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Orthopedic care

Orthopedists are doctors who take care of the entire musculoskeletal system. They diagnose and treat conditions such as sprains, strains, broken bones, arthritis and osteoporosis. Some of the treatments they offer include recommending lifestyle changes, applying casts and performing surgeries, such as ligament repairs or total joint replacements.

Orthopedics in St. Petersburg

Our team takes time to understand your condition and offer personalized care.

At the Spine & Orthopedic Institute at HCA Florida Northside Hospital, our mission is to restore your physical well-being and help you achieve a higher level of functionality. Our team will be with you every step of the way to make sure you receive quality care.

Expert advice, available 24/7

Free health-related information is just a phone call away. Our nurses help you understand your symptoms, treatment options and procedures. They will also help you find a provider or specialist and schedule an appointment.

Free health-related information is just a phone call away. Our nurses help you understand your symptoms, treatment options and procedures. They will also help you find a provider or specialist and schedule an appointment.

Bone and joint conditions we treat

We provide treatment options for a variety of conditions, including:

  • Back pain
  • Bone fractures
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Degenerative disc disease
  • Herniated disc
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Ruptured disc
  • Sacroiliac joint pain
  • Scoliosis
  • Spinal injuries
  • Spinal stenosis
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Weak or unstable spine

Orthopedic services we offer

We understand that bone and joint pain can affect your daily life. Our specialists provide both nonsurgical and surgical options to help ensure you receive the care that’s right for you.

Our nonsurgical and surgical treatments

We offer a variety of treatments, including:

  • Arthroscopy
  • Carpal tunnel release
  • Certified hand therapy
  • Intervertebral discectomy
  • Joint replacement
  • Kyphoplasty
  • Laminectomy
  • Meniscectomy
  • Physical therapy and rehabilitation
  • Spinal fusion

You can take our online knee health risk assessment and hip health risk assessment prior to your treatment to help you understand your condition and your available options.

Anterior hip replacement surgery

The anterior hip replacement technique provides a minimally invasive alternative to traditional posterior hip replacement. Since there are fewer muscles in the front of the hip, your surgeon can work through muscle fibers instead of cutting through them to perform the hip replacement surgery.

During this procedure, your surgeon will use computer navigation to create a digital template of the surgical location. Anterior hip replacement surgery offers many potential benefits when compared to posterior hip replacement surgery, including:

  • Less time in surgery
  • Shorter recovery time
  • Smaller incisions

Robot-assisted spinal fusion

Robot-assisted spinal fusion enables your surgeon to plan and perform delicate procedures with precision. If you have a debilitating spine condition, this surgery many offer benefits, including a faster recovery surgery.

About our orthopedic center

Our preoperative classes, comprehensive programs and comfortable amenities help us provide you and your loved ones with high-quality care and attentive services.

Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement (CJR)

We are proud to participate in Medicare's CJR program, which promotes better-coordinated care for you after a hip or knee replacement surgery. We work closely with physicians and post-acute care providers to improve quality and coordinate care from initial hospitalization through recovery.

The CJR program permits facilities to enter into financial gain-sharing relationships with its collaborators to share in the success of the program.

Download HCA Healthcare's Policy for Selecting CJR Collaborators


Our convenient amenities

Our orthopedic institute is located on the second floor of the hospital. Each private room is specially designed with your comfort in mind. Features include:

  • Complimentary Wi-Fi
  • Ergonomic fixtures
  • Flat-screen televisions with cable
  • In-room furniture for patient and family comfort

A patient room with a bed, futon, and a reclining chair.


Learn about joint replacement surgery

If you are having joint replacement surgery, please take the time to review this video. You will learn some of the most important aspects about your pre-op, operating room and recovery experience.

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Looking for a Location?

We also offer quality care at these other locations in our extended network.

Our Orthopedic care Locations

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Northside Hospital
6000 49th St N
St Petersburg, FL 33709
(727) 521 - 4411

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Northside Hospital
6000 49th St N
St Petersburg, FL 33709
(727) 521 - 4411
St. Petersburg Hospital
6500 38th Ave N
St Petersburg, FL 33710
(727) 384 - 1414

2.0 miles