Orthopedic Surgery at Somerset Campus
The Orthopedic Department at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset is a 35-bed unit specializing in orthopedic surgery including total joint surgery, back surgery and bone surgery. The majority of the rooms are private and feature flat-screen TVs and pull-out sofabeds for family members who wish to stay overnight.
The Department is equipped with whatever is needed for a safe and quick recovery. In addition, the beds have overhead frames for traction.
Many nurses on the unit have attained national certification in their specialty, and are specially trained to care for immobilized patients. Our orthopedic surgeons are board certified and have specialty certifications. Case manager and social workers are available to assist in placing patients in rehabilitation facilities if needed.
Patients who need a hip replacement may take advantage of a tissue-sparing alternative to traditional hip replacement surgery called the anterior approach. This approach provides the potential for less pain, faster recovery and improved mobility because the muscle tissues are spared during the surgical procedure. Most patients leave the hospital after just one day.
Pre-admission testing is completed prior to a patient’s flow of care.
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
In many cases, back and neck pains go away without treatment, but if you have been suffering sharp, severe pains, or aches that have lasted longer than two weeks, surgery may be necessary to help you recover.
Spine surgery is performed by both orthopedic surgeons and neurosurgeons.
Advancements in technology have made many spinal procedures simpler and less invasive. With minimally invasive spine surgery, many procedures can be done with only a few small incisions in the back, making the post-surgical recovery period easier.
In this video, learn more about how minimally invasive spine surgery is performed, who is a candidate for surgery, and some benefits of spine surgery.
