At Bronson, our surgeons perform orthopedic surgery in new ways, using less invasive technology that results in smaller incisions, less pain and faster healing times. And with a unit dedicated solely to orthopedics, our joint replacement patients benefit from specialized staff, all-private rooms, and a care and rehabilitation plan designed to meet their individual needs. That's one reason our joint replacement program is recognized as one of the top 5% in the nation, according to HealthGrades®, and why more people prefer Bronson for orthopedic surgery.
What does being among the best in the nation for orthopedic care mean to patients?
It confirms to patients and families that when they come to Bronson for orthopedic care they can expect outcomes that are among the best in the nation. Bronson provides care in virtually every specialty, and its level of care in orthopedics is particularly well respected. This stellar reputation is attributable, in large part, to the high quality of the orthopedic specialists who partner with Bronson. Learn more about our team of specialists and leading edge developments in the May/June 2009 issue of M.D. News.
Services
Bronson's full range of orthopedic treatments include:
- Arthritis
- Bone fractures
- Bone and joint infections
- Foot and ankle injuries
- Hand surgery
- Joint diseases and injuries
- Joint reconstruction and revision
- Joint replacement
- Microvascular procedures
- Spinal injuries
- Sports injuries
- Trauma
- Tumor surgery for bone cancer
Many orthopedic treatments are surgical. With 18 state-of-the-art surgical suites, Bronson is the site for thousands of orthopedic procedures each year. This includes a range of arthroscopic and other minimally invasive surgeries.
Quality
HealthGrades® is a national organization that uses Medicare data to rate how well hospitals perform specific procedures. In 2010, Bronson is ranked among the top 5% of hospitals in the nation for joint replacement surgery (four years in a row 2007-2010), is best rated in Kalamazoo for overall orthopedic surgery, and is best rated in southwest Michigan for spine surgery.
In addition, in 2010 Bronson earned five stars - the highest quality rating - for:
- Overall orthopedic services (four years in a row, 2007-2010)
- Total knee replacement surgery (four years in a row, 2007-2010)
- Total hip replacement surgery (seven years in a row 2004-2010)
- Back and neck surgery with spinal fusion (four years in a row, 2007-2010)
Every year, Bronson conducts a Community Perception Study to measure the community's perception of our services. Our 2009 study shows that in Kalamazoo County, Bronson is preferred 2 to 1 for orthopedic care.
If you suffer from these symptoms, you could be a candidate for joint replacement surgery:
- Pain limits your everyday activities such as walking or bending.
- Pain continues while resting, either day or night.
- Stiffness in a joint limits your ability to move.
- Anti-inflammatory drugs provide little pain relief.
- Other treatments such as physical therapy, medications, or counseling don't relieve pain.
For profiles of physicians specializing in orthopedic surgery and other related areas, visit our Find a Doctor section.
