Orthopedic Surgery

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Whether you require tendon or muscle repair, spine surgery or total joint replacement, board-certified orthopedic surgeons are able to perform even the most complex procedures. Orthopedic doctors and surgeons at Merit Health Madison work collaboratively with pain management and rehabilitation specialists to ensure you receive care to address your specific needs.

We use minimally invasive techniques whenever possible, and offer a range of services, including:

• Diskectomy
• Foot and ankle procedures
• Hand and wrist surgery
• Hip resurfacing
• Laminectomy
• Reconstructive surgery
• Shoulder surgery
• Spine surgery, including discectomy, laminectomy, spinal fusion and vertebroplasty
• Total replacement of the hip, knee, shoulder and elbow

Robotic Technology for Knee and Hip Replacement

The surgeons at Merit Health Madison offer a minimally invasive option for adults living with early to mid-stage osteoarthritis. Using a specialized robotic arm, surgeons perform partial knee resurfacing, a procedure that allows them to resurface the diseased area while sparing the patient’s healthy bone and surrounding tissue. The digital tracking system constantly monitors and updates the patient’s anatomy and allows the surgeon to make real-time adjustments to optimize implant positioning and placement.

Surgeons also use a specialized surgical system to provide a minimally invasive option for hip replacement. This advanced technique allows surgeons to prepare the hip socket for a more exact implant alignment, and reduces complications such as excessive wear on the joint, unequal leg length or dislocation.

This robotic technology may offer a number of benefits over traditional hip and knee replacement techniques, including:

• Enhanced implant positioning that results in a more natural bending motion
• Less pain, a shorter hospital stay and a quicker recovery
• Typically covered by most Medicare-approved and private health insurers