Expert Orthopedic Care in Berks County

Expert Care for Muscles, Bones and Joints

What if I have a sports injury or illness?

When an active lifestyle leads to injury or strain, we’re here to help you get back in the game. Doctors at Penn State Health are fellowship-trained in sports medicine primary care. They work side by side with our certified occupational and physical therapists to help you regain movement and strength. You’ll also find us providing athletic training services in a number of Berks County school districts.

Whether you’re dealing with a sprain, concussion, asthma or sports-related rash, we use advanced technology to deliver an accurate diagnosis and effective treatments.

For injuries that occur after hours, you can find convenient walk-in urgent care at these outpatient centers:

• Maidencreek
• Muhlenberg
• Strausstown

What if I need orthopedic surgery?

Treatment plans begin with nonsurgical interventions whenever possible. If surgery is needed,  our skilled, board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeons use the latest advances and minimally invasive methods. St. Joseph Medical Center’s experienced team of nurses, rehabilitation therapists and clinical staff work together to deliver personalized orthopedic care you can trust.

Surgical options for your exact needs

We offer the following types of orthopedic surgery:

• Joint replacement: Hip, knee, shoulder and more
• Hand and upper extremity: For injuries and conditions of the fingers, hand, wrist and forearm
• Knee, foot and ankle: For injuries and chronic conditions
• Spine: For complex spine disorders

Learn more about total joint replacement surgery at St. Joseph Medical Center

Because every patient is different, our surgeons offer a variety of treatments from traditional surgical techniques to minimally invasive methods using the latest innovations in orthopedic surgical technology, including the Mako robot-assisted system:

• Mako is a minimally invasive technology for total and partial joint replacement, which makes surgery as smooth, precise and painless as possible.
• The Mako system helps your surgeon see your body more clearly and operate with precision using a steady, computer-guided tool.

Some of the benefits of robot-assisted surgery include:

• Smaller incisions
• Less blood loss during surgery
• More accurate implant placement
• Shorter hospital stays
• Decreased levels of pain and fewer complications after surgery
• Faster recovery

Skilled, compassionate and safe care

Your team is with you before, during and after surgery:

• Helping you prepare – You’ll get detailed instructions, so you know exactly what to do before surgery and what to expect during and after surgery.
• Helping throughout your experience – Your team of highly skilled orthopedic surgeons is dedicated to providing exceptional care and innovative treatments.
  • If you need to stay with us after surgery, a dedicated nurse navigator coordinates your care before surgery and through discharge.
  • No need to worry about when you can pick up your prescriptions. Our in-house pharmacy will have them ready to go when you are.
• Helping you recover – You’ll receive skilled, compassionate care for your body, mind and spirit, with physical and occupational therapy, if needed, to get you moving and back home safely.

Conditions we treat

• ACL tears
• Ankle fractures
• Arthritis of the hip and knee
• Avascular necrosis (AVN)
• Bicep ruptures
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Cubital tunnel syndrome
• DeQuervain's tenosynovitis
• Elbow Instability
• Femoroacetabular impingement
• Foot fractures
• Fractures of the elbow, forearm, wrist and hand
• Frozen Shoulder
• Hip and knee pain
• Hip labral tears
• Knee ligament injuries
• Lower extremity fractures
• Meniscal tears
• Painful hip and knee replacements
• Patella instability
• Pediatric fractures
• Rotator cuff tears
• Sports injury of the foot and ankle
• Shoulder arthritis
• Shoulder instability
• Shoulder Pain
• Sprains
• Tendinitis
• Trigger finger
• Upper extremity fractures

About St. Joseph Medical Center

The St. Joseph Medical Center staff is driven by the core values of Reverence, Integrity, Compassion and Excellence. It is a tradition of caring that has remained at the center of our growing system since we were founded by the Sisters of St. Francis in 1873.

Because we’re part of Penn State Health, our patients benefit from the depth of expertise and resources of a university-affiliated health system that includes:

• Penn State Health Bone and Joint Institute
• Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
• Penn State Health Children's Hospital
• Penn State College of Medicine

Read more in our patient Welcome Guide