Clinton Hospital offers high-quality preventive, diagnostic, treatment and rehabilitation services for orthopedic problems. The hospital's experienced orthopedic specialists provide a wide range of services, including:
Our orthopedists also offer general care for pediatric patients. Children requiring highly specialized orthopedic services may be referred to the UMass Memorial Pediatric Orthopedics Services in Worcester. Diagnostic imaging services are offered on-site in the hospital's modern Diagnostic Imaging Department, which provides radiology, ultrasound, computed tomography (CT) scanning and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Rehabilitation services are also provided to assist patients in regaining maximum function.
To schedule an appointment call 978-368-3760.
Michael Elman, MD
For highly specialized orthopedic services, such as spine surgery, patients may be referred to the Musculoskeletal Center of Excellence at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester.
Arthritis and Joint Pain
For individuals suffering from arthritis and joint pain, Clinton Hospital provides consultation and treatments through experienced, board-certified orthopedic physicians and rheumatolgists. A wide range of nonsurgical treatments are available at the hospital, as is arthroscopic day surgery. |
Diagnostic imaging services are offered on-site in the hospital's modern Diagnostic Imaging Department, which provides radiology, ultrasound, computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanning. Rehabilitation services are also provided to assist patients in regaining maximum function.
Foot and Ankle
Foot and ankle services at Clinton Hospital are provided by our experienced orthopedic surgeon and podiatrists. Orthopedic conditions treated include: |
- Arthritis
- Foot and ankle fractures
- Heel pain
- Sports injuries
Podiatric conditions treated include:
- Bunions
- Diabetes-related foot problems
- Hammertoes
Following a comprehensive evaluation and personalized assessment, the foot and ankle specialist may recommend surgical or nonsurgical treatments to help relieve painful disorders. For highly specialized foot and ankle services, patients may be referred by their physician to the Foot and Ankle Center at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester.
Diagnostic imaging services are offered at Clinton Hospital in the hospital's modern Diagnostic Imaging Department, which provides radiology, ultrasound, computed tomography (CT) scanning and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Rehabilitation services are also provided on-site to assist patients in regaining maximum function.
Hand and Upper Extremity
Clinton Hospital's orthopedic surgeon provides assessments as well as a variety of treatments for hand and upper extremity injuries. Common injuries treated include: |
- Bone and joint injuries
- Carpal tunnel syndrome and compression neuropathies
- Nerve and tendon injuries
Diagnostic imaging services are offered on-site in the hospital's modern Diagnostic Imaging Department, which provides radiology, ultrasound, computed tomography (CT) scanning and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Rehabilitation services are also provided to assist patients in regaining maximum function.
Patients who may require advanced hand and upper extremity services not offered at Clinton Hospital may be referred by their physician to the Hand and Upper Extremity Center at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester.
Joint Replacement
Pre- and postoperative consultations with an experienced orthopedic surgeon are available for joint replacement patients at Clinton Hospital. |
Diagnostic imaging services are offered in the hospital's modern Diagnostic Imaging Department, which provides radiology, ultrasound, computed tomography (CT) scanning and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Rehabilitation services are also provided to assist patients in regaining maximum function.
Orthopedic Trauma
For patients suffering from orthopedic trauma injuries, Clinton Hospital provides high-quality care in its Emergency Department. A team of experienced specialists includes our orthopedic surgeon, UMass Memorial Medical Center emergency medicine physicians, nurses and highly skilled technologists. Orthopedic trauma care is enhanced by the diagnostic imaging services at Clinton Hospital. |
Patients with critical and complex orthopedic injuries have rapid access by ambulance or Life Flight air ambulance to the Duddie Massad Emergency and Trauma Center at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester, the region's only accredited Level One Trauma Center for adults and children.
Comprehensive rehabilitation, including physical and occupational therapies, are offered through Clinton Hospital's rehabilitation services.
Physiatry
A physical medicine and rehabilitation physician works in conjunction with Clinton Hospital's Rehabilitation Department to develop treatment plans for patients suffering from pain, for whom traditional medication was not successful or who are not candidates for surgical procedures. Patients are typically referred to a physiatrist by their primary care physicians to help diagnose mobility or pain issues and prescribe a plan of care through a combination of physical, occupational and speech therapies, as well as medication management and injection therapies. |
Physiatrists use rehabilitative therapies to treat physical issues such as:
To schedule an appointment, call 978-368-3742.
Elizabeth Roaf, MD
Spine Care
Clinton Hospital's orthopedic surgeon provides initial evaluations and nonsurgical treatments of spine problems. If further evaluations or surgical treatments are needed, patients may be referred to the Spine Center at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester. |
Diagnostic imaging services are offered on-site in the hospital's modern Diagnostic Imaging Department, which provides radiology, ultrasound, computed tomography (CT) scanning and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Rehabilitation services are also provided to assist patients in regaining maximum function.
Sports Medicine
Clinton Hospital's sports medicine specialist and orthopedic surgeon offers care for patients with sports-related injuries, including evaluation and treatment of fractures, broken bones, joint dislocations, ligament and cartilage injuries, as well as sprains and strains. |
Diagnostic imaging services are offered on-site in the hospital's modern Diagnostic Imaging Department, which provides radiology, ultrasound, computed tomography (CT) scanning and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Rehabilitation services are also provided to assist patients in recovering and regaining maximum function.