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Orthopedics

St. Clair Hospital’s orthopedics program includes a variety of services focused on the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the musculoskeletal system.

From diagnostic testing to arthroscopic and minimally invasive surgery to elective surgery to rehabilitation, St. Clair provides access to leading edge technologies in a compassionate and caring setting.  

Our multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, and therapists develop coordinated treatment plans for each patient to ensure that each individual receives personalized attention and comprehensive care with the ultimate goals of better results and fewer complications.

Our Services

The services we provide to inpatients and outpatients include:

Service   Description
Balance and Fall Prevention Program
   Designed to evaluate and treat patients with balance deficits and screen patients who are at-risk for falls, as well as to provide fall prevention education.
IRU
   The Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit (IRU) is located on the Hospital's Fifth Floor and provides patients with specifically designed therapy programs for reaching maximum independence in living skills, mobility and communication.
Low Vision
   The use of adaptive techniques and special equipment designed to provide day-to-day independence for persons with poor and declining vision.
Neurology
   Medical specialty concerned with the correction and prevention of disorders of the brain, spinal cord and nerves.
Neurosurgery
   Operations involving the brain, spinal cord or nerves.
Nursing
   Total inpatient care for patients recovering from orthopedic and/or neurological impairments.
Occupational Therapy
   This therapy complements treatment to promote maximum independence and safety for patients in their day-to-day activities. These include personal hygiene, mobility, vocational and leisure activities.
Physiatry
   The diagnosis and treatment of disorders that require rehabilitative care.
Physical Therapy
   Physical therapists are trained to relieve pain, improve movement, strength and function. Through evaluation and individualized treatment programs, physical therapists can treat existing problems as well as promote wellness.
Podiatry
   The diagnosis and treatment of diseases and other disorders of the feet.
Rheumatology
   The prevention and correction of disorders characterized by inflammation and/or degeneration of connective tissue and related structures of the body.
Vestibular Rehabilitation
   The use of exercise to aid in the recovery from a vestibular disorder, a condition characterized by dizziness and/or decreased balance due to damage to the inner ear or brain.

How to Reach Us

Department Phone Number
Occupational Therapy
 412.942.3493
Physical Therapy
 412.942.3480
5A Nursing Unit
 412.942.5400
5E Nursing Unit
 412.942.5000
Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit  
 412.942.5400
Osteoporosis Center 
 412.942.8150 (to schedule DXA exam)
412.942.7727 (all other calls)

Community Education

We also offer community education programs on a range of topics, including fall prevention, ergonomics,  muscular skeletal injuries, total joint replacement and osteoporosis – all of which can be tailored to fit a variety of audiences and settings. To scheule a speaker please contact St. Clair Public Relations at 412.942.6280.

In addition, we offer a pre-operative hip/knee education class to help patients understand and better prepare for total joint surgery and the recovery period.  For more information about this class, as well as a listing of upcoming class dates, please visit the Programs & Events section of this Website.
We also have prepared a series of education sheets for common orthopedic concerns and procedures. 

Ask The Doctor

Recently, HouseCall, St. Clair's consumer-oriented newsletter, consulted with three of the Hospital's distinguished orthopedic surgeons - Jon B. Tucker, M.D., John M. Gibbons, M.D., and Derrick J. Fluhme, M.D. - to learn more about the world of orthopedics at St. Clair.  Click here to read the conversation.

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Find a Physician

St. Clair Hospital offers a wealth of highly qualified physicians in Orthopedics, including doctors specializing in Neurology, Neurosurgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Podiatry.