Orthopedics at Lutheran Medical Center
If you’re dealing with bone and joint problems, relief is in reach. Turn to us for proven treatments, personalized care and a team that makes you a priority.
High-quality orthopedic care close to home
At Lutheran Medical Center, you’ll find exceptional care for orthopedic issues and injuries. We help people with joint pain, back pain and orthopedic conditions, including:
- Arthritis – osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis
- Bursitis
- Carpal tunnel
- Fractures, sprains and strains
- Sports injuries
- Tendonitis
- Torn cartilage, ligaments and tendons
- Total joint replacement – hip and knee
- Traumatic injuries
Joint replacement and orthopedic surgery
If you need surgery, our team will provide supportive care for all your needs. Count on us to explain things, help you prepare for surgery and plan for a safe return home.
After surgery, specialized doctors and nurses, pharmacists, physical therapists, case managers and others work closely together on your behalf. Certified pain management nurses and our pain management coordinator focus on keeping you comfortable. Extra touches like warming gowns help lower your risk of infection by keeping your body temperature in its normal range; special mattresses reduce pressure points and protect your skin.
Find out more about joint replacement.
Knee, hip and shoulder replacement
Our experience in joint replacement surgery – total knee, hip and shoulder – means better results for you, fewer complications and a quicker return home. We also provide education to help you and a caregiver learn:
- Safe exercises you can do before surgery
- What to expect when you’re in the hospital
- How to prepare your home
- Where to borrow or purchase equipment and supplies
Learn about joint replacement surgery for knees, hips and shoulders.
Reverse total shoulder replacement
We offer a special type of shoulder replacement that is helpful in addressing certain types of shoulder injuries, most commonly rotator cuff tears. In this type of surgery, the surgeon removes the rounded head of the upper arm bone and attaches a plastic socket. Although most people get a standard total shoulder replacement, there are certain injuries where a reserve total shoulder replacement can alleviate pain and provide more mobility.
Spine care
At Lutheran, you have access to state-of-the-art spine treatments, many of which avoid the need for surgery. Our surgical procedures include discectomy, micro-discectomy and fusion.
See services for back and neck pain.
Looking for a non-surgical approach to back pain? Learn about our non-invasive treatments at the Lutheran Spine Center at Denver West.
Care for Feet, Ankles, Hands, Wrists and Elbows
Feet and ankles
Your feet and ankles are the foundation for everyday activities, from standing and walking to driving. Services such as bunion surgery, Achilles tendon repair and ankle fusion can relieve pain and restore mobility.
Find out more about foot and ankle services.
Hands, wrists and elbows
Even the simplest tasks are hard when you have hand, wrist or elbow problems. Relieve your pain and regain everyday abilities with treatments and therapies from skilled specialists.
Read about services for hands, wrists and elbows.
