Dr. Maratt! Thank you for sharing your experience with us.

06/30/2025

01/07/2025

10” of ❄️❄️❄️ for my first day of cases in 2025! It’s a lot for Carmel, Indiana - but the roads were clear!

I took this video this morning while walking into the building that contains our orthopedic surgery center, hospital and clinic. It’s been open for a couple of years now, but it just looked especially beautiful today with the snowfall.

I spend my days doing robot assisted hip and knee replacements - cases with high technological and logistical complexity for the facility. A couple of years in, I appreciate all the planning and careful design to make it perfect for us and our patients.

Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics
Forté Orthopedic Research Institute
Franciscan Health

09/07/2024

I recently had the opportunity to teach the anterior approach for hip replacement at the Stryker DART Resident and Fellows Course. This muscle-sparing technique not only reduces pain after surgery but helps patients recover faster. It’s great to see more residents and fellows have exposure to it in their training programs.

Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics
Forté Orthopedic Research Institute
Franciscan Health

08/26/2024

08/23/2024

I’m incredibly proud of our teams at Franciscan Health Orthopedic Hospital Carmel and Franciscan Health Mooresville. Leading the expansion of our robotic joint replacement program to Mooresville has been an honor.

I’m deeply grateful to be part of a system that empowers us with the tools we need to deliver world-class care to patients in central Indiana. Our commitment to investing in people, processes, and technology is what makes it possible to achieve our exceptional outcomes.

Learn more about robotic joint replacement:
https://www.marattmd.com

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Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics
Forté Orthopedic Research Institute

07/30/2024

A few years ago, I set out to find a better way to present x-rays and MRIs to patients during consultations. When I couldn't find the right solution for our clinic, I decided to create it myself.

I quickly developed a proof of concept that we tested in our clinic, which provided valuable insights. These experiences have been instrumental in shaping Lumirai Viewer. I'm thrilled to share that we deployed our first release candidate at Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics this week. A heartfelt thank you to the IT team and my partners for their support.

This project has been a labor of love, and I'm excited to share this journey with you. Follow Lumirai for more updates!

We started Lumirai with a goal to empower healthcare providers with innovative tools to effectively present and explain medical imaging to patients. We are reimagining the process and developing technology to make it effortless. Our solutions are meticulously engineered to be intuitive and seamless, allowing the technology to fade into the background so that providers can fully engage and connect with their patients.

Stay tuned as we prepare to launch Lumirai Viewer - a modern & responsive medical image viewer secured behind a beautiful & informative digital signage platform. Follow us for more updates on our journey! 🚀

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05/23/2024

If you're experiencing knee arthritis pain which hasn't been help with non-operative treatments, you may be considering knee replacement surgery. Dr. Joseph Maratt shares insight on what to expect with knee replacement surgery and recovery. Don't worry, you will be able to return to the pickleball court! https://bit.ly/4bcWYAy.

04/27/2024

The key is doing everything we can to reduce pain and swelling in the first few weeks. If you can get good motion early on, the rest comes more easily.

For this reason I use:
- Subvastus approach (minimally invasive muscle sparing approach) which hurts less and allows for better motion and strength early on.
- No tourniquet to reduce thigh pain and swelling.
- Mako Robotics to personalize and ideally position the implants for each patient.
- Rapid recovery protocols with modern pain management techniques. When you’re up walking, doing PT and home the same or next day, you’re getting a head start on moving your knee and keeping it flexible.

If you’re considering knee replacement, make an appointment to learn more.

Total knee replacement is the most common joint replacement procedure performed today, with a large majority of patients reporting near or complete relief of their arthritic symptoms after recovering from surgery. Learn more about the difference makers in knee replacement surgery here: https://bit.ly/3J4TjbP

04/11/2024

I'm proud of our program and this recognition reflects our team's dedication to delivering the best outcomes in joint replacement. Continuous improvement, innovation and a culture of safety are the foundational elements of our program that guide our clinical and operational decisions.

The collaboration between Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics and Franciscan Health has been instrumental in the design and implementation of a comprehensive joint replacement program. Our combined expertise and experience will help us continue to set new standards and raise the bar in both outcomes and patient experience.

We are pleased to announce that Franciscan Orthopedic Surgery Center, a joint venture with Franciscan Health Orthopedic Hospital Carmel and Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics, has been awarded full certification for Advanced Joint Replacement with distinction by the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC), an internationally recognized accrediting body. Our patients can take comfort in knowing they will receive the highest quality of care. Learn more about this esteemed accreditation here: https://bit.ly/3PSdVYX

03/25/2024

Good morning, Carmel. Here's a photo of this morning's stunning sunrise at Franciscan Health Orthopedic Hospital Carmel.

📷: Dr. Christopher Doehring.

02/20/2024

Forté is excited to announce our partnership with the Hurt App to provide free access to urgent orthopedic care 24/7, 365 days a year. Learn more about the HURT! app and download today: https://bit.ly/3Pc1Sp1