Orthopedics

Palmyra Medical Center has developed a comprehensive Center for patients with bone and nerve problems. The Center encompasses several specialty areas starting with the Operating Room. The OR team is capable of performing the most technically advanced surgeries in conjunction with 12 Orthopedic surgeons. The nursing staff has an average of 13 years of specialized experience in the field of joint and back surgery, which includes but is not limited to:

Total Hip, Knee & Shoulder Replacement

When a knee or hip joint wears out an Orthopedic surgeon needs to surgically put a prosthetic hip, knee, or shoulder implant in the bone.

Arthroscopic Surgery

A surgeon can make small incisions around a joint and surgically fix joint problems. This includes knees, hips, shoulders, wrists etc.

Hand and Wrist Surgery

Usually this stems from fractures or arthritis. We have Occupational Therapist that specialize in hand/wrist rehabilitation.

Spine/Back Surgery

The spine is complex and multiple surgical procedures can be performed at our OR. Your medical condition may range from a herniated disc to a neck or spine fracture.

Sports Medicine

These surgical procedures are designed to get athletes back in the field as soon as possible. Multiple tendons and ligaments can be injured due to the repetition that is required in the field of sports.

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery

Specific care for childeren that were born with or developed muscular skeleton system complications, or accidents that result in broken bones and/or ripped tendons and ligaments.

Center for Orthopedics Contact Information

Julie McGovern, RN, MSM

229-434-2304

Julie.McGovern1@HCAHealthcare.com