Orthopedics deals with bones and often sports injuries.
Orthopedics is a growing specialty in many hospitals in the United States. The profession is one of the higher-profit areas of medicine and can help hospitals pay for other, less profitable departments. "Becker's Hospital Review" publishes a list, "40 Hospitals with Great Orthopedic and Spine Programs," and a number of these facilities are located in the Northeast. All of the hospitals on the list have received numerous accolades by multiple rating agencies and maintain strong reputations.
Bringham and Women's Hospital
Brigham and Women's Hospital is located in Boston, housing a team of 46 orthopedic surgeons. This division sees thousands of patients each calendar year. The orthopedic department has become known for its innovations in joint replacements, as it has been responsible for designing implants, improving cartilage repair, and micro-vascular surgery on hands. The hospital opened a shoulder and sports medicine service that is the first of its type in New England, with the goal of improving the treatment of shoulder and sports-related injuries; allowing patients to regain full range of motion. As one of the top 15 hospitals in the nation for orthopedics, according to "U.S. News and World Report" in 2010, the hospital is a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School.
Hospital for Special Surgery
Hospital for Special Surgery, located in New York City, is the oldest orthopedic hospital in the United States. Performing more than 22,000 procedures a year, the facility is currently adding beds and operating rooms in order to increase capacity. It is ranked second in the country as of 2010, and has been ranked first in the Northeast for the past 19 years as of 2010, according to "U.S. News and World Report." The hospital's website posts a list of conditions as well as the treatments recommended for different conditions. The site breaks down everything, including side effects and what to expect during recovery.
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Johns Hopkins Hospital has had an orthopedic department since 1900. Located in Baltimore, Maryland, the hospital has many locations throughout the area and works in conjunction with Johns Hopkins University. Johns Hopkins consistently runs new trials, so there is the opportunity to try new treatments if you qualify for the new procedures. The medical residency program is exclusive, with only five graduates per year. This brings the top doctors and new innovations every year. The program has been ranked for 19 years in a row as one of the top orthopedic hospitals by "U.S. News and World Report" as of 2010. Its ranking in 2010 is fifth in the nation for the orthopedic department.
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital employs more than 50 orthopedic surgeons who specialize in all areas of orthopedics. The hospital provides surgical and non-surgical options for many problems you might face. Located in Philadelphia, it is the top orthopedic hospital in Pennsylvania and is ranked fourth in the U.S. as of 2010, based on the number of National Institute Health-funded research programs it has been granted. The program aims to minimize pain and offer less invasive options to expedite the recovery process.
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