About
Medical and surgical specialists who provide orthopedic care at Yale New Haven Hospital diagnose and treat a variety of bone, joint, nerve and muscle ailments. Common problems treated include spinal conditions, rotator cuff injury, hand arthritis, meniscus tear, hip pain and a variety of pediatric issues, from congenital deformities to fractures.
Teams of highly trained physicians, nurses, therapists and other staff specialize in a full range of orthopedic services for adult and pediatric patients, including spine surgery, joint replacement, microsurgery, sports medicine, podiatry and orthopedic oncology.
The Nurse Navigators for orthopedics and spine facilitate the multidisciplinary care of these patients by striving to provide exceptional patient care, a positive patient experience and successful clinical outcomes. The Nurse Navigators improve patient preparedness for treatment through education, review of clinical needs and social support while also facilitating interaction between patients, their physician(s) and referrals as appropriate. They work with service line administration, the physician teams and the medical director to ensure our patients are clinically prepared for their surgery.
