Orthopedics
Orthopedic Services in Worcester, MA
Do you need care or advice from orthopedic doctors in Worcester, MA? Visit the Center for Musculoskeletal Services at Saint Vincent Hospital. Our orthopedic team treats pain not just with nonsurgical or surgical treatment options, but also with personalized, compassionate care.
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Conditions Diagnosed and Treated by Saint Vincent Medical Group
- Back pain
- Foot/ankle pain
- Joint pain
- Shoulder pain
- Sports injuries
- Wrist pain
- Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears
- Bone cancer
- Fractures
- Limb abnormalities (i.e., bowlegs and clubfoot)
- Muscle strains
- Pinched nerve
- Tendonitis
- Spinal deformity
- Spine tumors
Orthopedic Services
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Joint Replacement
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Partial Knee Replacement
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Shoulder
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Spine Care Services
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Desio Sports Medicine
Desio Sports Medicine performs many types of orthopedic surgery serving Worcester and the surrounding area.
Additional services
- Bone density testing
- Orthopedic classes and events
- Foot/ankle pain treatment
- Sports medicine
- Nonsurgical treatment options
- Cartilage restoration
- Corrective surgery
- Fracture repair
- Nerve repair
- Tendon repair
Providing Comprehensive Orthopedic Care
Don’t let bone or joint pain keep you from living your best life. Saint Vincent Hospital has a Center for Musculoskeletal Services dedicated to helping patients get back to doing the things they love most. We have compassionate nurses, doctors, surgeons, physician assistants, rehabilitation providers and other medical support staff who are ready to provide the support and assistance you need throughout the care process. Additionally, our Worcester orthopedic doctors understand that every person’s condition is different and therefore offer personalized treatment plans that complement your unique healthcare needs.
Some of the orthopedic services we offer include:
- Foot and ankle care to help keep you mobile and reduce pain
- Back and spine care, including treatment for back pain, scoliosis and other complex spinal disorders. Learn more about our minimally invasive spinal surgery options by watching this video. Learn more about spine pathology care by watching this video.
- Shoulder and elbow care, including rotator cuff injuries. Learn about managing shoulder injuries by watching this video. Learn more about rotator cuff repair by watching this video.
- Hand and wrist care, including treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome
- Joint replacement, including anterior hip replacement and unicompartmental knee replacement.
- Pinched nerve treatment, learn more by about how we care for pinched nerves by watching this video.
- Sports medicine care to help get you back in the game and reduce the risk of re-injury. To learn how to help avoid sports injuries, watch this video. To learn more about knee injury care, watch this video. One common sports injury is a meniscus tear. Learn more about the meniscus by watching this video. Learn about the importance of physical therapy after meniscus damage by watching this video. To learn more about sports medicine, watch the video below.
What Is an Orthopedic Doctor?
An orthopedic doctor focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, management and prevention of various conditions and diseases that affect the musculoskeletal system. This includes your bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles and nerves. Orthopedic doctors also assist during rehabilitation, helping you recover your strength, flexibility, range of motion and movement after surgery or an injury.
The common subspecialty areas of orthopedic doctors are as follows:
- Foot and ankle
- Hand
- Hip and knee
- Shoulder and elbow
- Spine
- Sports medicine
- Trauma surgery
When Should You Visit an Orthopedic Doctor in Worcester?
We recommend that you visit one of our orthopedic doctors in Worcester if you experience any of these signs and symptoms:
- Difficulty performing normal, day-to-day activities
- Noticeable decrease in joint mobility or range of motion
- Numbness and/or tingling
- Persistent or recurring bone, joint or muscle pain
- Severe joint pain
Please visit an orthopedic doctor as well if you have an injury or if you previously had a joint replacement and still experience difficulty.
How Do Doctors Diagnose an Orthopedic Condition?
Orthopedic physicians or doctors diagnose an orthopedic condition by asking about your medical history and symptoms, as well as by performing a physical exam. They usually ask about pain and check for swelling, redness, muscle atrophy or muscle weakness. If you require further tests, they may also request blood tests and imaging tests, such as X-rays, computed tomography (CT) scans or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans.
Our Commitment to Helping You Get Back to Life
Whether you experience pain because of a congenital disorder, a chronic condition like arthritis or an injury, our orthopedic care team at the Center for Musculoskeletal System can help you with a comprehensive treatment plan, including surgical options for more severe cases.
We’re committed to helping you get moving again and back to enjoying physical activities. We conduct classes and events that help educate our patients and their loved ones about various musculoskeletal conditions and how to manage them. We also highly encourage our patients to attend these events to gain new friends or get support, especially during recovery.
As always, we’re here for you with the experience and compassion that make us a community built on care.
Awards and Distinctions
Because of your trust and our team’s passion for quality care, Saint Vincent Hospital has received several awards and distinctions through the years, such as the following:
- Best Regional Hospital by U.S. News and World Report
- Knee Replacement – High Performing Hospital by U.S. News and World Report
- Knee and Hip Replacement Blue Cross/Blue Shield Blue Distinction Award
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