Diagnosis & Treatment

At South Shore Hospital, orthopedic care always starts with medical diagnostics, education, and guidance. Our orthopedic team utilizes sophisticated imaging and diagnostic equipment to help quickly and accurately identify the cause of your pain, discomfort or ailment, including the latest CT and MRI technology.

We utilize a number of diagnostic procedures and medical technologies to identify and evaluate orthopedic conditions including:

• Ergonomic Assessments
• Functional Capacity Evaluations
• Computed tomography (CT)
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
• Positron Emission Tomography (PET)
• Ultrasound

Treatment

Our orthopedics program provides comprehensive, top-quality treatment for orthopedic conditions caused by illness, arthritis injury, trauma or congenital conditions. We have the expertise and technology to ensure better results and fewer complications.

We provide treatment through the latest medical, mechanical, and surgical interventions. For many orthopedic disorders and injuries, more than one form of treatment may be necessary. At South Shore Hospital, you can feel confident that you will have access to all the most current and specialized treatments available.

Quite often, orthopedic conditions can be treated and managed with non-operative interventions and do not require surgery. In these cases, treatment may include physical therapy techniques, exercise regimes and/or anti-inflammatory and pain medications. When surgery is needed, South Shore Hospital has invested in the talent and technology to offer the most advanced surgical options including the latest minimally invasive procedures, computer assisted surgical navigation, and the most current options in joint replacement surgery.

South Shore Hospital offers the latest medical, surgical, and interventional techniques to treat orthopedic conditions and disorders. Services include:

• Non-Surgical Interventions
• Minimally Invasive Surgery
• Arthroscopic Surgery
• Computer Assisted Surgical Navigation
• Orthopedic Trauma Surgery
• Joint Replacement
• Spine Surgery
• Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery
• Foot and Ankle Surgery
• Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery
• Cartilage Transplantation
• Sports Injury Treatments
• Rehabilitation Services
• Traumatic Injury Intervention

Computer-Assisted Surgery

Computer-assisted surgery is a revolutionary technology that visually guides surgeons through complicated operative procedures such as hip and knee replacement surgeries. During surgery, high-tech tracking software displays real-time, multi-dimensional views of the patient's internal anatomy on a computer monitor. The constant flow of information from the surgical site enables the surgeon to manipulate sophisticated micro-instruments through smaller incisions and position implant components with greater accuracy. Surgeons also use the innovative computer mapping systems to pre-plan and map out surgeries prior to operating on the patient.

Joint Replacement Surgery

Joint pain can limit your ability to enjoy an active lifestyle. The orthopedic surgeons at South Shore Hospital are dedicated to getting you back to your usual activities. We provide the latest options in joint replacement surgery, including less invasive total joint replacement and minimally invasive partial joint replacement. From pre-surgery education designed to prepare you for surgery through the physical therapy necessary to get you back on your feet, South Shore Hospital offers the care you need for a healthy recovery and return to independence.