Orthopedics is a highly specialized area of medicine involving the diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and prevention of injuries or diseases of the musculoskeletal system.This includes all bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, and nerves. Orthopedic specialists care for people of all ages --- from children who break bones playing soccer to older people with arthritis.At Providence, the surgeries and procedures we perform, and the personalized care we deliver, will open your world to all sorts of exciting opportunities.
Providence’s orthopedic team has been in the business of improving lives for more than 30 years. During that time, we’ve returned thousands of people to independent lives filled with activity and enjoyment.
Your Providence orthopedic team includes your orthopedic surgeon, registered nurses and nurse practitioners, certified therapists, social workers, nutritionists and pharmacists – all dedicated to orthopedic patients. Our training, experience, and technology provide the basis for your medical success, but YOU will play the most important role in your recovery.Your cooperation and motivation will be the difference between mere success in the operating room and a whole new life.
For more information about the Orthopaedic Program at St. John Providence Hospital, please contact your physician or our Program Coordinator at 248-849-8245 or toll-free at 877-830-BONE (2663).