Orthopedics

Whether it's a minor injury,or a major impairment, many Americans will require orthopedic care at some point in their lives.

When they do, they can turn to Atlantic Orthopedic Institute for nationally-recognized, multidisciplinary treatments that span pre-surgical education through post-operative rehabilitation.

In fact, Morristown Medical Center was ranked by U.S. News & World Report in the top 20 hospitals in the nation for orthopedics and the best hospital for orthopedics in New Jersey.

Morristown Medical Center


"You’d never know I have two new hips. I had the best care and results right here. You don’t have to go to NYC.”

Charlene B., total joint replacement patient
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Total Joint Replacement

Performing more than 4,400 joint replacements each year, Atlantic Orthopedic Institute is an industry leader in minimal incision surgery and gender-specific knee technology. Our board-certified surgeons are aided by cutting-edge diagnostics and robotic equipment that result in faster recoveries, greater range of motion and smaller scars.

Pediatric Orthopedics

For children with musculoskeletal impairments, our orthopedic specialists collaborate with pediatricians from Atlantic Health System Children's Health and those on staff at Goryeb Children’s Hospital in all aspects of orthopedic care. This includes state-of-the-art diagnostics, surgical treatment and assistive technology, such as custom bracing and walkers.

Orthopedic Oncology

Atlantic Health System has one of the few programs in the region offering limb-sparing surgery to treat adults and children with bone and soft tissue sarcomas. Our surgical team is highly-trained in removing both cancerous and benign tumors, while preserving the surrounding anatomy, so patients can avoid amputation.

Orthopedic Trauma

One of only four hospitals in New Jersey designated a Level 1 Regional Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons, Morristown Medical Center is equipped to treat the most serious orthopedic injuries. This includes isolated fractures, non-unions or fractures that won’t heal, and mal-unions or fractures that have healed in a poor position. In addition, Atlantic Sports Health, part of the orthopedic service line, has highly-trained physicians who are experts at diagnosing and treating injuries sustained during athletic competition.

Locations

Chilton Medical Center

Hackettstown Medical Center

Morristown Medical Center

Newton Medical Center

Overlook Medical Center

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Physical Rehabilitation

Atlantic Health System recently broke ground on a best-in-class inpatient rehabilitation center, which will provide patient-focused rehabilitation and specialty programs for those with orthopedic injuries.

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Home Care

Our specialized rehabilitation nurses coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team of physical therapists, occupational therapists and speech therapists to optimize patient recovery following a stroke, joint replacement, fracture or other injury.

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Webinar: Radiological Aspects of Bone Tumors

Atlantic Health System's Director of Orthopedic Oncology and Sarcoma Surgery explains how bone tumors are diagnosed with X-rays and other radiological studies.