Beyond being painful, deteriorated or damaged bones and joints can keep you from leading a full, active life. Orthopedic surgeons at Baptist diagnose and treat virtually every musculoskeletal injury and condition. Our approach to complete orthopedic care is to address the underlying cause of the condition, relieve your symptoms and then help you regain your normal life as soon as possible.
- Arthritis
- Artificial Joints
- Arthroscopy of Joints
- Back Pain
- Bone Fractures (Broken Bone)
- Deep Lacerations
- Infections
- Knee, Hip or Shoulder Pain
- Osteoporosis
- Sprains in Arms or Legs
- Torn Ligaments
- Sports Medicine services include arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder, knee, hip, elbow, wrist, and ankle.
- Adult Reconstructive Surgery includes replacing parts or all of a deteriorated knee, hip or shoulder.
- Orthopedic Trauma Surgery repairs fractures in bones that can’t be treated with casts or braces.
- Hand Surgery includes treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis, trigger finger release, fractures and Dupytren's treatment.
- Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery is generally for correction of fractures and limb pain in children.
Orthopedic Services at Baptist Memorial Hospitals are closely associated with some of the most respected orthopedic clinics in the world. Our orthopedics team provides the latest in medical approaches, surgical techniques, imaging technology, pain management, innovative materials, prevention measures and rehabilitation therapies to honor our pledge that every patient receives the highest level of care.
To diagnose orthopedic conditions, our physicians will use arthrograms, bone scans, computed tomography, discography, MRI scans and X-rays. To treat various orthopedic conditions, our physicians might use corticosteroid injections or hyaluronic injections to relieve arthritis pain. Here are the surgical options our physicians might use to treat an orthopedic condition:
- Arthroscopic Surgeries
- Cartilage Repair or Resurfacing Procedures
- Fracture Care (Trauma)
- Joint Replacement
- Ligament Reconstructions
- Repair of Torn Ligaments and Tendons
- Spine Surgery
Baptist is known for its high-quality work in orthopedics, with more than 6,000 orthopedic patients treated through the Baptist Memorial Health Care system each year. Baptist orthopedic services focus on surgical procedures such as hip replacement and joint repair, as well as prevention of injuries, arthritis and osteoporosis.
