Southside Hospital's Department of Orthopaedics has an extensive network of physicians who specialize in the following areas:

Ankle
Ankle specialists are experts in treating fractures, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, impingement sprain and tendon disorders.

General Orthopaedic Surgery
General orthopaedic specialists diagnose, treat, and rehabilitate injuries and diseases of the musculoskeletal system, which includes bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and tendons. These physicans can see acute musculoskeletal injuries and routine orthopaedic problems. Treatments include minimally invasive and arthroscopy surgery for the spine, hip, knees, shoulders, ankles, elbows and wrists.

Hand
Hand surgery is the field of medicine that deals with problems of the hand, wrist and forearm.They care for these problems without surgery, and they are specially trained to operate when necessary.

Many hand surgeons are also experts in diagnosing and caring for shoulder and elbow problems. Hand surgeons are orthopaedic, plastic or general surgeons who have additional training in surgery of the hand.

Hip
Hip surgeons are experts at diagnosing and treating hip diseases such as osteoarthritis and hip fractures. Treatments include total and partial joint replacement.

Joint Replacements
The wear and tear of daily living can take its toll on joints, particularly the hips and knees. When non-surgical options such as medication or exercise no longer provide pain relief, you may wish to consider total or partial joint replacement surgery. Our joint replacement specialists bring with them, the highest level of credentials, specialty training and experience to help restore patient's mobility and independence. They use the latest technology and minimally invasive treatments to bring you a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient care. Learn more by visiting The Center for Joint Replacements.

Knee
Knee diseases such as ligament injuries, ACL injuries, meniscus (cartilage), anterior knee pain and miscellaneous knee problems are diagnosed and treated by surgeons who specialize in knee. Treatments include total and partial joint replacement.

Orthopaedic Oncology
Musculoskeletal oncology or orthopaedic oncology services offer diagnostic and treatment for the following conditions:

• benign and malignant tumors of the bone and soft tissues
• metastatic disease of the musculoskeletal system
• metabolic bone disease

Shoulder
Shoulder surgery can help with osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, rotator cuff and other types of arthritis. Surgical procedures for the shoulder include: arthodesis, hemiarthroplasty, oteocapsulsr Arthroplasty, Synovectomy and shoulder replacement.

Spine
Spine surgeons are physicians who receive special training in the diagnosis and treatment of the spine which include problems with the neck (cervical spine), mid back (thoracic spine) and low back (lumbar spine). Treatments include: Kyphoplasty (cement injections) for osteopathic fractures, a same-day procedure offering rapid relief for back pain.

Sport Injuries
The term sports injury, in the broadest sense, refers to the kinds of injuries that most commonly occur during sports or exercise. Some sports injuries result from accidents; others are due to poor training practices, improper equipment, lack of conditioning, or insufficient warmup and stretching.

Ancillary Services

• Diagnostic
• MRI
• Bone scan
• Laboratory
• Physical medicine and rehabilitation
• Pain management

Innovations in Orthopaedic Care

The Orthopaedic Department is very active in constantly upgrading to the newest total joint implant. The addition of the newest bio-technology materials enables enhancements to fracture repair and healing. Specialist care and attention is available at all times.

Complementary Services

As a member of the North Shore-LIJ Health System, our Orthopaedic Department has access to the most up-to-date orthopaedic techniques and the expertise of orthopaedic specialists to ensure that patients receive the highest level of care available.