Department
of Orthopaedic Surgery
About Us
Sports Medicine
Physical Rehabilitation
Our Experts
UPMC’s Department of Orthopaedic Surgery has been consistently
recognized by U.S.
News & World Report as one of the top programs of its kind
in the United States. The department has achieved this status because
we often treat the most difficult patient cases, offer a wide range
of specialty services, use state-of-the-art surgical techniques, and
conduct vital research in the areas of bone, muscle, and joint disorders.
Our orthopaedics program includes the following sub-specialties:
- General orthopaedics
- Sports medicine
- Spine surgery
- Foot and ankle surgery
- Hand and upper limb surgery
- Knee disorders
- Hip conditions
- Shoulder injuries
- Joint reconstruction
- Orthopaedic trauma
- Concussion baseline assessment
- Musculoskeletal oncology
- Mental training
- Children’s orthopaedic conditions
Sports Medicine
UPMC
Sports Medicine, a part of the UPMC Department of Orthopaedic Surgery,
is recognized as one of the top programs of its kind in the country,
and combines a state-of-the-art facility with comprehensive sports medicine
programs that are intended for the professional athlete as well as the
weekend enthusiast. Our services include injury prevention and rehabilitation,
orthopaedic surgery, neuromuscular research and assessment, sport-specific
performance training, mental training, sports massage therapy, and sports
nutrition.
Sports Medicine to the Pros
UPMC Sports Medicine's team of orthopaedic specialty surgeons, primary
care sports medicine physicians, physical therapists, and athletic trainers
is the sports medicine provider for the Pittsburgh Steelers, University
of Pittsburgh Panthers, the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Pittsburgh Ballet
Theatre, and numerous individual professional and amateur elite athletes
from around the world.
Physical Rehabilitation
Working hand-in-hand with the UPMC Department of Orthopaedic Surgery,
the UPMC Institute for Rehabilitation and Research (IRR) offers patients
a full range of effective and efficient physical therapy treatment for
orthopaedic-related conditions. Many times, physical therapy is the
only treatment necessary in resolving bone, muscle, and joint disorders
making physical rehabilitation a vital part of treatment. With more
than 65 inpatient and outpatient locations in western Pennsylvania,
a UPMC IRR physical therapy facility is usually close to home or work.
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