Advanced care for orthopedic injuries and arthritis
Your care team helps you understand the cause of your pain. Whether you're seeking pain relief from an injury, arthritis or degenerative joint or disc disease, we start by listening to understand you and your health. Then, we deliver care that's right for you. Orthopedic spine surgeons specialize in outpatient joint replacement surgery and minimally invasive orthopedic procedures, such as:
- ACL and MCL repair
- Partial knee replacement
- Total knee replacement
- Revision surgery for hip replacement
- Total hip replacement
Spine surgeons deliver advanced surgical treatments for disorders, including:
- Herniated disc that affects how your spine functions
- Neck and back conditions that cause nerve damage
- Scoliosis, abnormal curve of the spine
- Spinal stenosis, narrowing of spinal canal
- Spine tumors
We start by diagnosing the cause of your pain. When possible, we provide conservative therapies to safely manage your pain, reduce inflammation and increase muscle strength and flexibility.
When surgery is needed, our highly experienced surgeons are ready to deliver the care you need. With Performance Orthopedics and Spine in Jacksonville, you'll find a different kind of relationship between you and your care team. It starts with getting to know you and your health. Whether your need is simple or complex, our team of orthopedic and spine specialists are here with you every step of the way. Because when it comes to your health, it's more than caring. It's our calling.
Advanced care for fractures
When you have symptoms of a fracture after a fall or accident – sudden pain, swelling, bruising, redness, warmth, or deformity – it’s important to get care right away. Specialists at Performance Orthopedics and Spine at Ascension St. Vincent’s Riverside offer advanced care for fractures. We see patients 24/7 who come in through the emergency room. Upon your arrival, you will be examined by a physician and possibly even a fracture care specialist.
If surgery is needed, we typically schedule your procedure within 24 hours. Fracture surgeries are performed by experienced, fellowship trained orthopedic surgeons. And by having surgery right away, we help your fracture heal and reduce your risk of infections. After surgery, your care team connects you with specialists for post-surgery and follow-up care. We work closely with you, to make sure you get the care you need.
For fractures that do not require surgery, we connect you with the right specialist at Performance Orthopedics and Spine. Most appointments are scheduled within 24-28 hours. Your specialist will review your chart with you and create a personalized care plan. Depending on your type of fracture, your care plan may include a cast, splint or limiting movement. Your care team can also connect you with specialists in physical therapy, if needed.
24/7 emergency care for joint and back injuries
ER care teams at Ascension sites of care provide emergency care for hip dislocation, knee and shoulder injuries, bone fractures, spine injuries and back pain. From the ER, we can quickly connect you to an orthopedic spine specialist. If you experience a life-threatening emergency, go directly to the ER or call 911.