Orthopedics Institute

The Most Comprehensive Orthopedic Care in the Region

Comprehensive Orthopedic Care at Brown University Health Orthopedics Institute

Orthopedic physicians at Rhode Island, Hasbro Children'sThe Miriam and Newport hospitals provide diagnostic, medical and surgical treatment for injuries and disorders of the musculoskeletal system. The hospitals offer a variety of orthopedic services and many outpatient settings for both pediatric and adult patients.  

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Orthopedic Surgeons and Specialists

Whether you need a knee replacement, are suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome, or have a torn rotator cuff, there's an expert on our orthopedic team who can help. Our doctors are also involved in innovative research to help orthopedic patients.

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Our physicians are experts in services such as adult reconstructive surgery, hand, upper extremity and microvascular surgery, shoulder and elbow surgery, arthroscopic surgery, pediatric orthopedics, treatment for spinal conditions, sports medicine, complete management of simple and complex fractures, incomplete bone healing, bone deformities and bone infections, and bone and soft tissue tumors. 

Rhode Island Hospital and The Miriam Hospital are proud to be major teaching hospitals for The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University.

Total Joint Replacement

The Brown University Health Orthopedics Institute also offers total joint replacement at The Miriam Hospital, Rhode Island Hospital, and Newport Hospital. The Total Joint Center at The Miriam Hospital is the region’s highest volume joint replacement program, with clinical and quality outcomes that rank among the best in the nation. In 2023, it earned - for the fourth time - The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Advanced Certification for Total Hip and Total Knee Replacement. It is this recognition that indicates the quality, consistency, and safety of the Total joint Center's services and care. 

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We Earned Four Golds

In 2023, the Total Joint Center at The Miriam Hospital became a four-time recipient of The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for Advanced Certification for Total Hip and Total Knee Replacement. We are a total care center for every patient who enters our facility.

Total Joint Replacement at Newport Hospital

The Total Joint Program at Newport Hospital offers outstanding clinical outcomes and highly personalized care, with a focus on fast recovery. It has been named a Blue Distinction Center for excellence in hip and knee replacement by Blue Cross/Blue Shield Rhode Island.

Learn more about the Total Joint Program at Newport Hospital

Playing a Critical Role in Your Recovery

Rehabilitation specialists at each of our hospitals work with orthopedic patients and their doctors, sometimes after surgery, sometimes to prevent the need for surgery.

Therapists help restore function in damaged joints, improve mobility, relieve pain and work to prevent or limit permanent disability. Whether or not you require surgery, experts in rehabilitation can play a major role in allowing you to live more comfortably and recover more fully.

Learn more about Brown University Health's rehabilitation services

Award-Winning Orthopedic Care

US News & World Report recognized The Miriam Hospital as the top destination for orthopedic services in Rhode Island.

Carole

Carole’s Story

Knee replacement gets Carole Brown back into the dance of life.

Cartilage Transplant Returns Brittney to Athletic Activity

Procedure by Dr. Brett Owens allows 22-year-old to once again run, exercise pain-free. Watch the video.

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