Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Specialization at Riverside Health System
An entire system of care – that’s what comes with a visit to one of our orthopedic specialists at Riverside Health System. For everything from nagging joint pain to a traumatic orthopedic injury, you have the expertise of a multidisciplinary team to get you on the road to recovery. Within one system, orthopedic patients receive the complete care needed for expert diagnosis and treatment, including advanced technology imaging, diagnostic and lab tests, specialized orthopedic services and pre- and post-rehabilitation.
From your initial visit with one of our board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopedic specialists, you’ll understand your treatment options – both non-surgical and surgical, depending on your unique needs and goals. Because our team addresses the health of your entire musculoskeletal system, including your bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, cartilage, and other connective tissue, we help you prevent injuries by teaching you helpful ways to improve balance, strengthen bones and stay healthy.
Evidence-based Team Approach for Improved Bone and Joint Health
An evidence-based approach is essential when considering where to have elective – or injury-specific orthopedic care. This approach means that Riverside incorporates the very best available scientific evidence into each treatment plan. From using the most innovative joint replacements that last longer to using evidence-based techniques to prevent osteoporosis, you can count on the Riverside team to bring the latest advancements to you for any orthopedic treatment.
In combination with innovations in orthopedic care, we take a multidisciplinary approach to your diagnosis and treatment. With the benefit of every team member working together, the Riverside orthopedic team anticipates your needs, identifies areas of improvement for recovery and communicates with your surgeon and rehabilitation specialists for continuous improvement on the path to recovery. When other medical specialists are needed, the Riverside orthopedic team works together to make sure you are cleared for surgery and have the full consent of your entire team to move ahead.
Especially with a traumatic orthopedic injury, Riverside has specialized orthopedic trauma surgeons available 24/7 and any other level of clinical specialization that may be needed, such as neurology, cardiovascular or plastic surgery. Because all members of your team have immediate access to Riverside’s comprehensive electronic medical records, patients or providers won’t experience any delays in an expert diagnosis and complete treatment plan.
You don’t just have surgery at Riverside; you have a team of support through every aspect of your care, adjusting your recovery progress for improved long-term outcomes.
Understand Costs Associated with your Orthopedic Health
Many healthcare organizations today are talking about cost comparisons and we agree it’s a topic worth discussing. Just like we explain every aspect of your orthopedic care plan, we want to be sure you understand what is included – or not included – in cost comparisons for surgery packages or bundled options. We make sure you understand the exact clinical procedure you need – so you can compare like procedures. For example, has your orthopedic specialist determined if you require minimally invasive arthroscopy or total arthroplasty, more commonly known as joint replacement surgery? We’ll clarify the details and provide helpful cost information.
At Riverside, we explain and estimate the comprehensive costs of your entire orthopedic procedure - from start to finish, including anesthesiology , surgery suite costs and joint replacement device costs . That means we don’t just talk about the surgeon’s fees for your knee replacement. We explain all components of that procedure – your orthopedic surgeon’s ability to determine the very best joint replacement solution, the team of orthopedic-trained operating room staff, certified orthopedic imaging professionals – and orthopedic-trained rehabilitation specialists. The last thing we want you to find are surprise costs with your payment responsibilities – because you have only received information on a portion of the total costs.
Reach Out to Riverside’s Financial Services Team with Questions
Our Riverside team is here to help guide you through every phase of your health journey. We’ll answer any questions you may have about the cost of any aspect of your health care. We’ll also provide helpful information about your specific care estimates, including payment plan options.
If you are unable to find a specific clinical service using our Care Estimate tool or have any questions about estimates, please call our Riverside Insurance Verification team at 757-989-8830 option 1 or email [email protected]. We look forward to helping you.