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The Benefits of Physical Therapy

Physical therapy is one of the best decisions you can make if you suffer from chronic pain or have undergone an injury. According to the American Physical Therapy Association, a physical therapist is a trained and licensed medical professional who improves their patients’ quality of life through directed exercise, hands-on care and patient education. Many […]

By |April 1st, 2021|Physical Therapy|Comments Off on The Benefits of Physical Therapy

Putting People Back on Their Feet Again

For a combined 177 years, patients have chosen our doctors at The Orthopedic Group for specialized orthopedic care. Alan Henson is one such patient. This past summer, Mr. Henson underwent a total knee replacement surgery after he could no longer handle the amount of pain he was in each day. He experienced the best possible […]

By |February 24th, 2021|Joint Replacement|Comments Off on Putting People Back on Their Feet Again

Concussion Warning Signs

A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI) caused by a bump, blow or jolt to the head or a hit to the body that causes the head and brain to move rapidly back and forth. When this sudden movement occurs, the brain can bounce or even twist around in the skull, which […]

By |December 2nd, 2020|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Concussion Warning Signs

Avoid These Injuries on Thanksgiving Day

Thanksgiving is almost here. It’s a day to be grateful and enjoy delicious food, spend time with family and friends (which might look different this year due to the pandemic) and maybe even play a little football. But it is also a day that can be ruined if it results in an injury.  

In 2016, an […]

By |November 18th, 2020|Injuries|Comments Off on Avoid These Injuries on Thanksgiving Day

ACL Injury: Relieving ACL Injury Pain

An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury is one of the most common sports injuries our physicians, surgeons and physical therapists see at The Orthopedic Group. According to the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, there are approximately 150,000 ACL injuries in the United States each year. This injury occurs in both males and females. However, […]

By |October 21st, 2020|Injuries|Comments Off on ACL Injury: Relieving ACL Injury Pain

Introducing the ROSA® Knee System for Total Knee Replacement

Total joint replacement is one of the most commonly performed elective surgical procedures in the United States. It is also becoming an increasingly popular outpatient procedure at hospitals across the country, including at Monongahela Valley Hospital’s Orthopedic Institute.  

Together with MVH, the orthopedic surgeons with The Orthopedic Group are excited to offer Zimmer Biomet’s ROSA® Knee […]

By |October 7th, 2020|Joint Replacement, Orthopedic Physicians|Comments Off on Introducing the ROSA® Knee System for Total Knee Replacement

Welcome to The Orthopedic Group

For a combined 177 years, patients in southwestern Pennsylvania have chosen our orthopedic doctors at The Orthopedic Group, for specialized care in joint reconstruction, orthopedic spine, sports medicine, foot and ankle, pain management and physical therapy.  We are a community-driven group of physicians that are invested in the health of our community members.
Keep reading to […]

By |September 9th, 2020|Orthopedic Physicians|Comments Off on Welcome to The Orthopedic Group