Orthopedics
“Most surgeons, in my experience will give you eight minutes of their time,” says Ed, a knee replacement patient at the Holy Cross Hospital Orthopedic Institute. “[Dr. Roche] spent probably 40-45 minutes with us. He answered every question I could possibly think of. He was just great! [After the surgery] I never suffered pain, it’s incredible! My knee worked beautifully. After three weeks, I played nine holes [golfing] and as far as I’m concerned, I was recovered. I feel that I’m a great deal younger than 86.”
Our award-winning orthopedic services and expert physicians and surgeons allow us to restore our patients’ ability to walk, run and enjoy their active lives without pain through innovative research, cutting-edge technology and compassionate care.
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Orthopedic Institute
The Holy Cross Orthopedic Institute has received the coveted 2008 and 2009 U.S.News & World Report “Best Hospital” ranking for Orthopedics. We specialize in hand and upper extremity disorders, foot and ankle reconstruction, sports medicine injuries and joint replacement surgery. In fact, we are proud to say that we are the one of the largest joint replacement providers in Florida and we perform more orthopedic procedures than any other hospital in Broward County. In addition, Holy Cross was the first in the world to offer MAKOplasty, a minimally invasive partial knee resurfacing procedure used to treat early to mid-stage osteoarthritis of the knee. Our surgeons have trained at some of the finest institutions around the country. Our team of physicians, nurses, therapists and staff are committed to providing compassionate care and utilizing cutting-edge technology. Our mission is to provide the highest quality patient care and services including occupational and physical rehabilitation, home health care, pain management, patient/family education and support groups. Help us fulfill our mission and help change the lives of thousands, restoring their ability to walk, run and enjoy their lives without pain by making a donation today.
Orthopedic Research
The Holy Cross Orthopedic Research Institute has achieved groundbreaking accomplishments in clinical research. Our physicians have over 30 peer-reviewed publications in orthopedic literature. We have developed and designed the latest knee and shoulder replacement devices. And we have established key protocols for orthopedic rehabilitation, as well as introduced cutting-edge techniques that have facilitated faster recovery and minimized pain. As a non-for-profit entity, the Holy Cross Hospital Orthopedic Research Institute depends on the generosity of people like you to help maintain our mission to provide the absolute best treatment and our strong commitment to advancement in orthopedic surgery. With your support, we can continue to facilitate innovation in orthopedics though research and development and find ways to speed up recovery and minimize pain. Your generosity will also allow us to understand what it takes to improve joint and muscle function, and methods to get patients back to activities they enjoy.
Technology
The Holy Cross Orthopedic Institute was the first in the world to offer MAKOplasty, a minimally invasive partial knee resurfacing procedure used to treat early to mid-stage osteoarthritis of the knee. In addition, we are the first hospital in Florida to offer patients multicompartmental knee resurfacing. The new MAKO RIOTM robotic arm system allows our expert surgeons to keep as much of the original knee as possible, while the MAKO Restoris system restores natural knee function. The RIO System now makes possible resurfacing of the medial, patellofemoral, or both components of the knee. Through the use of these types of robotic surgical systems, surgeons are able to perform complex surgical procedures with minimal pain, shorter recovery times and minimal scarring. Help us continue to provide these important technological advancements by donating today.