Orthopaedics
The first total hip replacement in the state of Wisconsin
was performed at Columbia Hospital in 1968. Since that time, more joint replacements
have been done here than in any other hospital in southeastern Wisconsin. Given
our decades of leadership and experience, Orthopedics at Columbia St. Mary’s epitomizes
our passion for patient care.
As one of Columbia St. Mary’s most well established specializations, Orthopedics
boasts a very low turnover rate. Several of our surgeons and nurses have been with
us for decades, bringing a kind of stability and leadership you can’t teach in school.
Our Ortho units feel like a family and operate as a team, and new nurses with a
passion for Orthopedics and patient care are a welcome addition.
Columbia St. Mary’s Orthopedics services include on-site diagnostic services, inpatient
and outpatient surgery, and a host of rehabilitation services. Our nurses are encouraged
to explore each of these areas, and learn from seasoned clinicians as they do.
We emphasize standardization and wellness in the treatments we advocate. Clinically
proven pathways to recovery are used whenever possible, as are preventative and
wellness-based interventions. Our nurses work closely with patients to ensure their
treatment protocols are being followed, and get them and their families as involved
as possible in their recovery process. They are also highly involved in community
and patient education, speaking throughout the community on topics like joint and
bone health. It’s not uncommon for a new patient on one of our units to recognize
his or her nurse from one of these educational events!
Orthopedics at Columbia St. Mary’s is a truly unique environment. We love what we
do, and strive to be the best. If you enjoy working closely with patients and their
families and would love facing the diverse challenges of Orthopedic care as part
of a dedicated treatment team, Orthopedics at Colombia St. Mary’s is the place for
you.
