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For information about orthopedics, please call 641-236-2030.

Orthopedics

GRMC orthopedics services are available to address a wide array of disorders affecting bones, cartilage, joints, muscles, tendons and ligaments. This medical specialty is devoted to the diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and prevention of injuries and diseases of your body’s musculoskeletal system. This complex system includes your bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles and nerves and allows you to move, work and be active.

Orthopedic specialists offer comprehensive care in all areas of orthopedics, including sports injuries, hand, shoulders, legs, and hip procedures, as well as arthroscopies and minimally invasive surgeries.

The GRMC surgical services staff provides surgical support and recovery care. GRMC has a wing dedicated to surgical patients with rehabilitative services and equipment to encourage rapid recovery.

GRMC’s Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy offer a wide range of treatments and services that further rehabilitate or help restore individuals and improve strength, mobility, flexibility, and pain control.

GRMC’s Paul W. Ahrens Fitness and Rehabilitation Center offers a wide spectrum of strengthening equipment, water aerobics classes, and hot tub to aid orthopedic clients. For information on membership and rehabilitation services in the fitness center click here.

Orthopedic Links

American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons

American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons

Patients as Partners in Surgical Care program

 

 
Patient Testimonial
"I don't have family in town so the convenience of having surgery locally where my friends are is great. Yet, I come here not just for the convenience. I know I'll get quality care at GRMC. It's the best care possible in the area. I've dealt with four other hospitals when family members needed care in the state and none were as friendly and caring as GRMC." -Bobbie Kahler of Grinnell underwent two knee replacement surgeries in 2006.

Kahler spent several days at GRMC with each knee surgery. She says the staff were so helpful and compassionate. The nurses were always checking in while she was on the leg and ice machines. She could really sense they were there not for the paycheck but because they really cared about the patient.

Equally important was the excellent care of physical therapy and home health. The full-service options of big-city medicine were available so Kahler could return home after surgery. She says she couldn't have done that without the caring staff at GRMC.