Half of all American adults are affected by musculoskeletal conditions, with the most common complaints being arthritis, back pain, and trauma. Orthopedists at NCSH are in high demand, helping patients with these types of injuries and conditions find solutions and relief.

A premier orthopedic surgery center or specialty hospital can offer specialized diagnosis and treatment for a wide variety of conditions. NCSH is a regional leader in both surgical and nonsurgical treatments for sports injuries, joint pain, spinal diseases, and more.

About Orthopedic Surgery

A center for orthopedic surgery is a medical facility that offers this particular type of surgical specialty. Orthopedics refers to medical conditions and injuries related to the musculoskeletal system, including bones and soft tissue, like muscles, tendons, and ligaments.

Orthopedic surgeons specialize in evaluating, diagnosing, and treating these types of conditions and injuries. They offer both surgical and nonsurgical options, often beginning with the most conservative treatments and offering surgery when necessary.

About Ambulatory and Specialty Hospitals

Ambulatory surgical centers and specialty hospitals are medical facilities that provide outpatient procedures in specific specialties. General or traditional hospitals treat all patients for all types of conditions.

Surgeons and specialists often choose to work in specialty types of facilities for greater control over patient care and the ability to work with other experts in their fields.

Specialty hospitals focus on a narrower type of care. This gives surgeons a chance to improve outcomes by performing similar procedures repeatedly rather than being required to treat all conditions and patients.

Why Patients Choose Specialty Hospitals

Patients are also increasingly choosing ambulatory and specialty hospitals for orthopedic and other types of specialized care. Reports show that the market for these facilities will grow by as much as $55 billion by 2025. There are several reasons patients choose specialty hospitals for orthopedic surgery:

• An orthopedic surgery center or specialty surgical hospital can offer patients greater control over their care. Many of these facilities are physician-owned. The specialists do not answer to boards and administrators and are better able to work with their patients to empower them to make informed health care decisions.
• Safety and good outcomes are a top priority for patients undergoing orthopedic surgery. Even for relatively simple outpatient procedures, patients want to know that they are trusting their care to skilled specialists, like those they find at specialty hospitals.
• Specialty hospitals are more efficient, and therefore, more cost-effective. Patients are increasingly savvy consumers when it comes to health care. They expect physicians and hospitals to compete for their business. With a focus on only certain types of conditions and treatments, specialty hospitals can operate more efficiently and provide more value to patients.

What Makes North Carolina Specialty Hospital a Top Choice for Area Patients?

Orthopedic patients in North Carolina have choices when it comes to treatment and surgery. These are some of the most important reasons they often turn to NCSH for orthopedic procedures:

• NCSH is physician-owned. Our team of specialists has the ability to control care and how it is delivered. They are free to make patient-centered decisions that drive better outcomes, improve safety, and lower costs. Our specialists work together and collaborate to provide the best patient care.
• We treat all orthopedic conditions. NCSH orthopedic surgeons are specialists in all areas of orthopedic care. They can provide nonsurgical and surgical options for treating a variety of injuries and conditions. These include joint replacement procedures, foot and ankle surgeries, spinal procedures, and more.
• NCSH uses the latest surgical technologies. With greater physician control and cost-effective administration, NCSH is able to invest in better technologies. We offer patients robotic surgery to achieve more precise, minimally invasive joint replacement procedures with excellent outcomes.
• We’re a recognized leader in health care. NCSH doesn’t just claim to be an excellent facility for orthopedic surgery—we are recognized for it. In 2023, we received the CareChex award for being in the top 10% for major orthopedic surgeries, spinal surgeries, and joint replacements. We have also received a 5-star rating from CMS for patient experience.

Learn more about the benefits of choosing NCSH for your orthopedic surgery. When you’re ready to take the next step and talk to a specialist, we can set you up with an appointment to speak with an NCSH orthopedic surgeon. They will answer all your questions, provide options, and help you feel good about making an informed decision.