Orthopaedics

UPMC Shadyside's staff includes 15 orthopaedic surgeons who work closely with nurses, radiologists, physical and occupational therapists, social workers, and other specially trained personnel to provide the best possible patient care.

Nearly 1,400 people annually, from teenagers to adults in their 80's, come to UPMC Shadyside for orthopedic surgery. With 40 inpatient orthopedic beds (and overflow space for 70), the hospital offers one of the largest comprehensive orthopedic facilities in the region. UPMC Shadyside provides a wide range of surgical services from arthroscopic surgery to total hip replacement.

Orthopedic Sub-Specialties Include:

Adult Reconstruction
Hand
Foot and Ankle
Musculoskeletal Tumor
Spine
Sports Medicine
Trauma

Besides providing care, UPMC Shadyside is highly committed to research and professional education:

• UPMC Shadyside was one of only three hospitals in the United States selected to participate in clinical trials for ROBODOCTM robot-assisted surgery.
  
  
• The staff at UPMC Shadyside's Center for Orthopedic Research is collaborating with Carnegie-Mellon University scientists and engineers to study ways to improve surgery through the use of pre-operative computer planning and computer assistants (such as the HipNav System).

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