The orthopedic surgery department at Roper St. Francis Healthcare performs more than 10,350 surgeries and oversees more than 123,000 outpatient visits annually. The largest adult program in the region, the system employs 27 specialists in total joint, sports medicine, foot and ankle, hand, shoulder, orthopedic spine, podiatry and general orthopedics services. Highly experienced surgeons perform cutting-edge 3D modeling for shoulder surgery and advanced joint stabilization for complex procedures. Its experienced hip and knee replacement surgeons perform more than 2,600 surgeries per year, leading minimally invasive techniques, and earned a Blue Distinction Centers+ designation for knee and hip replacement. The community sports medicine program supports athletes at 14 area high schools and one National Collegiate Athletic Association program. Specialists participate regularly in mission trips to treat hundreds of underserved citizens for musculoskeletal and orthopedic conditions.
