Services
We offer a full spectrum of orthopedics services for both our inpatients and outpatients. Our skilled doctors and dedicated, highly-trained nursing staff offer experienced and expert care in all services.
Diagnostic Services
We provide a full range of diagnostic services to meet your needs. Our radiologists are board certified so you receive the best, professional care available. Same-day and next-day appointments are available for most diagnostic services.
orthopedic diagnostic services:
- 64-Slice CT for advanced imaging
- 3-D bone rendering for precise imaging of the bone and pathology
- State-of-the-art MRI technology
- Nuclear medicine including Infinia Gamma CT
- 24/7 diagnostic services
Surgical Services
Our surgical services are backed by current and emerging technologies, including the most advanced technology for laparoscopic and endoscopic procedures to improve the surgical experience for our physicians and patients alike.
Case Management
Our case managers work with patients to make sure they have optimal outcomes before, during and after surgery. They provide each patient with an admission review, a customized care plan specific to each patient’s needs and a discharge plan. Our experienced nursing staff also works with case management for all of your post-surgery needs.
Total Joint Replacement
Our total joint replacement surgical services include total hip, knee, shoulder and elbow replacement. Lovelace Medical Center is equipped with the latest technology to help increase the durability of your joint replacement.
Joint Resurfacing for Hips
Lovelace Medical Center offers the latest alternative to total joint replacement of the hip – joint resurfacing. This state-of-the-art procedure for active adults allows for fewer bone cuts compared to total hip replacement.
Back Surgery
Our orthopedic back surgery services are backed by the latest technology, which helps decrease your length of stay so you start to feel better, faster.
Back surgery procedures include:
Sports Medicine
Our sports medicine surgical services treat injuries related to the rotation of the joints and deformation of the joints, which is usually caused by physical activity.
Sports medicine procedures include:
- ACL reconstruction
- PCL reconstruction
- Knee scopes
- Shoulder scopes
- Ankle scopes
- Menisectomy (meniscus removal and/or repair)
Rehabilitation Services
We help our patients overcome the effects of surgery with our comprehensive rehabilitation programs. These programs can help you recover more quickly and allow you to return to useful and productive activities. Each treatment program varies greatly depending upon your needs, but each is intensive and coordinated to help you return to your former lifestyle.
Our licensed and certified Physical and Occupational Therapists have more than 20 years of experience. We work directly with your physician for your continuum of care and discharge planning.
If you require inpatient rehabilitation, we provide comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation right on campus. If you require outpatient rehabilitation services, we have 5 convenient locations in the Albuquerque area to serve your needs close to home.
- Physical therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Sports injuries rehabilitation
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