For over three decades, Dr. Jeffrey H. DeClaire has led the way in orthopedic knee surgery — driven by a passion for innovation, a focus on patient outcomes, and a commitment to advancing the standard of care. As chief of orthopedic surgery and director of adult reconstructive and joint replacement at Henry Ford Rochester Hospital, and founder of the Michigan Knee Institute in Rochester Hills, Dr. DeClaire has helped thousands of patients reclaim pain-free movement.
Known for performing more than 1,000 surgeries a year, Dr. DeClaire takes a precise, personalized, and patient-centered approach. He pioneered the Elite Knee procedure — a minimally invasive technique that uses robotic technology, computer generated imaging, and a digital ligament-tensioning device to ensure optimal implant alignment and soft-tissue balance. The result: a more natural-feeling knee and a 98% patient satisfaction rate, far exceeding national averages.
In 2024, Dr. DeClaire made headlines once again when he became the first surgeon in the U.S. to perform a knee replacement using a medial constrained tibial insert with a robotic-assisted platform — helping patients experience improved joint stability and function throughout a full range of motion.
And in May 2025, he achieved another significant milestone: becoming the fi rst surgeon in Michigan to implant the Oxford® Cementless Partial Knee — the only FDA-approved cementless partial knee system in the country. Designed for patients with isolated medial knee arthritis, this implant offers a bone-preserving, minimally invasive solution with faster recovery and excellent long-term outcomes. “Our top priority is our patients,” says Dr. DeClaire. “These innovations allow us to provide more options, better outcomes, and a faster return to an active life.”
At the Michigan Knee Institute, Dr. DeClaire and his expert team off er outpatient knee replacements, cartilage restoration, and arthroscopy — delivering leading-edge care in a supportive, patient-focused environment.
With every new advancement, Dr. DeClaire continues to redefine what’s possible in knee surgery — one patient, one step, one innovation at a time.
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