Joint Pain - Lehigh Valley Health Networkyour joint pain. If your natural joints have completely worn out, total joint replacement surgery can restore comfort, mobility and quality

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


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


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.


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.


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.


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

http://www.LVHN.org/Lebby

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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.


http://www.LVHN.org/CEvans

http://www.LVHN.org/Sexton

http://www.LVHN.org/Sibley

http://www.LVHN.org/Stansbury

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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


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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.


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.

https://www.lvhn.org/our_services/key_support_services/rehabilitation_services


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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Joint Pain - Lehigh Valley Health Networkyour joint pain. If your natural joints have completely worn out, total joint replacement surgery can restore comfort, mobility and quality