We are proud to have a board-certified orthopedic surgeon on staff at SEARHC. The orthopedic team focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases of the spine, bones, joints, muscles and other parts of the musculoskeletal system.
To make an appointment, you must first receive a referral from your medical provider. Your referring provider need not be a SEARHC provider to make a referral to our orthopedic department.
Some common orthopedic issues we see are:
- Arthritis
- Common fall injuries
- Foot and ankle
- Hand and wrist
- Hip
- Knee
- Lower arm and elbow
- Neck and back pain
- Osteoarthritis
- Shoulder
- Sports injuries
- Tennis elbow
The procedures we perform include:
- Hip, knee and shoulder arthroscopy
- Hand surgeries
- Pediatric orthopedic care
- Complex trauma care
- Sports medicine
- Total and partial joint replacements
Contact your primary care provider or contact Mt. Edgecumbe Medical Center for more information.