Orthopaedic Associates of Bethlehem

Orthopaedic Services

Orthopaedic Associates of Bethlehem & Easton provides a wide variety of Orthopaedic and Business services to its patients and community.

Total Joint Replacement & Revisions
Orthopaedic Associates of Bethlehem introduced Total Joint Replacement to the Lehigh Valley in 1971. Our expertise in this field assures our patients quality care from highly experienced physicians. Total Joint Replacements are performed on patients with severe arthritis and other disabling conditions of the hips, knees, shoulders, and hands.

Arthroscopic Surgery
Arthroscopic Surgery is performed using a closed circuit TV camera. Polaroid pictures of the procedures are taken and incorporated into the patient's chart to document the findings seen at surgery. Arthroscopic surgery is performed primarily on knees, shoulders and ankles.

Sports Medicine
We provide treatment of sports-related injuries, including injuries to the bone, joints and surrounding muscular and soft tissue structures. Reconstructive and corrective surgery is rendered arthroscopically whenever possible. Conditioning and comprehensive rehabilitation programs are designed according to the capability and goals of the individual athlete.

Industrial Medicine
Our physicians render services to the injured worker for any orthopaedic condition requiring emergency, operative or conservative care. If you experience a work-related injury and wish to be treated by one of our physicians, arrangements can be made directly with our office by you, your employer or the emergency room.

Fractures & Trauma Care
Services include emergency treatment of acute fractures, dislocations and injuries to the bones, joints and surrounding muscular and soft tissues due to trauma. Services are rendered in our office, a hospital emergency room, or as an in-patient, depending on the nature of the injury. One of our physicians is always on call and available for any emergencies.

Pediatric Orthopaedics
Children are treated for congenital, traumatic, and acquired disorders such as club feet, scoliosis, congenital deformities of the upper and lower limbs, and other orthopaedic conditions.

Osteoporosis
Diagnosis and treatment of Osteoporosis is provided through the Eastern Pennsylvania Osteoporosis Center, a subsidiary of Orthopaedic Associates of Bethlehem. Click here to learn about the diagnostic, treatment and educational services provided by the Center.

Back & Spine
We offer spine and back care and offer a high degree of expertise in areas including degenerative disc disease, scoliosis, arthritis of the spine, and herniated discs.

Shoulder Surgery
Services include treatment of the shoulder for arthritis, as well as traumatic, occupational and congenital problems such as rotator cuff tears, recurrent dislocation, impingement syndrome, shoulder separations and joint reconstruction.

Hand Surgery
We provide treatment for congenital, traumatic and occupational hand-related problems including carpal tunnel syndrome, tendon Injuries, trigger fingers, joint reconstruction and arthritis.

Foot Surgery and Podiatry
We treat degenerative and congenital problems such as traumatic arthritis, bunions, hammer toes and heel spurs. We also specialize in diabetes-related foot problems, and provide podiatric services including routine nail care, and treatment for ingrown toe nails, infections, etc.

Our Business Services

Our services are designed to help businesses manage numerous health issues affecting employers and employees. Through the implementation of an integrated management program we can help reduce costs and provide a safer work environment. We have recently partnered with other healthcare professionals including an industrial hygienist, a safety environmental engineer and an industrial psychologist to provide a comprehensive team approach through the following services:

Ergonomic Assessments (Job Analysis)
OSHA regulations are constantly changing - how will they affect your company? Our team will visit your site to observe your employees "in action" and make recommendations based upon the most recent OSHA guidelines. Individual job analyses provide a customized assessment for your company.

Safety / OSHA Compliance
Managing occupational health is a large responsibility for many employers. As requirements for OSHA compliance increase, this responsibility includes protecting the health of employees and ensuring their workplace safety. Our safety training programs can help employers achieve insurance discounts of up to 5%, depending upon the company's insurance carrier.

Corporate Medical Audits
Think your health costs may be too high? Many companies have experienced an increase in occupational and non-occupational disability costs. Our team will examine your medical costs for both work and non-work related injuries and provide a full report and presentation. The question, "Where should my healthcare dollars be spent?" can be answered with an audit by providing employers with options and recommendations in areas such as workers' compensation, group health, and disability.