Orthopedics
Cabell Huntington Hospital is an academic medical center that is closely affiliated with Marshall University's Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine's Department of Orthopedics. The Department of Orthopedics is staffed by highly skilled physicians and surgeons offering nationally recognized, award-winning services that treat illness and injury related to bones, joints, tendons, ligaments and the nerves they affect. Commonly treated conditions include:
- Fractures and dislocations
- Torn ligaments, sprains and strains
- Tendon injuries, pulled muscles and bursitis
- Pediatric orthopedic conditions, including scoliosis
- Degenerating hip and knee joints
- Arthritis and osteoporosis
- Problems of the hand, foot, wrist, arm, leg or hip
The Department of Orthopedics includes physicians with orthopedic specialties that include sports-related injuries, arthroscopic knee and shoulder surgery; reconstructive foot and ankle surgery; pediatric spine surgery; cartilage injuries, hand surgery, orthopedic trauma care, orthopedic oncology, total and partial joint replacement and computer-assisted surgery for hip and knee replacement.