Ascension Borgess Hospital Borgess Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

Schedule an appointment – 269-343-1535

Age, arthritis and injury are all possible reasons for joint and back pain. Living with pain can keep you from enjoying the things you love. That's why our orthopedic specialists and care teams at Ascension Borgess Hospital Orthopedics and Sports Medicine take the time to listen and understand your needs. From bone fractures to muscle strains and nerve pain, we deliver personalized care that's right for you or your child. Our doctors specialize in treating adults with chronic hip, knee or shoulder pain.

Orthopedic care that's right for you

Keeping up with daily tasks, exercise, or performing well as an athlete can be difficult when you have bone or muscle pain. Our team approach delivers medication therapies, physical therapy and non-surgical treatment options before recommending surgery. We help you understand your condition, so you know how to prevent reinjury.

Specialty care includes:

• Back injury care
• Hand and foot surgery
• Hip and knee replacement
• Minimally invasive knee arthroscopy
• Shoulder surgery
• Sports medicine

Hip and knee replacement surgery program

When hip or knee pain keeps you from sleeping restfully and causes chronic pain, our orthopedic doctors offer minimally invasive joint replacement options. Robotic arm-assisted surgery for knee and hip replacements is available at Ascension Borgess Hospital. Your orthopedic surgeon creates a personalized, 3D surgical plan. Greater accuracy, along with better joint implant alignment and positioning means that you may experience less pain, recover faster, and have more flexibility.

Frequently asked questions about hip and knee replacement

What should I expect before, during and after joint replacement surgery?
Ascension Michigan sites of care provide these ‘What to Expect’ resources:

• What to expect the day of surgery
• What to expect after surgery
• What to expect during recovery

Our care teams are here for you every step of the way. If you have any questions prior to your joint replacement surgery, please contact your orthopedic doctor. Recovery after joint replacement surgery is a partnership. Your doctors, specialists and care team collaborate, working together with you and for you. Your doctor understands your healthcare needs and goals. And all your caregivers are communicating and collaborating as a team to help provide relief from joint pain and improve how you walk, sit, and even run. 

What exercises should I do before and after joint replacement surgery?
Your care team will provide pre and post-operative exercises to help support your recovery. 

How can I bathe after surgery?
For bathing, we offer these How-to’s

What are some other things I should know before and after surgery?

• Let your dentist know if you had joint replacement surgery. Ask your dentist if you need to take a dental pre-medicine before your dental appointment.
• It’s likely that your joint replacement will trigger the TSA airport security device and additional TSA scanning may take place.
• Sports injury care and rehab

Our sports medicine doctors and care teams deliver prompt care when a bone or muscle injury keeps you on the sidelines. Rehabilitation services include physical therapy and athletic training for your sports performance needs. Our doctors and athletic trainers support local sports teams as first responders at practices and competitions. We offer an education and sports performance program to help prevent injuries and improve strength and conditioning.

Frequently asked questions about sports injuries and illness

Do I have to be an athlete to see a sports medicine doctor?
No. Any active person who is experiencing injury or illness related to their activity should seek care from a sports medicine doctor. Our sports medicine specialists are experts regarding activity-related injuries and conditions and will develop a plan with you with the goal of getting you back to what you love. 

What is the Ascension Borgess Athletic Performance Program?
The Ascension Borgess Athletic Performance Program in Kalamazoo offers athletes personalized, one-on-one training packages with certified strength coaches. Learn more.

What is platelet-rich plasma (PRP)?
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections are a type of minimally invasive orthobiologic treatment that help reduce pain, promote healing and restore function. A PRP injection is made from your own blood using plasma-rich platelets separated from your blood cells and injected back into your body. PRP therapy uses the platelets in your blood to help encourage new cell growth. Plantar fasciitis and tennis elbow are some conditions treated with PRP injections. This treatment is also used to treat inflamed tendons and ligaments in the knee and hip. 

Call 269-343-1535 to schedule an appointment and ask your doctor if PRP injections are right for you.

What is an overuse injury?
An overuse injury is caused by repeating the same motion or overdoing an activity that puts too much stress on your muscles, ligaments, joints, and bones.

What is the Ascension Michigan Sports Medicine Athletic Trainer Program?
Through the Ascension Michigan Sports Medicine Athletic Trainer Program, our athletic trainers are placed directly into schools where they provide injury care at practices and games, focus on injury prevention, and coordinate return-to-play plans. Call 248-459-1033 to learn more about this program and how your school can be involved.

If you experience a life-threatening, medical emergency, including a traumatic injury to your ribs, neck or spine or compound bone fractures, go to the nearest ER and call 9-1-1.

Additional locations

Ascension Medical Group orthopedic and sports medicine physicians also provide care at the site below:

Ascension Borgess Allegan Hospital - Orthopedic and Sports Medicine
551 Linn St. #220 Allegan, MI 49010
269-673-5571