Center for Orthopedics
Goal
The Center for Orthopedics sets out to not only get you back on your feet after surgery, but to educate the patient and family, have you up and mobile sooner than expected after surgery, assist you with pain management and help you on your way with successful rehabilitation. At Gwinnett Medical Center, it's more than just a procedure to fix a problem or alleviate an emergency. It's about specialty care with extensively trained surgeons, highly accredited programs, cutting-edge technology and a patient-focused approach.
A Full Continuum of Orthopedic Care
Programs
- Joint Replacement—Joint Replacement Center offering exceptional, state-of-the-art medical and surgical care for orthopedic patients.
- Orthopedic surgeons with extensive training and experience in joint replacement lead a team of highly qualified orthopedic-specialty nurses, technicians and rehab specialists.
- Program goals include patient and family education, early mobility after surgery, pain management and successful rehabilitation.
- Special educational “Joint Classes” for joint replacement patients and families.
- Learn about the total joint experience.
- Sports Medicine—Meet our team physicians and learn more about Gwinnett SportsRehab.
Procedures
- Total hip replacement
- Total knee replacement
- Total shoulder replacement
- Knee arthroscopy
- Surgery for shoulder impingement
- Shoulder joint surgery: Bankart repair
- Shoulder joint surgery: SLAP repair
Imaging
We provide a comprehensive range of imaging and radiology services, both inpatient and outpatient, to assist physicians with diagnosing and treating their patients. Our imaging centers are equipped with the latest technology. With imaging locations in both Duluth and Lawrenceville, our dedicated team of board-certified radiologists, registered technologists, registered nurses and other patient care specialists provide exceptional care.
Rehabilitation
Resources & Information
Find a physician—Search our physician database by name, specialty or keyword.
Health information—Knowing what to expect before, after and during your orthopedic surgery can make all of the difference in your level of comfort. Visit our Orthopedic Health Information page to learn more about your procedure and the recovery process.
