The board-certified orthopedic surgeons and qualified staff in our Orthopedics Department provide patients with access to comprehensive orthopedic surgery, sports medicine, and rehabilitation in Great Falls, Montana. Our experienced team treats a variety of orthopedic conditions with a whole-person approach designed to relieve pain and discomfort while supporting healthy habits.
We believe that personalized care is key to achieving the best outcomes. This philosophy operates at the center of our care plans, leveraging tailored treatments and rehabilitation to ensure each patient receives the most appropriate and effective care. Equipped with the latest advancements in orthopedic medicine, our team works collaboratively to develop individualized treatment plans to promote optimal recovery and long-term health.
About Our Orthopedic Center
We are pleased when patients choose the Great Falls Clinic Orthopedic Center. A patient’s decision to have elective joint replacement surgery is the first step towards a healthier lifestyle. The surgery aims to relieve patient pain, restore independence, and return the patient to work and other daily activities.
The Orthopedic Center has planned a comprehensive course of treatment. Our program is designed to return patients to an active lifestyle as quickly as possible. Most patients will be able to walk the first day after surgery, and more towards normal activity in six to twelve weeks. We believe that each patient plays a key role in promoting a successful recovery. Our goal is to involve each patient in the treatment process through each step of the program. Our Orthopedic Care Team will provide each patient a Guidebook on the first day of the consult, which will give every patient the necessary information to promote a more successful surgical outcome.
The Orthopedic Care Team includes physicians, physicians’ assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, and physical and occupational therapists specializing in total joint care. Every detail, from peri-operative teaching to post-operative exercising, is considered and reviewed with the patient. The Orthopedic Care Team will plan each patient’s individual treatment program and act as the patient’s guide.
Orthopedic Center Special Services:
- Dedicated nurses and therapists trained to work with joint patients
- Casual clothes
- Private rooms
- One-on-one physical therapy
- Occupational therapy as needed
- Newsletters to update you on your daily activities during your stay with us
- Family and friends participating as “coaches” in the recovery process
- An Orthopedic Care Team that coordinates all pre-operative care and discharge planning
- A comprehensive patient guide for you to follow from six weeks before surgery until three months after surgery and beyond
- Luncheons for former patients and coaches every other month
- Educational displays answering the most frequently asked questions
- Periodic publications and education seminars
Dedicated Place, Dedicated People
Within our hospital, we have created a special area just to care for knee and hip replacement patients. No hospital gowns for this crowd – you get to wear your own clothes! And family members are encouraged to participate in group activities and other special events. New friendships are made, enhancing the healing process.
Our staff is hand-picked for their positive attitudes, motivational skills, and their desire to provide outstanding service. In addition, they have been specially trained to provide comprehensive clinical care for patients undergoing this important surgery.
Orthopedic Care Team
The Orthopedic Care Team will be responsible for patient care needs from the surgeons’ office, to the hospital, and home. The Orthopedic Care Team will:
- Obtain health records.
- Review what each patient will need at home after surgery, including support if required.
- Assess and plan for the patient’s specific care needs, such as anesthesia and medical clearance for surgery.
- Coordinate the patient’s discharge plan to home or a facility with additional support.
- Act as the patient’s advocate throughout the course of treatment from surgery to discharge.
- Answer questions and coordinate the patient’s hospital care with other Orthopedic Care Team members.
Education
We believe the key to better outcomes is a commitment to provide you with a thorough understanding and knowledge of what to expect during your surgical experience. Knowing what to expect each step of the way goes a long way to reducing stress and anxiety and preparing you for as smooth a recovery as possible.
Our commitment to our patients extends beyond the operating room. That’s why we continuously evaluate and measure our performance to help ensure we provide the highest quality program possible, tailored to each and every patient. Our team meets regularly with a focus on maintaining clinical and service excellence in all aspects of your joint replacement experience.
We know getting a joint replacement surgery can be an overwhelming experience, which is why our team prioritizes patient education and support throughout the entire process, from pre-surgery preparation to post-operative rehabilitation and care. By providing comprehensive resources and personalized guidance, we strive to empower each patient to actively participate in their recovery journey.
Conditions
Sports injuries
We treat a variety of sports injuries, from sprains to ligament tears, focusing on fast recovery and long-term prevention.
Arthritis
We provide comprehensive care for arthritis, with treatment options designed to manage pain and enhance joint mobility, including surgical options when needed.
Joint replacement
We specialize in advanced joint replacement surgeries to restore movement and relieve pain in severely damaged or degenerated joints.
Fractures
We provide tailored care for all types of fractures, utilizing both surgical and non-surgical techniques to ensure proper healing and a full return to function.
Muscle and tendon damage
We focus on restoring strength, flexibility, and functionality in injured muscles and tendons with multidisciplinary care plans.
Work-related injuries
We provide targeted treatment for falls, trips, slips, overexertion, and repetitive motion injuries, in addition to a variety of orthopedic work-related injuries.
Our Commitment to You: Excellence in Joint Replacement!
We are continuously evaluating and measuring our performance to help ensure we provide the highest quality program possible, tailored to each and every patient. Our team meets regularly with a focus on maintaining clinical and service excellence in all aspects of your joint replacement experience.
Great Falls Clinic Orthopedic Center
