The multidisciplinary orthopedic team at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital provides compassionate, patient-centered care from orthopedic surgeons, primary care physicians, physical and occupational therapists, physiatrists, podiatrists, and nurses. Orthopedic surgical care includes minimally invasive arthroscopic procedures; laser surgery; treatment for fractures; broken bones and spinal conditions; nerve and tendon repairs; hand, elbow and shoulder care; and complete and partial joint replacement surgery.
L+M Hospital’s team of orthopedic surgeons use only the latest proven techniques and materials to achieve the best possible patient outcomes. In New London, our state-of-the-art Joint Replacement Center at L+M Hospital is certified by the Joint Commission for total-knee and total-hip replacement surgeries. The innovative surgical techniques help protect surrounding tissue, causing less trauma to the body and offering significant advantages to patients.
The Joint Replacement Center at Lawrence + Memorial has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval ® for its total hip and total knee replacement programs.
Read MoreL+M Hospital has two same-day surgery centers, one at the main campus in New London and one at Pequot Health Center in Groton. Both locations provide convenient access to skilled specialists and advanced treatments closer to home.
L+M Hospitals’ orthopedic care is patient-centered and holistic, which means our doctors and our staff help guide and educate patients through their care to ensure a positive outcome, including pre-surgical preparation and post-surgical rehabilitation. L+M Hospital also has the region’s only inpatient rehabilitation unit and three outpatient rehabilitation sites at Pequot, Flanders and Waterford.
The common term “tennis elbow” (lateral epicondylitis) doesn’t affect just tennis players. This form of inflammation of the tendons can be caused from overuse due to many activities. L+M’s doctors will often take a multifaceted approach to elbow injury or disease, which may include surgery but could also include bracing, physical therapy and possibly steroid injections.
Despite its size, the ankle supports about five times a person’s weight when walking, and its health is critical to activity and mobility. Orthopedic care for ankles is comprehensive at L+M, with care ranging from tendon, ligament and cartilage repairs to arthroscopy.
Few parts of our body are more important to daily activity that our hands. L+M orthopedic services for hands include arthritis surgery, fracture repair, tendon repair, carpal tunnel surgery and other procedures. L+M also has a dedicated Hand Center which can help patients with even the most complex issues, including total wrist replacement surgery. L+M also has a certified hand therapist on staff to help patients with physical therapy along the road to full recovery.
Hip
Bursitis and arthritis are common causes of hip discomfort, and they can often result in the need for intensive therapies to help the patient maintain function. A full complement of surgical options are available at L+M, including total hip replacement surgery in L+M's Joint Replacement Center, which is certified for total hip replacements by the Joint Commission.
Knee
We often hear about athletes recovering from “ACL” injuries, but a torn ligament around the knee can happen to anyone. At L+M, a full spectrum of knee care is available to treat ligament damage, arthritis and more. Procedures include arthroscopy, anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery, posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) surgery, meniscal repair, cartilage repair, multi-ligament knee reconstruction, knee osteotomy, total and partial knee repair, and knee revision surgery.
Shoulder
Shoulder problems– rotator cuff disease, arthritis, bursitis, tendonitis and other conditions –prevent many people from enjoying the activities they love. L+M’s goal is to restore maximum function for all patients with shoulder injuries or disease. Procedures at L+M include instability repair, rotator cuff repair, labral repair, spur removal, cartilage repair, fracture repair, shoulder replacement, reverse shoulder replacement, and revision shoulder replacement.
L+M’s orthopedic surgeons work closely with L+M’s neurosurgery team. Commonly treated conditions include spinal stenosis, arthritis, herniated discs, degenerative disc disease, spinal fractures, compression fractures, spinal tumors and other conditions.
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