Orthopedics

Verdugo Hills Hospital’s nationally renowned orthopedics team includes the area’s best orthopedic surgeons, physical therapists, and occupational therapists. Every year an increasing number of patients turn to Verdugo Hills Hospital for their orthopedic care. Our team specializes in knee replacement, hip replacement and fracture repair. Verdugo Hills Hospital offers a full-service Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Department to help patients recover from orthopedic surgeries.

Features of the Orthopedic Program include:

• Nurses and therapists who specialize in the care of patients with joint problems.
• Emphasis on individual care.
• Occupational therapists who will educate patients on how assistive devices, joint protection and energy conservation techniques can be used during activities of daily living, work and leisure activities.
• The Orthopedic Team coordinates all preoperative and discharge planning.
• A comprehensive patient guide is available for patients to follow from six weeks Pre-op until three months Post-op, and beyond.

Physician Lecture Series: Dr. Loren Geller – Sports Medicine