Orthopedics and orthopedic surgery

We specialize in the latest advances in hip, knee and shoulder joint replacement procedures. 

In addition to our in-patient surgeries, we provide advanced minimally invasive arthroscopic outpatient procedures for knees, shoulders and hips. By eliminating an overnight hospital stay, minimally invasive surgery can offer you greater comfort and convenience. 

Using innovative technology for diagnosis and treatment, we can better detect and heal your back and neck pain, as well as other problems associated with your spine. 

At Sharp, we offer hip replacement procedures that aim to preserve more healthy bone, ligaments and tissue, enabling you to return home and get back to doing what you love as quickly as possible.

Hip resurfacing is an excellent surgical treatment option for osteoarthritis if you are healthy, younger, active and want to swiftly get back to a normal lifestyle. 

We are here to help with your chronic knee pain and offer multiple options for knee replacement surgery. Our world-class orthopedic team, using top-of-the line technology and innovative procedures, is here for you every step of the way.

Kyphoplasty is a minimally invasive treatment for spinal fractures or spinal collapse due to osteoporosis or cancer. Kyphoplasty procedures are a combination of vertebroplasty and balloon catheter technology. 

Hip arthroscopy is a minimally invasive outpatient procedure to treat certain mechanical conditions of the hip, particularly if you are young, active and suffering from hip pain. The surgery may help postpone or eliminate your need for future hip replacement surgery. 

Minimally invasive knee surgery is an option if you have early- to mid-stage osteoarthritis. Using advanced technology, this procedure results in less scarring, less pain and a quicker recovery. 

With emergency services at every Sharp hospital and a Level II trauma center located in central San Diego, we have around-the-clock coverage for your orthopedic trauma care. 

Our orthopedics team offers a variety of treatment options for osteoporosis. Many of these treatments can strengthen your bone structure and reduce your pain. And if additional care is needed, we have excellent surgical procedures that can help. 

With collaboration between our orthopedic surgeons and neurosurgeons, our spine surgery program offers a unique and comprehensive approach to treating disorders of the spine, including scoliosis, spinal tumors, spine trauma, spondylolisthesis and stenosis. 

Joint Endeavor®, Sharp's multidisciplinary team approach, includes active patient participation to achieve the best possible outcomes — so you can return home and recover quickly after hip or knee replacement surgery.

To treat spinal fractures caused by osteoporosis, vertebroplasty is a nonsurgical procedure that can reduce your pain and help you recover faster. 

If you are a total joint replacement patient, we offer a four-week pharmacy management program to help you postsurgery. Because you will be at high risk for developing blood clots, it is important for you to receive a blood-thinning medication after surgery. In most cases, your physician will recommend Coumadin® or its generic equivalent, warfarin. 

In conjunction with your surgeon, a pharmacist will work with you daily while you are in the hospital to closely manage your medication dosages. After discharge, your blood work and warfarin dose will be monitored weekly, for four weeks, by our highly skilled pharmacy staff. The pharmacy will also be in communication with your physician regarding your status. 

For hip patients, a nurse will visit you at home to collect your blood sample. For knee patients, the anticoagulation service coordinates blood collection during your physical therapy sessions so you only have to make one stop.

At Sharp, our world-class team of orthopedic experts is available at several San Diego locations that are conveniently located across the county, making it easy to find the care you need.

We have orthopedic treatment for many types of conditions — from back and neck injuries to hip resurfacing, shoulder pain to knee replacement. Whether you're living with osteoporosis, arthritis, scoliosis or joint pain, we're here to help you get the care you need.

Whether you're seeking care for yourself or visiting a loved one, we're here to support you throughout the journey — before, during and after treatment.

We offer advanced orthopedic care at the following nationally recognized Sharp hospitals — Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Sharp Coronado Hospital, Sharp Grossmont Hospital and Sharp Memorial Hospital.

There are two simple ways to find the right doctor for you: 

• Search online for an orthopedic surgeon with our quick, easy-to-use Find a Doctor tool

• Call 1-800-82-SHARP (1-800-827-4277), Monday through Friday, 7 am to 7 pm, to speak with one of our specially trained physician referral specialists. They know our doctors and can help you find the perfect fit. 

In some cases, you will need a referral from your primary care doctor.  

Some medical groups offer direct access to certain types of specialists. And some health plans, such as PPOs, offer direct access to all specialists. Contact your health plan's member services department to confirm your coverage. 

If you are an existing patient with a Sharp-affiliated orthopedic surgeon (meaning you have seen your doctor at least once), simply call the doctor’s office to make an appointment. 

Sharp accepts almost all health insurance plans, including Medicare, Medi-Cal and most managed care and private insurance plans.  

Be sure to check with your insurance company to verify specific coverage. Insurance companies frequently add new plans, and update provider networks and covered services under existing plans.

At Sharp, we champion minimally invasive care because it decreases your recovery time, pain and scarring. We support you in healing and recovery, encouraging you to walk within hours of your procedure. To help you have less pain and avoid complications, we guide you through innovative pain management and physical therapy options. This and more are part of our approach that promotes education, healing and a quicker recovery.

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