Orthopedic Services
Orthopedic Procedures
Saint Mary’s Orthopedic Services treats all orthopedic conditions through the most advanced techniques. We are recognized as a leader in complete orthopedic treatment and rehabilitation.
Saint Mary’s Orthopedic Services offers a broad range of orthopedic treatments. Our board-certified physicians and surgeons provide excellence in orthopedic care so you can return to your active lifestyle as soon as possible. Click on the following links for more information about a specific injury or procedure.
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Arthroscopy
Elbow
Foot/ankle
Fracture care
Orthopedic trauma
Joint replacement
Knee
Hip
Shoulder
Spine
Sports medicine
Physical Therapy
Arthroscopy
Arthroscopy allows an orthopedic surgeon to diagnose and treat disorders inside the joint through state-of-the-art instruments that provide a clear view of the joint. The physicians at Saint Mary’s are certified to perform arthroscopic examinations as well as perform arthroscopic surgery.
Arthroscopy is one of the most common orthopedic surgeries in the United States, and we are proud to offer this service to our patients. This technology allows our physicians to give an accurate diagnosis and provide proper treatment of joint problems, ensuring the best orthopedic care for all our patients. And, because arthroscopic surgery is far less invasive, this means less pain and much quicker recovery times.
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Elbow
Your elbow is an essential part of your daily life. It allows you to work, play and perform everyday activities. In fact, how well your elbow functions depends entirely on the integrity of the ligaments, tendons, muscles and bones that comprise this all-important joint.
At Saint Mary’s, our physicians are well-trained in the numerous surgical techniques and non-surgical treatment plans designed to restore function and range of motion. Whether you suffer from years of use or a traumatic injury, a chronic condition or a recent development, you do not have to endure pain or stiffness in your elbow.
Our highly trained physicians understand the intricate workings of the elbow. With our dedication to continuing medical education and our practice using the latest technology, we specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions of the entire upper extremity. So whether your condition is due to arthritis, a sports injury, an accident, a work-related injury or a congenital disorder, you can feel confident choosing Saint Mary’s for your orthopedic treatment and care.
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Foot/ankle
Foot and ankle pain are common disorders. Almost 80 percent of the population experiences foot pain in their lives. At Saint Mary’s, we believe that no one should have to live with painful feet. We are trained and equipped to diagnose and treat all problems involving the foot and ankle. We treat people of all ages, for problems such as calluses and bunions, as well as serious injuries and disorders. Many foot and ankle problems can be remedied with conservative care, including correctional orthotic devices. For patients with conditions that fail to respond to conservative care, surgical intervention may be necessary.
Foot and ankle surgery includes the treatment of fractures, repair of tendon injuries, correction of deformity, management of ankle instability and bone/cartilage from sports-related injuries, and comprehensive management of heel pain.
Saint Mary’s is dedicated to keeping our patients’ feet in the healthiest condition. Our goal is to relieve patients of chronic pain and to return function and enjoyment to everyday activities.
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Fracture care
If more pressure is put on the bone than it can stand, it will break or fracture. There are partial fractures and whole fractures. The bone can be seen through the skin in an open fracture and cannot be seen in a closed fracture. A broken bone or fracture is diagnosed through an x-ray, an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) or a CT (computed tomography) scan. Treatment options vary according to the type of fracture and severity. Saint Mary’s Orthopedic Services works to promote healing, alleviate pain and restore your bone to its normal function.
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Orthopedic trauma
Trauma is a term used to describe sudden injury by an outside force, such as injury through a sporting event or car accident. The Trauma Center at Saint Mary’s Health Care is verified by the American College of Surgeons and receives patients for any type of orthopedic injury. Health care is provided by trauma surgeons and staff who are trained to handle these medical emergencies.
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Joint replacement
When a hip, knee or shoulder no longer functions properly and other forms of treatment have been exhausted, joint replacement may be the answer. Saint Mary’s provides the region’s leading surgeons, most advanced technologies and state-of-the-art facilities to give you the best results before, during and after surgery.
Learn more about joint replacement services at Saint Mary’s.
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Knee
Perhaps you’ve had to give up bicycling. Just getting out of bed in the morning may have become an ordeal. And sitting on the floor to play with your children is out of the question. Whether you’re suffering from a past injury, or from gradual wear and tear of arthritis, knee pain can make it difficult for you to maintain an active lifestyle. The dedicated physicians at Saint Mary’s are experts in caring for people with knee pain.
From managing medications and physical therapy to the latest techniques in minimally invasive surgery or total knee joint replacement with the use of computer-assisted surgery, our specialists work with you every step of the way to provide the treatment that will restore your quality of life. We were the first in West Michigan to perform computer-assisted surgery for knee replacement. It’s a well-earned reputation for incorporating excellence in orthopedics with complete, individualized care for each patient – outstanding orthopedic care that will help you get back to enjoying the everyday activities of life.
Learn more about knee replacement services at Saint Mary’s.
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Hip
Your hip joint is integral in keeping your body in motion. But when your hip causes you pain, everything you do suffers – playing sports, working in the yard, even the simple act of walking. Our goal at Saint Mary’s is to ease your suffering from hip pain and get you back to your normal daily routine. We offer the most technologically advanced facilities in a relaxing atmosphere of caring, comfort and complete understanding. We provide state-of-the-art care for fractures, complex and common hip arthritis and other degenerative conditions of this joint.
If conditions warrant replacement surgery, know our physicians are specially trained, experienced and skilled in all aspects of total hip replacement. Using the most modern technology and surgical techniques, we work to restore the joy of movement to your life.
Learn more about hip replacement services at Saint Mary’s.
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Shoulder
The shoulder is considered by many to be one of the most complicated joints in the body. The physicians at Saint Mary’s have unparalleled expertise in the most comprehensive diagnosis and advanced treatment for problems related to the shoulder.
We were the first in West Michigan to perform reverse total shoulder replacement surgery for rotator cuff tears and failed shoulder replacements and the first to offer hope to athletes with the “Ream and Run” shoulder surgery.
Our expert staff treats everything from soreness caused by sports activities to chronic pain injuries to arthritis. Under our physicians’ care and guidance, breaks and arthritic conditions are addressed using state-of-the-art, reconstructive techniques. In conjunction with our team of physical therapists, our patients receive a continuum of treatment that is unsurpassed in this era of specialized shoulder care.
Learn more about shoulder replacement services at Saint Mary’s.
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Spine
Back pain can mean pain all over your body. The pain can become all-consuming and normal life can become bleak. At Saint Mary’s, we provide comprehensive services for patients suffering from the full range of spinal disorders. Whether you suffer from arthritis, a spinal fracture, degenerative disc disease or a disc herniation, the Saint Mary’s Spine Program offers an outpatient clinic where we evaluate and treat both degenerative and traumatic conditions.
We also offer inpatient services when other options are exhausted and surgery becomes necessary. State-of-the-art spinal surgery, called artificial disc replacement surgery, is offered only at Saint Mary’s in West Michigan. Minimally invasive spine surgery is the newest and most technologically advanced surgical spine procedure, and Saint Mary’s is also the only in West Michigan to offer this surgery to bring you back to everyday function and enjoy life again.
For more information about Saint Mary’s Spine Program, please click here.
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Sports medicine
At Saint Mary’s, we offer complete medical care to active adults of any skill. From the dedicated athlete to the weekend warrior, our goal is to help each individual regain an active lifestyle and to compete in sports at the highest level possible. So, whether you receive an injury playing touch football, running track at school or in dance class, you should be treated like a professional athlete. And at Saint Mary’s, you will be.
Our state-of-the-art facility cares for all athletic injuries. You will benefit from our staff of sports-medicine-trained physicians who specialize in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries due to athletic activity. Many of these disorders are treated with arthroscopic surgery, a minimally invasive surgical method that utilizes a camera to look inside a joint along with specialized instruments to carry out any necessary surgery in that joint.
Other injuries may respond to physical therapy or perhaps require more advanced surgery to promote optimum healing. In any case, our dedicated sports medicine physicians will focus their years of knowledge and expertise toward getting you back to your game again.
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Physical therapy
Saint Mary’s Orthopedics Services offers state-of-the-art musculoskeletal rehabilitation services at both of its locations. Here, therapy patients can expect to receive the most advanced care possible. It’s a tremendous convenience and benefit to have a centralized physical therapy class in our orthopedic unit. This allows our staff to ask the physicians for advice in person to develop rehab protocols that are designed to return you to optimum health and to help you continue with normal daily activity.
Pre-registration/admission process for surgery
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