Top-rated surgery
The surgeons for St. Mary's Orthopaedics have years of experience and offer new, less-invasive techniques for joint reconstruction and replacement. Dr. Mike Snyder, Dr. Jonathan Craighead and Dr. John Krautmann bring the best training from the nation’s top orthopaedic programs and are certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. They operate with state-of-the-art technology in St. Mary’s new surgical suites. Your team of caregivers includes experienced nurses all specially certified in orthopedics to ensure success from start to finish.

Advanced pain management
The orthopaedic team uses state-of-the-art methods for pain relief. Dr. John Lucio, a pain management specialist, is part of the multidisciplinary team that manages the successful outcome of each case. Pain blocks are directed where they are needed while the rest of the body is unimpaired by side effects. This pinpoint accuracy means you can begin your recovery more quickly and with less pain.

New, private rooms
St. Mary’s newly renovated and furnished orthopaedic unit has all private rooms exclusively for orthopedic patients. The rooms have been equipped for patient and family comfort and convenience, including a flat-screen TV, DVD player, and wireless Internet in every room.

• In 2008, 97.2% of orthopedic patients reported they were satisfied and most were very satisfied with their care at St. Mary's. (Press Ganey patient surveys)

Quick, effective rehab
To expedite recovery, rehab starts right away in a therapy gym in the orthopedic unit. After leaving the hospital, patients continue therapy at either of two outpatient rehabilitation clinics:

• St. Mary’s Spine Center and Outpatient Rehabilitation in the Creektrail Clinics, 2511 West Edgewood
• St. Mary’s Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation in the JCMG Medical Building, 1241 West Stadium Blvd.

A team of physical therapists, occupational therapists, and athletic trainers collaborate with physicians to guide your rehabilitation using top-of-the-line equipment. St. Mary’s has the only two physical therapists in Jefferson City who are board-certified orthopaedic specialists.

St. Mary’s Spine Center and Rehabilitation Clinic is the premier spine rehabilitation center in mid-Missouri. St. Mary’s has the complete MedX testing and rehab equipment. MedX equipments achieves training efficiency through resistance curves matched to tested and proven strength profiles. They also operate at a very low level of friction and offer a choice of resistance in two-pound increments, ensuring a weight that is just right for rapid and steady progress.

And the best part ... you’ll be ready for it!  Before surgery, patients attend joint class, held in St. Mary’s orthopaedic unit, to become familiar with the unit and learn what to expect from the experience. A team including an orthopaedic nurse, physical therapist, and health psychologist makes sure you’re prepared, no surprises.

With that kind of commitment to our patients’ success, you can understand why St. Mary’s orthopaedic services rank high among hospitals nationwide, big and small.

Call now. The sooner you call, the sooner you’ll get relief. 877-89-BONES