Orthopedic

Orthopedic Program

Serving individuals with all types of orthopedic conditions, including those with total joint replacements, fractures, multiple traumas, back surgery, arthritis and other orthopedic conditions.

ON-SITE CARE

Medical Care

Patients in the acute rehabilitation level of care will be seen daily by a physiatrist, a physician who specializes in rehabilitation, and as needed by physicians with other medical specialties, such as internal medicine. Patients in the Madonna Rehabilitation Specialty Hospital (also known as LTCH) will be seen daily by an internal medicine physician, and as needed by physicians with other medical specialties such as pulmonology, neurology and physiatry.

Rehabilitation Nursing

Rehabilitation nursing staff are available 24 hours per day, seven days per week.

Rehabilitation Therapy

Patients will participate in physical and occupational therapies that focus on improving mobility and activities of daily living. It may also include aquatic therapy in our warm water pool.

Long-term Success

Individuals with orthopedic conditions and their family members are prepared to continue to improve and maintain their functional gains with additional programs offered by Madonna, like outpatient services, therefore maximizing their participation throughout the rest of their lives.

Transition to Community

Rehabilitation doesn’t stop when the patient regains self-care skills and their highest level of independence. The program works on specific goals related to return to driving, school and work re-entry and more.

An Interdisciplinary Team Will guide the recovery Process

Madonna’s care team of highly trained experts across specialties offers the best experiences and outcomes for our pediatric patients and their families. This physician-led team includes physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, respiratory therapists, rehabilitation nurses, neuropsychologists, certified teachers and more.

Meet Your Interdisciplinary Team

ORTHOPEDIC ONLINE RESOURCES

Orthoinfo.org

Orthoinfo.org provides resources and information about musculoskeletal conditions and injuries from experts who are members of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.

Arthritis Foundation

The Arthritis Foundation provides information and resources and promotes research on the subject.

National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases

The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases supports research into the causes, treatment and prevention of arthritis and musculoskeletal and skin diseases; the training of basic and clinical scientists to carry out this research and the dissemination of information on research progress in these diseases.

MedlinePlus

MedlinePlus is a website produced by the National Library of Medicine for patients and their families.

Helpguide.org

Helpguide.org collaborates with Harvard Health Publications to provide self-help tools and information on mental, emotional and social health issues.