Orthopedics
Orthopedics Program
As a central part of our orthopedics program, we offer a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary approach coupled with state-of-the-art procedures and technology.
St. John's orthopedic physicians specialize in diagnosing, treating and preventing injuries and diseases of the body's musculoskeletal system, which includes bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles, including:
- Back conditions including ruptured disks, sciatica and lower back pain
- Fractures and dislocations
- Torn ligaments, sprains and strains
- Hip and knee replacements
- Arthritis and osteoporosis
- Bone tumors
- Muscular dystrophy and cerebral palsy
Private Patient Rooms
All of St. John's orthopedic patients will benefit from the privacy and quietness of their private room. Our private patient rooms ensure a calm, unified and specialized environment for your recovery. Additionally, all therapy sessions are conducted only a few steps away from your room.
Total Joint Replacement Surgery
Why Choose St. John’s Hospitals for Your Total Joint Replacement?
St. John’s Hospitals provide excellent orthopedic care for all of your hip, knee and shoulder pains. When you have had enough and you are considering surgery – meet with one of St. John’s physician experts to get their advice on all of your treatment options. St. John’s Hospitals provide nationally recognized orthopedic services in both Oxnard and Camarillo. We are the Five-Star Recipient for Total Hip Replacement in 2012 and 2013 (according to HealthGrades, the nation’s leading healthcare ratings company).
Surgical Expertise
Our orthopedic surgeons are board-certified in hip, knee and shoulder replacement surgery and have unsurpassed expertise in both primary and more complicated surgeries.
Latest Techniques Help Restore Function Quickly
At St. John’s Hospitals, our surgeons use the latest surgical techniques to help ensure early and rapid mobility for our patients.
Customized Devices and Surgical Options - Anterior Hip Approach
We are familiar with a variety of implant materials and will thoroughly discuss which components are right for you. We offer customized surgical approaches based on patient anatomy and post-operative physical demands. Our surgeons offer partial joint replacement and anterior hip replacement.
Pain Protocol
We offer a multi-modal pain management protocol. There is scientific evidence that giving pre-medication prior to surgery can help manage pain post-operatively. Combinations of oral medications allow you to rehabilitate quickly and safely and avoids common side-effects from more commonly used intravenous medications.
Rapid Rehab
We encourage patients to start working with a physical therapist on the morning after surgery. This will ease and speed recovery.
State-of-the-Art Implants
Our physicians use implants made of newer materials that have the potential to last a lifetime; minimizing the need to have additional replacement surgery later down the road.
Smaller Incision Surgery
Small surgical incisions are proven to preserve soft tissue and can minimize the trauma of surgery
What to Expect Pre-Surgical Classes
We offer one hour classes twice a month to prepare you for surgery. These classes are held at 1 p.m. on the 1st and 3rd Thursday each month. A nurse, physical therapist and case manager share information on what to do to get ready for surgery, what to expect the day of surgery, what to expect during your hospital stay, exercises to assist you in your recovery and information on what is available to assist you after your hospital stay.
Diagnostic Approaches
MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) is one of the most accurate methods of diagnostic imaging, allowing the physician to look inside the body from any angle. Using MRI, doctors can identify torn muscles, ligaments and cartilage as well as herniated disks.
Bone scans are used to check for several possible diagnoses. A bone density scan can determine the density of the bone to diagnosis osteoporosis. A second type of bone scan will identify areas with unusually active bone formation to locate stress fractures or arthritis.
A CT Scan produces cross-sectional images of selected body parts, giving physicians an unobstructed look at bones and joint structures not seen clearly on conventional X-rays. St. John's Diagnostic Imaging Services offer 64-slice CT scanning. This advanced technology increases the speed and image resolution, allowing doctors to see fine anatomical details that could not previously be seen without surgery.
Treatment Options
Depending on the location and type of injury, you may be recommended to exercise and undergo physical therapy to help alleviate discomfort and restore range of motion and independent functioning. You may also be prescribed prescription medications to help treat orthopedic conditions and prevent the onset of osteoporosis. Except for total knee and hip replacements, many orthopedic surgeries are performed arthroscopically by making small incisions and using a camera to guide the surgeon in repairing torn ligaments, muscle, and cartilage.
Orthopedic Experts
At St. John's, our orthopedic experts offer advanced and innovative treatments for many orthopedic conditions.
To find an orthopedic specialist affiliated with St. John's Hospitals, call 1-877-753-6248.
Regaining Motion
Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy
After orthopedic surgery, patients will require varying levels of rehabilitation. Many can return home and go to outpatient centers for physical and occupational therapy. Other patients may require more extensive rehabilitation or may not have anyone at home who can help care for them. St. John's Rehabilitation Center, a 23-bed unit located at St. John's Regional Medical Center in Oxnard, is the only acute care rehabilitation center in west Ventura County. The Rehabilitation Center's team of physical and occupational therapists work together to evaluate each patient's needs, establish treatment goals, and coordinate an optimum treatment program.
Jogging, biking, and climbing stairs are all ordinary activities that people everywhere perform every day. Although they are common movements, we rarely think about the bones and joints used to perform them. It isn't until injury, strain, or discomfort occur that you realize how crucial these body parts are to keeping your body in motion.
St. John's Outpatient Therapy Centers are located in Oxnard and Port Hueneme.
Contact Us
St. John's Orthopedics Program
If you have questions or would like to sign up for our next orthopedic seminar, please call 1-888-263-1350.
Rehabilitation Services
