Orthopedic Surgery

Sometimes treating your joint or back pain may require surgery. Orthopedic surgery may be done as an inpatient or outpatient procedure. Certain surgeries are deemed outpatient procedures and will have you home the same day. These include knee, shoulder and hip arthroscopy and surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome, among others. More complex orthopedic surgeries, such as spine surgery or ankle, hip, knee or shoulder replacement, require hospitalization to manage your pain.

 

 

Advanced Orthopedic Surgery Options

In many cases, orthopedic surgery to replace your ankle, hip, knee or shoulder may be necessary to return to an active, pain-free lifestyle. In this case our comprehensive team will take care of you early on, starting with our orthopedic Patient Navigator, and an educational class to ensure that you have the best outcome possible. 

Orthopedic surgery at Dominican Hospital includes the most advanced equipment and technologies like the O-Arm. The O-arm produces real-time, 3D images that tell our skilled neurosurgeons the exact positioning of their instrumentation at any time during the procedure. This helps make the procedure precise, which is especially critical for delicate brain or spine surgery. The O-arm is also used for orthopedic surgery and trauma-related surgery. 

 

 

Post-Operative Recovery

Almost any orthopedic surgery will mean rehabilitation to help you recover total movement.

Acute Rehabilitation Unit

If you've had a disabling illness, injury or surgery – like a brain or spinal cord injury, amputation related to an injury, major surgery, or even general surgery – we're here to help.  Learn more about acute rehabilitation at Dominican Hospital. 

Outpatient Rehabilitation Center

Click here for more information about our Outpatient Rehabilitation Center. 

Find a Doctor

Find an Orthopedic Surgeon in Santa Cruz. 

Learn More About Orthopedic Surgery at Dominican Hospital

For more information about orthopedic surgery, please call 831.462.7597. To find an orthopedic surgeon, visit our online Find a Doctor tool.

Dominican Hospital
1555 Soquel Drive
Santa Cruz, CA 95065