The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Brigham and Women’s Hospital has one of the largest and most comprehensive teams of orthopaedic specialists available anywhere, offering a full range of medical and surgical treatments for bone and joint diseases and injuries. Our orthopaedic program is consistently ranked as one of America’s best by U.S. News & World Report and remains on the cutting-edge of orthopaedic procedures
Our innovative team of specialists provide comprehensive care for the most common to complex orthopedic conditions and work with you to develop a personalized treatment plan that's tailored to your individual mobility goals. Whether you want to be able to go for a daily run or just walk down the stairs without pain, we'll be there with you every step of the way, with a focus on getting you back to your life as quickly as possible.
The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is an integral part of the Orthopaedic & Arthritis Center of Excellence that offers comprehensive bone and joint care and is wholly devoted to the study, diagnosis and treatment of arthritis and related diseases. Our pioneering physicians and researchers are dedicated to doing everything possible for our patients while helping to develop and apply the most advanced treatments for orthopaedic conditions.
Customized Treatment for Each Patient
Our orthopaedic surgeons provide the exceptional clinical care that you expect from a world-renowned medical institution, but we also approach care for each patient on an individual level across the entire spectrum of orthopaedic diseases and conditions.
We spend extra time with you to understand and solve the orthopaedic problem that has put your life on pause. We work with you to understand your goals and tailor the treatment approach to best address your needs. We want to get you better as quickly as possible, so you can get home and back to doing the things you love.
Advanced Medical Care Based on Cutting-edge Research
At the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, outstanding clinical and basic research forms the foundation of our orthopaedic care. As a center of innovation, we are constantly translating new findings from clinical and basic research into new treatment options for bone and joint health, including joint replacement and repair surgeries.
Our patients benefit from the research conducted at the world-renowned Orthopaedic Research Laboratories, where our orthopaedic surgeons and researchers develop new treatment options for patients with joint conditions. The Musculoskeletal Research Center (MSK) at the Brigham Research Institute (BRI) is also focused on cross-collaborative research that focuses on bones, joints, muscles and the disorders that affect them.
Our Surgical Services
We provide specialized, state-of-the-art treatment for a wide range of orthopaedic conditions that affect joints within the human body, including the knee, hip and shoulders. Our orthopaedic surgeons continually raise the standard of care for orthopaedic surgery. Each year, we replace or repair thousands of damaged knees and hips, elbows, wrists, ankles and shoulders.