Orthopedic care
Orthopedic doctors, called orthopedists, take care of bones and joints. This includes knee pain, total joint replacement, issues that impact your spine and more. You might need to see an orthopedist if you have arthritis or osteoporosis, or if you've had a recent sprain, strain or broken bone.
Orthopedic care in Plantation, Florida
Our team works together to make sure you receive the care you need to heal and get back to an active, pain-free life.
If joint or muscle pain interferes with living the life you want to lead, you can turn to the orthopedic team at HCA Florida Westside Hospital. No matter what orthopedic or spine issue you may be facing, you will have the support of our orthopedic and pain management specialists.
Free joint health assessment
Learn more about how your knee and hip health may be affecting your quality of life.
Learn more about how your knee and hip health may be affecting your quality of life.
Orthopedic conditions we treat
Our orthopedic specialists are equipped to care for a wide range of conditions and injuries affecting the bones, muscles, tendons and ligaments. This includes:
- Arthritis
- Degenerative diseases
- Fractures
- Joint discomfort
- Joint disorders
- Ligament and tendon injuries
- Pain (in the joints, back, and neck)
- shoulder replacement
- Sports-related injuries
Our bone and joint services
Constant hip, knee or shoulder pain can interfere with even simple everyday tasks. We can help.
Joint replacement surgery
Our orthopedic doctors use advanced diagnostics to determine the root cause of your pain and then develop a personalized treatment and pain management plan.
In some instances, a joint replacement procedure may be the best option to relieve chronic joint pain. When this type of surgery is necessary, you can trust our experienced orthopedic surgeons to perform the joint replacement and use minimally invasive techniques whenever possible.
We recommend talking to your doctor about hip, knee or shoulder replacement options if you are experiencing:
- Hips, knees or shoulders grinding/hurting when you move
- Pain when walking or standing
Hip replacement surgery
The anterior approach to hip replacement allows your surgeon to access your hip joint through the front of the hip. This approach offers less damage to surrounding tissue and may also provide a smaller surgical incision.
During this procedure, muscles surrounding the hip joint are separated at intervals which naturally occur within the tissue. Muscles are not cut, nor are they detached from the femur or pelvis during the surgery. This results in a shorter recovery time without experiencing surgical trauma to the muscles.
Knee replacement surgery
Differences in bone shape affect the way a knee replacement fits. Studies show that misalignment causes increased wear of the implant and can lead to premature failure. This is why we offer a customized knee replacement surgery.
Our customized knee replacement surgery uses magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technology and preoperative planning tools to create individualized surgical guides that matches your anatomy.
Orthopedic rehabilitation
Many orthopedic and spine surgeries require physical therapy and rehabilitation, and we offer a variety of services to meet your individual needs. For your convenience, we provide all of the rehabilitative services you need in the orthopedic unit.
Our orthopedic and spine nurse navigator
We know orthopedic surgery can be overwhelming and a little daunting, but you don't have to go through it alone. Our nurse navigator is here to answer any questions you may have and keep you informed every step of the way.
Our orthopedic and spine nurse navigator will:
- Holistically get to know you and your needs
- Provide enhanced communication with your caregivers
- Educate and inform you about what to expect before, during and after surgery
- Foster a strong partnership with nursing and medical staff to make sure you receive the highest level of care
Additionally, we offer preoperative classes to help you prepare for surgery and recovery.
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