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Your Guide to Joint Pain
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YOU AND YOUR JOINTS
You were born with the best joints you’ll ever have.
That’s why the nonsurgical orthopedic specialists
and fellowship-trained surgeons at Lehigh Valley
Health Network (LVHN) Orthopedics will use the latest
therapies – from rehabilitation to nutritional counseling
and steroid injections – to help extend the life of your
natural joints.
The sooner you engage with one of our orthopedic
experts at LVHN, the more options you’ll have to treat
your joint pain. If your natural joints have completely
worn out, total joint replacement surgery can restore
comfort, mobility and quality of life. However, there
are many nonsurgical options that can help relieve
joint pain. We want to partner with you to explore all
of your options to find a treatment plan that meets
your individual needs.
COMMON SYMPTOMS OF HIP, KNEE,
SHOULDER AND WRIST PAIN
The most common cause of joint pain in people age
55 and older is osteoarthritis (degeneration of joint
cartilage and the underlying bone). Osteoarthritis
symptoms usually develop slowly over many years.
Because the condition develops slowly, many people
do not experience symptoms until several years after
cartilage breakdown begins.
The following are the most common symptoms of
osteoarthritis. However each person may experience
symptoms differently:
Joint pain, swelling and stiffness, especially
after use
Joint discomfort before or during a change
in the weather
Bony lumps on the fingers
Limited joint movement and loss of flexibility
Joint stiffness, especially after sleeping or inactivity
Grinding of joints when moved (in more advanced
stages of osteoarthritis) as the cartilage wears away
Once symptoms develop, they generally are the
worst during the first year of the disease. Pain often
is described as a deep ache and is confined to the
affected joint.
In most cases, pain increases with use of the joint
and subsides with rest. However, as the disease
progresses, pain may become persistent.
Osteoarthritis may cause pain at night that interferes
with sleep.
If you overuse the affected joints and do not receive
treatment, the joints’ cartilage may wear down
completely. When this happens, bone may rub
against bone, causing severe pain, inflammation and
joint damage.
Arthritis symptoms may resemble other medical
conditions or problems. Always consult your
physician for a diagnosis.
SYMPTOMS OF JOINT PAIN
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At Lehigh Valley Health Network’s
Center for Orthopedics, we specialize
in diagnosing, treating and preventing
problems of the bones, joints,
muscles, tendons and ligaments.
Our experienced orthopedic
surgeons are recognized as some
of the finest in the nation, pioneering
new technologies so you can regain
movement and a life without pain.
ARTHRITIS
Arthritis (osteoarthritis) and other
rheumatic conditions can be very
painful, sometimes even keeping
you from doing certain activities.
Our goal is to help eliminate joint pain
and stiffness, improve joint movement
and restore comfort, allowing you to
return to your normal life.
Treatment for osteoarthritis may
include:
Physical and occupational
therapy: Physical and occupational
therapy may help to reduce joint
pain, improve joint flexibility when
performing daily activities and reduce
joint strain.
Exercise: Exercise is part of any
weight control program, and it’s
critical for people with arthritis. You’ll
feel better if you keep those achy
joints moving, and strengthening your
muscles helps support the joints.
An effective exercise program
consists of these three types of
exercises:
Range-of-motion exercises to
keep muscles and joints flexible.
Aerobic exercises to promote
cardiovascular conditioning, overall
fitness and help manage weight.
The exercises should be low-impact,
such as walking, swimming, bicycling
or cross-country skiing. Cross-
training programs involving low-
impact activities are recommended.
Strengthening exercises to build
supporting muscles so they can
absorb stress on joints and keep
them stable.
Heat therapy: Applying a hot pack
to affected joints may help reduce
pain, relax muscles and increase
blood flow to the joint. It also may
be an effective treatment before
exercise. Many people also get relief
from heat patches, ointments like
Icy-Hot, taking a hot bath or sitting in
a hot tub.
Medication: Osteoarthritis is most
often managed with medications that
reduce pain and inflammation.
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory
drugs (NSAIDs): NSAIDs have been
used to relieve pain and inflammation
caused by osteoarthritis.
Pain relievers: Prescription
pain relievers, including tramadol
(Ultram®), have been used to reduce
pain caused by osteoarthritis.
Opiates: Narcotic pain
relievers, such as acetaminophen/
codeine (Tylenol with Codeine®),
hydrocodone/acetaminophen
(Lorcet®, Lortab® or Vicodin®),
or oxycodone (OxyContin® or
Roxicodone®), may be prescribed to
treat severe arthritis pain. However,
they do not reduce swelling.
Selective COX-2 inhibitors:
Celecoxib (Celebrex®) has been
taken by mouth to reduce pain
and inflammation caused by
osteoarthritis.
Topical pain relievers: Topical pain
relievers are creams, ointments,
gels and sprays that are applied
to the skin. Many over-the-counter
(OTC) pain relievers may temporarily
help reduce the pain caused by
osteoarthritis.
Corticosteroids: Corticosteroids,
such as prednisone (e.g., Deltasone®)
and methylprednisolone (Medrol®),
are occasionally used to reduce
inflammation and pain and slow joint
damage caused by osteoarthritis.
Cortisone injections into the joint:
This will begin to reduce pain and
swelling in a day or two and may
work for months.
Synthetic joint fluid: Injections of
synthetic joint fluid (Synvisc, Hylagan)
can improve motion in the knee.
Weight loss: Maintaining a healthy
weight is the best thing you can do
for arthritis. It keeps added pressure
off the joints. Being only 10 pounds
overweight increases the pressure on
your knees by 30 to 60 pounds with
each step.
BURSITIS
Bursitis is an inflammation of the
fluid-filled pads (bursae) that act as
cushions at the joints. Bursitis occurs
most often at joints that perform
frequent repetitive motion.
Bursitis treatment depends on
whether or not it involves infection.
For aseptic bursitis, where no
infection is present, your health care
provider may prescribe the following
treatments:
Anti-inflammatory and pain
medications, such as ibuprofen or
aspirin to alleviate pain and swelling
Avoiding the activity that led
to pain
COMMON TREATMENTS FOR JOINT PAIN
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Using ice for the first 48 hours after
an activity causing pain. Apply the
ice wrapped in a towel for 15 to 20
minutes, three to four times a day. After
a couple of days, use moist heat before
physical activity and ice after activity if
recommended by your doctor.
Elevating the injury to reduce swelling
Injection of cortisone into the injured
bursa to ease pain and swelling
Gentle exercise at home to improve
blood flow to the joint and the bursa
and to increase the range of motion
Chiropractic treatment
For septic bursitis, bursitis with an
infection, treatment may include:
Antibiotic medications
Repeated removal of the inflamed
fluid using a thin needle
Surgical drainage and removal of the
infected bursa sac if necessary
TENDONITIS
Whether you suffer a tendon injury from
playing sports, experience pain from
arthritis or break a bone, our orthopedic
surgeons can help. Our goal is to
eliminate your pain and restore your
comfort. Our experience allows us to do
that quickly and safely.
Your treatment for tendonitis may
include R.I.C.E. treatment for pain
relief: Rest the joint, apply ice packs,
compress the area with an elastic
bandage to reduce soreness and
inflammation, and keep the joint
elevated.
MEDICATION
Your health care provider may
recommend taking over-the-counter
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
(NSAIDs), such as aspirin or ibuprofen,
which also may help inflamed soft
tissue.
ACTIVITY MODIFICATION
If your health care provider gives you
the OK, begin exercising to strengthen
the muscles around the sore joint within
a day or two. Start with a long warm-up
to minimize shock to the tissues, and
then try lifting light weights or working
with an elastic exercise band. Go easy
at first, and build as your strength
increases.
REHABILITATION
Whether you are recovering from
an injury or surgery, LVHN offers
personalized rehabilitation care. Our
network has board-certified therapists
and specializes in numerous therapies,
including treatment for unique and
less common conditions. With nearly
four dozen convenient locations, our
outpatient rehabilitation sites are just
minutes away.
All our rehabilitation programs are
tailored to meet your unique lifestyle
needs and challenges. Our goal is to
help you return to your regular routine
as quickly and safely as possible. Our
rehabilitation team offers a wide range
of programs, including physical therapy,
occupational therapy, hand therapy,
orthopedic therapy, pre- and post-
surgical care, and sports rehabilitation.
CHIROPRACTIC TREATMENT
LVHN offers a variety of chiropractic
services for conditions of the bones,
joints and spine. Some of those
services include:
Mobilization techniques –
manual therapy used to manage
musculoskeletal dysfunction
Instrument adjusting – the use of
technology to apply gentle, precise
adjustments
Myofascial release – a gentle form of
stretching and compression designed
to release the uneven tightness in
injured tissue that surrounds the body’s
organs, muscles and bones
Muscle energy techniques – a
variety of manual techniques designed
to increase range of motion, relieve
spasticity and reduce pain
Ultrasound and electrotherapy –
use of sound waves and electrical
nerve stimulation to treat a variety of
chiropractic conditions
Exercise recommendations
Nutritional counseling
JOINT SURGERY
When arthritis, tendonitis or bursitis
is advanced, surgical treatment may
be necessary. Surgery may include
cleaning out the joint via a procedure
called arthroscopic debridement; an
osteotomy, which straightens the
bones; or joint replacement surgery.
Our surgeons offer the latest in joint
replacement technology to improve
the wear and fixation of hip and knee
replacements. This includes using new
plastics and metals called alternative
bearing implants. These implants
wear better and last longer. We also
offer techniques to reduce the size
of incisions and resulting scars, and
administer anti-inflammatory and anti-
nausea drugs before, during and after
surgery to help you get active right
away and speed your recovery.
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Q How do I know if I need joint replacement surgery?
Q How long will recovery take?
Q Am I too old (or too young) for surgery?
Q What happens during joint replacement surgery?
Q What happens after joint replacement surgery?
Q Both of my knees are bad. Should I get them both done at once?
QUICK FACTS ABOUT JOINT REPLACEMENT SURGERY
A If you have a sore knee or hip, it’s a question you might be asking. Your first step is learning from a health care provider exactly what’s causing the pain. Your provider will order diagnostic tests to rule out any other causes of pain.
If tests reveal you have osteoarthritis – the wearing down of the cartilage that covers the joints – your quality of life will determine when and if you need
replacement. As a general rule, if your pain is regularly causing you to lose sleep and hurting your work or daily functions, it’s probably time for surgery.
Before surgery, your doctor may first recommend nonsurgical options such as pain medication, physical therapy, cortisone and synthetic joint fluid injections, and weight loss and other lifestyle changes.
A Most joint replacement surgery patients return home in just two days and can ride an exercise bike at therapy within two weeks. It’s a far cry from the early days of joint replacement, when patients were hospitalized for up to two weeks. And often any
immediate post-surgery pain pales in comparison to the pain of walking with an arthritic knee or hip. Once you recover, you can essentially return to normal activities. You may even be able to do more than you could prior to surgery.
A Your overall health means much more than your age when it comes to successful recovery from surgery. At one time surgeons only did joint replacements for older people. Today knee and hip replacements last
longer, so younger people can have the surgery with the understanding they may need a second one in their lifetime.
A During a joint replacement surgery, your orthopedic surgeon will remove part or all of your damaged joint and replace it with a new one, restoring comfort and mobility.
Before the surgery you’ll be given anesthesia so you won’t feel the pain. Depending on the joint being replaced, your surgery might last two hours or fewer.
A After surgery, you’ll be moved to a special recovery room until the anesthesia wears off. Then you’ll be moved to a room where you’ll stay for a few days for the rest of your recovery.
If you undergo hip or knee surgery, your care team will have you out of bed and walking the same day as the surgery. Rehabilitation therapy will begin in your hospital room following surgery. You’ll continue physical therapy to gently strengthen the muscles around your new joint and help you regain mobility.
A If you are young and healthy, a bilateral knee replacement (both knees at once) may be the answer. If you are age 70 or older, or if you have significant
health issues, having the procedures separately may be a better answer. The final determination should be made with your doctor.
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ABOUT LVHN ORTHOPEDICSLVHN Orthopedics includes a team of highly
specialized surgical and nonsurgical providers working
together to deliver personalized care, accessed at
convenient locations.
We have more than 400 orthopedic experts
at LVHN, all specially educated to address your
orthopedic needs.
LVHN has the only campus in the region dedicated
to to orthopedics, LVHN-Tilghman, located in
Allentown, Pa.
As a result of that total dedication to orthopedics,
we take what we learn from our treatments at LVHN–
Tilghman and adapt it to all orthopedic venues across
our network.
Our fellowship-trained surgeons specialize in the
conditions they treat. If you want to find a knee, hip,
shoulder or hand surgeon in the area, look no further
than Orthopedics at LVHN.
Should it come to surgery, no one in the region
performs more orthopedic surgeries or more total joint
replacements than LVHN.
LVHN offers personalized rehabilitation for a wide
range of specialized programs, including physical
therapy, occupational therapy, orthopedic therapy and
more. With nearly four dozen convenient locations, our
outpatient rehabilitation sites are just minutes away.
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LEHIGH VALLEY LVPG ORTHOPEDICS AND SPORTS MEDICINE
LVHN JOINT PAIN TEAM
Eric Lebby, MD Chief, Division of Orthopedic Surgery SPECIALTIES:Arthritic joint reconstruction; hip and knee replacement MEDICAL SCHOOL: Temple University School of MedicineORTHOPEDIC SURGERY RESIDENCY: Temple University HospitalJOINT REPLACEMENT SURGERY FELLOWSHIP: Pennsylvania HospitalBOARD CERTIFICATION: Orthopedic surgerywatch his video at LVHN.org/Lebby.
Prody Ververeli, MD Physician Leader SPECIALTIES:Arthritic joint reconstruction; hip and knee replacement MEDICAL SCHOOL: Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson UniversityORTHOPEDIC SURGERY RESIDENCY: Thomas Jefferson University HospitalJOINT REPLACEMENT SURGERY FELLOWSHIP: Thomas Jefferson University HospitalBOARD CERTIFICATION: Orthopedic surgerywatch his video at LVHN.org/Ververeli.
Gabe Lewullis, MD Medical Director, Sports Medicine SPECIALTIES:Sports medicine; arthroscopic surgery; general orthopedics MEDICAL SCHOOL: Drexel University College of MedicineORTHOPEDIC SURGERY RESIDENCY: Drexel University College of MedicineSPORTS MEDICINE FELLOWSHIP: New England Baptist HospitalBOARD CERTIFICATION: Orthopedic surgerywatch his video at LVHN.org/Lewullis.
Faisal Al-Alim, MD SPECIALTY:Sports medicineMEDICAL SCHOOL: Ross University School of MedicineSPORTS MEDICINE RESIDENCY: Sacred Heart HospitalSPORTS MEDICINE FELLOWSHIP: Sacred Heart HospitalBOARD CERTIFICATIONS: Family medicine; sports medicinewatch his video at LVHN.org/Al-Alim.
Barry Berger, MD SPECIALTIES:Pediatric orthopedics; general orthopedics; trauma and fracture careMEDICAL SCHOOL: George Washington University School of MedicineORTHOPEDIC SURGERY RESIDENCY: Union Memorial HospitalPEDIATRIC ORTHOPEDICS FELLOWSHIP: Johns Hopkins HospitalBOARD CERTIFICATION: Orthopedic surgery
Yury Bykov, MD SPECIALTY:Orthopedic trauma surgery MEDICAL SCHOOL: Temple University School of MedicineORTHOPEDIC SURGERY RESIDENCY: University of Tennessee College of Medicine ChattanoogaORTHO/TRAUMA FELLOWSHIP: Duke University Medical CenterBOARD CERTIFICATION: Orthopedic surgery
Mitchell Cooper, MD SPECIALTIES:Sports medicine; arthroscopic surgery; general orthopedics MEDICAL SCHOOL: Temple University School of MedicineORTHOPEDIC SURGERY RESIDENCY: University of Illinois at Chicago Medical CenterSPORTS MEDICINE FELLOWSHIP: HealthSouth Doctors’ Hospital BOARD CERTIFICATIONS: Orthopedic surgery; orthopedic sports medicinewatch his video at LVHN.org/Cooper.
1250 CEDAR CREST HEALTH CENTER AT HAMBURG HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTER AT HAZLETON HEALTH CENTER AT MOSELEM SPRINGS MUHLENBERG HEALTH CENTER AT PALMER TOWNSHIP LEHIGHTON SCHUYLKILL MANOR ROAD
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Rupam Das, MD SPECIALTIES:Sports medicine; arthroscopic surgery; general orthopedics MEDICAL SCHOOL: Temple University School of MedicineORTHOPEDIC SURGERY RESIDENCY: Temple University HospitalSPORTS MEDICINE FELLOWSHIP: University of South Florida– Morsani College of MedicineBOARD ELIGIBLE:Orthopedic surgery
Thomas DiBenedetto, MD SPECIALTY:General orthopedics MEDICAL SCHOOL: University of Medicine and Dentistry of New JerseyGENERAL SURGERY RESIDENCY: UMDNJ–University HospitalORTHOPEDIC SURGERY RESIDENCY: UMDNJ–University HospitalBOARD CERTIFICATION: Orthopedic surgery
Chelsea Evans, DO SPECIALTY:Sports medicine MEDICAL SCHOOL: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic MedicineFAMILY MEDICINE RESIDENCY: Lehigh Valley Health NetworkSPORTS MEDICINE FELLOWSHIP: Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical SchoolBOARD CERTIFICATIONS: Family medicine; sports medicine watch her video at LVHN.org/CEvans.
Joshua Krassen, DO SPECIALTIES:Physiatry and spine care; EMG/Electrodiagnosis; epidural injections MEDICAL SCHOOL: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic MedicinePHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION RESIDENCY: Mount Sinai HospitalBOARD CERTIFICATION: Physical medicine and rehabilitation
Scott Sexton, MD SPECIALTY:Orthopedic trauma surgeon MEDICAL SCHOOL: University of Medicine and Dentistry of New JerseyORTHOPEDIC SURGERY RESIDENCY: Monmouth Medical CenterORTHO/TRAUMA FELLOWSHIP: Grant Medical CenterBOARD CERTIFICATION: Orthopedic surgerywatch his video at LVHN.org/Sexton.
Paul Sibley, DO SPECIALTY:Hand and upper extremity MEDICAL SCHOOL: Kirksville College of Osteopathic MedicineORTHOPEDIC SURGERY RESIDENCY: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic MedicineORTHOPEDIC HAND SURGERY FELLOWSHIP: Ohio University, Grandview Medical CenterBOARD CERTIFICATION:Orthopedic surgerywatch his video at LVHN.org/Sibley.
Neal Stansbury, MD SPECIALTIES:Sports medicine; arthroscopic surgery; general orthopedics MEDICAL SCHOOL: Hahnemann Medical College of PhiladelphiaORTHOPEDIC SURGERY RESIDENCY: Hahnemann University HospitalSPORTS MEDICINE FELLOWSHIP: Hershey Medical CenterBOARD CERTIFICATIONS: Orthopedic surgery; orthopedic sports medicinewatch his video at LVHN.org/Stansbury.
John Stapleton, DPM SPECIALTY:Reconstructive rear foot/ankle surgery MEDICAL SCHOOL: New York College of Podiatric MedicinePODIATRIC SURGERY RESIDENCY: UMDNJ–University HospitalRECONSTRUCTIVE FOOT AND ANKLE SURGERY FELLOWSHIP: University of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioBOARD CERTIFICATIONS: Foot surgery; reconstructive rear foot/ankle surgery
Daniel Torres, MD SPECIALTY:Hand and upper extremity MEDICAL SCHOOL: Loma Linda University School of MedicineORTHOPEDIC SURGERY RESIDENCY: University of Texas Medical Branch HospitalsHAND SURGERY FELLOWSHIP: University of Pittsburgh Medical CenterBOARD CERTIFICATION: Orthopedic surgerywatch his video at LVHN.org/Torres.
1250 CEDAR CREST HEALTH CENTER AT HAMBURG HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTER AT HAZLETON HEALTH CENTER AT MOSELEM SPRINGS MUHLENBERG HEALTH CENTER AT PALMER TOWNSHIP LEHIGHTON SCHUYLKILL MANOR ROAD
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HAZLETON LVPG ORTHOPEDICS AND SPORTS MEDICINE
LEHIGHTON AND SCHUYLKILL LVPG ORTHOPEDICS
Peter Kozicky, MD SPECIALTIES:Arthritic joint reconstruction; hip and knee replacement; general orthopedics MEDICAL SCHOOL: Chicago Medical SchoolGENERAL SURGERY RESIDENCY: Temple HospitalORTHOPEDIC SURGERY RESIDENCY: Boston UniversityHAND RESIDENCY: Roosevelt HospitalBOARD CERTIFICATION: Orthopedic surgery watch his video at LVHN.org/Kozicky.
Peter Spohn, MD SPECIALTY:General orthopedics MEDICAL SCHOOL: Oregon Health and Sciences University School of MedicineORTHOPEDIC SURGERY RESIDENCY: University of Colorado Health Science CenterORTHO/TRAUMA FELLOWSHIP: Vanderbilt University Medical CenterBOARD CERTIFICATION: Orthopedic surgerywatch his video at LVHN.org/Spohn.
Robert Boran, MD SPECIALTY:General orthopedicsMEDICAL SCHOOL:Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson UniversityORTHOPEDIC RESIDENCY:Thomas Jefferson University HospitalBOARD CERTIFICATION: Orthopedic surgery
1250 CEDAR CREST HEALTH CENTER AT HAMBURG HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTER AT HAZLETON HEALTH CENTER AT MOSELEM SPRINGS MUHLENBERG HEALTH CENTER AT PALMER TOWNSHIP LEHIGHTON SCHUYLKILL MANOR ROAD
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LEHIGH VALLEY
CENTER FOR ORTHOPEDIC MEDICINE–CEDAR CREST 1200 S. Cedar Crest Blvd., Allentown, PA 18103 Services: Total joint replacement (hips, knees and shoulders), spine surgery, back surgery, rehabilitation therapy
CENTER FOR ORTHOPEDIC MEDICINE–MUHLENBERG Route 22 and Schoenersville Road, Bethlehem, PA 18017 Services: Total joint replacement (hips, knees and shoulders), spine surgery, back surgery, rehabilitation therapy
CENTER FOR ORTHOPEDIC MEDICINE–TILGHMAN 4815 Tilghman St., Allentown, PA 18104 Services: Total joint replacement (hips, knees and shoulders), spine surgery, back surgery, rehabilitation therapy
LVPG ORTHOPEDICS AND SPORTS MEDICINE–1250 CEDAR CREST 1250 S. Cedar Crest Blvd., Suite 110, Allentown, PA 18103 Services: Full spectrum of orthopedic care for children through adults
LVPG ORTHOPEDICS AND SPORTS MEDICINE–HAMBURG Health Center at Hamburg 700 Hawk Ridge Drive, Hamburg, PA 19526 Services: Full spectrum of orthopedic care for children through adults
LVPG ORTHOPEDICS AND SPORTS MEDICINE–MOSELEM SPRINGS Health Center at Moselem Springs 14351 Kutztown Road, Fleetwood, PA 19522 Services: Full spectrum of orthopedic care for children through adults
LVPG ORTHOPEDICS AND SPORTS MEDICINE–-MUHLENBERG 2597 Schoenersville Road, Suite 100, Bethlehem, PA 18017 Services: Full spectrum of orthopedic care for children through adults
LVPG ORTHOPEDICS AND SPORTS MEDICINE–PALMER TOWNSHIP Health Center at Palmer Township 3701 Corriere Road, Suite 15, Easton, PA 18045 Services: Full spectrum of orthopedic care for children through adults
HAZLETON
LEHIGH VALLEY HOSPITAL–HAZLETON 700 E. Broad St., Hazleton, PA 18201 Services: Surgery, rehabilitation therapy LVPG ORTHOPEDICS AND SPORTS MEDICINE–HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTER 50 Moisey Drive, Hazleton, PA 18201 Services: Full spectrum of orthopedic care for children through adults
POCONO
LEHIGH VALLEY HOSPITAL–POCONO 206 E. Brown St., East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 Services: Total joint replacement (hips, knees and shoulders), spine surgery, back surgery, rehabilitation therapy
SCHUYLKILL
LEHIGH VALLEY HOSPITAL–SCHUYLKILL 700 E. Norwegian St., Pottsville, PA 17901 Services: Surgery, rehabilitation therapy LVPG ORTHOPEDICS–SCHUYLKILL MANOR ROAD 700 Schuylkill Manor Road, Suite 3, Pottsville, PA 17901 Services: General orthopedic care for adults
LEHIGHTON
LVPG ORTHOPEDICS-LEHIGHTON 363 N. First St., Lehighton PA 18235 Services: General orthopedic care for adults
OUR ORTHOPEDICS LOCATIONS AND SERVICES
No matter which Center for Orthopedics or practice location you choose to receive care, it’s our goal to help you recover quickly and comfortably.
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If you need rehabilitation care, you don’t have to travel far for therapy. That’s because LVHN rehab services are now offered at nearly four dozen convenient locations, including:
Allentown Bangor Bath Bethlehem Blakeslee Brodheadsville Coopersburg East Stroudsburg Easton Emmaus Fleetwood Fogelsville Frackville Hamburg Hazleton Hellertown
Lehighton Kutztown Mountain Top Nazareth Northampton Orefield Orwigsburg Palmer Township Pottsville Quakertown Stroudsburg Tamaqua Tannersville Tobyhanna Trexlertown Walnutport Whitehall
LVHN offers personalized rehabilitation for a wide range of specialized programs for adults and children, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, orthopedic therapy and more. Learn more at LVHN.org/rehab.
OUTPATIENT REHABILITATION LOCATIONSA service of Lehigh Valley Hospital.
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If you have joint pain, why wait to get back to feeling like yourself again? Call 888-402-LVHN to schedule an appointment today with one of our joint pain experts.
PREPARE FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT.
Learning more about joint pain causes, symptoms and treatment options is your first step to moving beyond joint pain. The next step is to schedule an appointment with an orthopedic expert who can provide you with an individualized treatment plan that meets your personal needs. We see patients
at numerous convenient locations throughout the region. Our philosophy is to make sure you are seen by a provider today, tomorrow or the next day to address your medical concerns.
It can help to come prepared with a list of questions to get the most from an appointment with your provider. If you have concerns about your condition or want information about specific treatment options available, use the space below to write down any questions you may have.
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