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Inova Orthopedic Services

Inova Orthopedic Services at Inova Mount Vernon Hospital provides a full range of medical and surgical services in orthopedics. We offer personalized, high-quality treatment for orthopedic conditions caused by illness, overuse, injury, trauma or congenital conditions.

Inova Mount Vernon Hospital is known throughout the region for excellence in orthopedic care. From diagnosis through rehabilitation, patients receive the most up-to-date care from our physicians, nurses, therapists and technical and support staff.

A Full Range of Orthopedic Services
The physicians and staff delivering orthopedic services work together to provide a full range of diagnostic services, medical and surgical treatment, and comprehensive rehabilitative care for orthopedic conditions. Click on one of the services or specialized programs below for a brief description.

• Joint Replacement
• Minimally Invasive Hip Surgery
• Birmingham Hip Resurfacing | FAQs
• Sports Injuries and Arthroscopic Surgery
• Spine Surgery
• Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery
• Foot and Ankle Surgery
• Inova Rehabilitation Center

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Joint Replacement
Inova Orthopedic Services provides comprehensive care for patients who need replacement of hip, knee or shoulder joints.

Inova Mount Vernon Hospital, home to the Inova Joint Replacement Center, is a nationally recognized center of excellence for total hip and knee replacement. In 1999 the hospital was selected as one of the nation's Top 100 orthopedic hospitals for its clinical excellence and efficient delivery of care for joint replacement surgery. The award was based on a study of more than 2,166 hospitals nationwide.

Joint replacement surgery is a highly specialized procedure that requires pre-hospital planning, hospitalization, home care and rehabilitation. Assistance with every phase of preparation for surgery and after care is provided through our customized orientation process.

The joint replacement team includes board-certified surgeons specializing in joint replacement surgery. Nurses, physical and occupational therapists and case managers in the center work solely with joint replacement patients to insure the best outcome for each patient. From pre-operative assessment to rehabilitation, care is customized for the individual patient.

A gym and physical therapy equipment available on the orthopedic unit permit convenient, rapid rehabilitation and a shorter hospital stay for patients.

Sports Injuries, Arthroscopic Surgery and Cartilage Transplantation
Physicians and staff affiliated with our orthopedic services are highly trained and skilled in treating a range of sports-related injuries. We provide the latest arthroscopic equipment, and our specialized physicians have extensive experience in this complex but minimally invasive method of diagnosis and treatment. With arthroscopy, many patients, including those requiring procedures such as anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, can be treated on an outpatient basis. By eliminating the overnight hospital stay, arthroscopy offers greater comfort and convenience to the patient, as well as considerable cost savings over open surgeries.

In addition to arthroscopic surgery a new transplant procedure called "autologous cartilage transplantation" (ACI) is also available on an outpatient basis. This transplant procedure allows cells, which have previously been removed from the patient's knee during arthroscopic surgery to be grown in culture and then reimplanted into their knee to repair focal cartilage damage and hopefully prevent subsequent arthritis.

Many of our orthopedic physicians affiliated with our sports medicine program work with local athletic teams and organizations to make injury prevention and treatment information available to the community. Our physicians and allied health professionals also make presentations in the community on exercise, fitness and other sports medicine topics.

Spine Surgery
Treatment of Spinal disorders is a highly specialized process. Our skilled and knowledgeable orthopedic surgeons and neurosurgeons have the experience and expertise to accurately diagnose and treat problems of the spine caused by congenital conditions, injury or disease.

Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery
Hand and upper extremity surgery is an exacting subspecialty requiring a high degree of skill and knowledge. Hand specialists and staff of Inova Orthopedic Services use the latest equipment and techniques to help patients achieve the best possible recovery, whether the problem is caused by trauma, repetitive motion injury, congenital or degenerative problems or other illness or injury.

Foot and Ankle Surgery
Foot and ankle surgery can restore mobility and independence to people who have problems caused by injury or disease. We use the latest surgical techniques and carefully tailored rehabilitation plans to give the patient the best chance for a full return to activity.

Inova Rehabilitation Center
To assist patients in recovery from orthopedic surgery the Inova Rehabilitation Center is conveniently located within Inova Mount Vernon Hospital. The rehabilitation program is also a center of excellence for the hospital. The program houses a state-of-the-art rehabilitation center staffed with highly trained physical and occupational therapists to meet the needs of every patient.

About Inova Mount Vernon Hospital
Patients who receive orthopedic services at Inova Mount Vernon Hospital can feel confident that they are receiving outstanding orthopedic care at one of the area's premier health care facilities.

The hospital, which opened in 1976, has nationally recognized specialties in orthopedics and rehabilitation. The hospital was named one of the Top 100 hospitals in the nation for orthopedic care in 1999, according to a study by HCIA - a leading health research and information company.

In 1999, there were more than 8,000 inpatient admissions, 36,000 outpatient visits and 29,000 emergency department visits to the 232-bed hospital. Inova Mount Vernon Hospital also received:

• Joint Commission for Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) Commendation (1996-1999)
• CARF Accreditation (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities)

The hospital employs approximately 1,120 people and has 350 affiliated physicians representing more than 20 medical specialties. Each year, more than 500 volunteers contribute nearly 67,000 hours of service to the hospital.

Inova Mount Vernon Hospital is dedicated to serving the community, not just by providing high quality health care, but also through numerous support groups and wellness classes.