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St. Joseph Mercy Oakland Orthopedic Program
From mending sprained ankles to knee replacements, SJMO’s nationally rated orthopedics program does it all. SJMO’s Joint Care Center offers personalized programs for total knee or hip replacement. The Center serves as a model for hospitals across the country. SJMO also has a renowned Foot and Ankle program, which specializes in artificial ankle replacement, postural and post-traumatic deformities, diabetic conditions and arthritic foot care. In addition, the orthopedic program offers acute trauma care around the clock at the SJMO Emergency Center (EC). We promise that you’ll be seen by a physician and started on your treatment within 20 minutes.
Our orthopedic surgeons use cutting-edge procedures like kyphoplasty and minimally invasive surgery. Diagnostics such as MRI and the latest CT scanning equipment help our physicians get to the bottom of even the most complex problems. Our renowned rehabilitation programs help our patients quickly resume functional, active lifestyles. In fact, for many procedures, our recovery time is considerably less than the national averages. Some surgeons and patients opt to use our outpatient facility, the Alice Gustafson Surgical Center. The center offers the convenience of a freestanding clinic with the peace of mind that comes with being on a hospital campus.
Our orthopedic services
SJMO orthopedics offers the following care and services:
- Foot and ankle disorders.
- General orthopedics.
- Hand and wrist disorders.
- Spine disorders.
- Joint reconstruction and replacement.
- Orthotics and prosthetics services.
- Outpatient procedures.
- Pediatric orthopedics.
- Physical therapy.
- Sports medicine.
- Trauma surgery.
- Treatment of fractures.
- Workplace injuries.
- 24-hour emergency care.
Research and advancements
Orthopedic research and advancements
have greatly improved clinical outcomes. People with chronic knee, hip
or shoulder pain have more options today than before. With the reduction
or alleviation of the pain, our patients can return to their optimal
functioning potential. If you would like a referral to a member of the
SJMO orthopedic team, call us at 800-372-6094.
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