Orthopedic Surgery

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RWJ Hamilton's orthopedic team provides a full range of services, including the most up-to-date approaches to back surgery, knee and hip replacements or repair of meniscus and ligament injuries.

Orthopedic surgeons care for patients with diseases and injuries of the musculoskeletal system. These surgeons have completed full training in surgery in addition to advanced training in orthopedic surgery and orthopedic specialties.

What does it mean to be board certified?
It means your physician is dedicated to providing exceptional patient care through a rigorous, voluntary commitment to lifelong learning through board certification by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. In addition to completing education, residency and state licensure, your surgeon is committed to continuing education to stay current with the latest advances in medical science and technology.

Conditions We Treat
Our team provides surgical treatment for congenital deformities, traumatic injuries or degenerative diseases, tumors, sports injuries and infections  that affect the arms, legs, hands, feet and joints.

Orthopedic surgeons specialize in musculoskeletal traumas, tumors, degenerative diseases, sports injuries, congenital conditions and infections.

Partial List of Procedures:

• Arthroscopy: shoulder, elbow, wrist, knee, ankle
• Arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction
• Acromioplasty, open or arthroscopic
• Bankhart shoulder repair
• Bicep tenodesis
• Hemiarthroplasty 
• Rotator cuff repair (open or arthroscopic)
• SLAP repair
• Ankle fusion
• Ankle reconstruction
• Achilles tendon repair
• Bunionectomy
• Biceps/triceps, tendon repair Biceps/triceps, tendon repair
• Tennis elbow release
• Carpal tunnel release
• Laminectomy
• Discectomy
• Operative treatment of fractures and joint injuries
• Closed reduction with cast application
• Open reduction with internal fixation (ORIF)
• Pinning, application external fixation
• Manipulation of joint under anesthesia
• Total joint replacement: hip, knee, ankle, shoulder, elbow