Orthopedic surgeons at Group Health specialize in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the musculoskeletal system. Musculoskeletal disorders may arise at birth, through injury or from aging. The musculoskeletal system includes:
- bones
- muscles
- tendons
- ligaments
- joints
- cartilage
- other connective tissues
Meet Group Health's orthopedic surgeons.
Disorders treated include:
- Dislocations
- Strains and sprains
- Broken bones
- Arthritis of the shoulder, elbow, hip and knee
- Carpal tunnel and cubital tunnel
- Hip fractures
- Pediatric and adult fractures of the ankles, elbows, knees, feet, hands, hips, shoulders or spine
- Rotator cuff injury
- Sports-related injuries
- Tennis elbow
- Trigger finger
Expertise in orthopedic surgery
Six Group Health physicians specialize in orthopedic surgery. The department has expertise in:
- Advanced arthroscopic procedures of the shoulder, elbow, wrist, knee and ankle
- Hip replacement surgery
- Elbow and shoulder reconstruction
- Elbow replacement
- Knee replacement surgery
- Rheumatologic care
- Shoulder replacement
- Orthopedic sports medicine
- Visco-supplementation therapy
- Complex geriatric trauma
Heads Count concussion awareness program
To raise public awareness of the short- and long-term consequences of sports concussions, Group Health Physical Medicine & Rehab doctors and TriHealth Sports Medicine have teamed up to present the Heads Count concussion program. Physicians and athletic trainers will meet with student-athletes ages nine and up, parents, coaches and schools to explain the dangers of concussions suffered in competition or in practice. Sanjiv Lakhia DO heads the program for Group Health. Learn more >
Group Health experts in the news
"How to treat a tailbone injury" - Marc Wahlquist MD - Feb. 9, 2012 - WKRC-TV