Evan Rhea, M.D.

01/01/2026

Happy New Year! As we step into a new year, I want to thank my patients and their families for the trust you’ve placed in me. It’s been a privilege to help so many of you get back to walking, moving, and living life with less pain through hip and knee replacement.

A new year is often about fresh starts, and if joint pain has been holding you back, know that effective options are available. My goal is always to help patients regain function, confidence, and quality of life in a safe and thoughtful way.

Wishing you a healthy, active, and pain-free year ahead. Cheers to 2026!

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas to all! 🎄🎁

12/21/2025

🌟 Considering a Total Knee Replacement? There’s a Better Way to Restore Your Natural Motion. 🌟

As an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in kinematic alignment total knee arthroplasty, my focus is simple:
Rebuild your knee the way your body was designed to move.

Traditional knee replacements use a one-size-fits-all alignment.
Kinematic alignment is different—it tailors the implant position to your unique anatomy, aiming for:

✅ More natural movement
✅ Better early function
✅ Less stiffness
✅ A knee that feels more like your own

If knee pain is limiting your work, workouts, or everyday life, you don’t have to settle for “just getting by.”
A more personalized approach to knee replacement is here.

📞 Ready to take the next step?
Schedule a consultation and let’s get you moving again—with confidence and comfort.

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Ellis & Badenhausen Orthopaedics offers expert orthopaedic care for patients of all ages. Contact us today for a consultation and start your journey to a healthier you.

12/11/2025

I find NSAIDs extremely helpful for multi-modal pain management after knee replacement surgery. Celecoxib (Celebrex) is a great addition to traditional narcotics and other analgesics. Sometimes surgeons and pharmacists are hesitant to give patients these medications for risks of increased bleeding in patients who are already on aspirin or a stronger blood thinner (such as Eliquis). This study gives more evidence that this is a safe practice, even in patients who are on blood thinners chronically for conditions such as A-fib

American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons - AAHKS
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Ellis & Badenhausen Orthopaedics

Administration of COX-2 NSAIDs in chronically anticoagulated patients undergoing TKA was not associated with increased transfusions or readmissions. They had a lower risk of MUA and reduced opioid consumption at 90d postop.

https://www.arthroplastyjournal.org/article/S0883-5403(25)01418-4/fulltext

11/28/2025

Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving!

10/13/2025

Hope everyone had a great weekend! I unfortunately had to be inside for much of the weekend and miss the fantastic weather. 🌅🍂However, I was able to help very thankful patients who had fallen and sustained femur fractures. One Intramedullary nailing and 2 total hip replacements for hip fractures. All 3 patients are already back to walking with assistance.

Total hip replacements are usually done for patients with hip arthritis. However, this is a very powerful and effective surgery for the “right” patient with a hip fracture (femoral neck fracture). Patients are able to walk on the hip right away without worry of the fracture not healing or the chance at developing arthritis in the future.

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Norton Women's & Children's Hospital

10/09/2025

Loving this praise for Dr. Rhea! 🙌 At E&B Ortho, our team takes the time to listen, answer every question, and provide the highest level of care for all patients.

09/27/2025

Congrats to Trinity Football for the big W against rival St. X! I worked as the team physician last night @ L&M Cardinal Stadium. Always great to spend time with the Rocks!

08/31/2025

Taking care of business this Sunday of the Labor Day weekend!
92 year old lady fell and broke her hip. In these cases a cemented hemiarthroplasty (partial hip replacement) is a very successful and powerful operation. Her pain will be better immediately and she will walk on this leg later today with physical therapy

08/29/2025

08/25/2025

Happy Monday!
I love starting my week with my favorite surgery to perform. Anterior approach hip replacement. Minimally invasive but maximally effective. This patient will stand and walk before leaving the surgery center, use a walker for 1-2 weeks and likely be recovered (function better than before surgery) around 6 weeks from now. Have a great week everyone!

07/20/2025

Thank you for the appreciation from all at Ellis & Badenhausen Orthopaedics!