Care designed to keep you moving
If you have pain, bone or muscle problems related to an injury or other condition, our orthopedic teams in the Puget Sound area are here to help. Like you, our orthopedic specialists enjoy staying active. Their goal is to help you move comfortably and get back to the activities you enjoy, whether you’re training as a competitive athlete, playing sports for fun or simply trying to stay fit and healthy.
You’ll have a coordinated team working together to support your healing. Our orthopedic services include:
- Care for sports-related injuries
- Minimally invasive joint procedures
- Outpatient surgeries that allow you to return home the same day
- Physical therapy to restore movement
Whenever possible, you can choose nonsurgical options such as physical therapy. If surgery is the best option, we offer both traditional and minimally invasive techniques designed to reduce recovery time and help you return to an active, pain-free lifestyle.
Please note: We suggest that patients under age 4 be seen at Seattle Children's Hospital at the Everett or Seattle campus.
Orthopedic services we offer
Types of orthopedic surgeries
You'll find many surgery options provided by our expert orthopedic team, including:
- Arthroscopic surgery
- Elbow surgery
- Hand surgery
- Hip surgery
- Knee surgery
- Shoulder surgery
- Spine surgery
Same-day surgery
If you require surgery, it might be scheduled at one of our outpatient surgery centers. This means you can go home the same day as your surgery.
Our outpatient surgery centers include:
- Edmonds Surgery Center in Edmonds
- First Hill Surgery Center in Seattle
- Kemp Surgery Center in Everett
- Pumphrey Surgery Center in Arlington
Sports medicine program
Whether you're a dedicated athlete or just have a minor sports-related injury, our specialists provide expert diagnosis and complete nonsurgical care for active people of all ages:
- Care for broken bones, concussions and sports/work injuries
- Care for special populations, such as pregnant women, performing artists and patients with scoliosis (a curved spine)
- Consultations with coaches, trainers and athletes
- Joint injections to ease pain
- Non-surgical care of musculoskeletal conditions
- Recommendations for safe strength training and exercises to help you stay fit
- Sport physicals
- Tips to keep injuries from happening
Total joint replacement program
If your joint pain is no longer managed with medicine or physical therapy, or if it limits your movements in daily life, we may be able to help. Our total joint team offers complete care for replacing shoulder, hip and knee joints.
If your joint was already replaced and is now causing pain or not working right, we may also be able to help. Our team of experts can review your issues and help you find a care plan that works.
Our total joint replacement team includes experts who work with bones and joints. Your surgeon, anesthesiologist, physical therapist and nurse work together to offer care that addresses your specific needs.
Orthopedic and spine care FAQ
We use surgical and nonsurgical methods to care for musculoskeletal issues. These include sports injuries, joint pain and back problems. Examples of common options include:
- Surgery
- Outpatient surgery (when you can go home the same day)
- Repair of complex bone breaks
- Total and partial joint replacement
- Injections (shots)
- ACL, PCL and MCL reconstruction
- Ligament repair and reconstruction
- Casts and braces
- Physical therapy
- Lumbar spine fusions
If you’re facing the prospect of surgery for a sports injury or other issue, we may be able to help you with minimally invasive surgery. It is done with fewer, smaller cuts and special tools to reduce pain and speed up recovery.
It’s a type of outpatient surgery. This means you’ll go home the same day and get better faster.
We work with a wide range of specialists, including:
- Orthopedic surgeons
- Pediatricians
- Physical therapists
- Spine surgeons
- Sports medicine doctors
A physical therapist helps you recover and regain movement through exercises and therapy. An orthopedic surgeon performs operations to fix bone, joint and muscle problems.
You should see an orthopedic specialist if you have ongoing pain, an injury that won’t heal or problems moving your joints and muscles.
Arthroscopic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery where a tiny camera is used to see inside your joint and fix problems like torn ligaments or cartilage.
In hip replacement surgery, your damaged hip joint is replaced with an artificial one made of metal and plastic. This helps reduce pain and improve movement.
Lumbar spine surgery is done to fix problems in your lower back, like herniated discs or spinal stenosis. It can help reduce pain and improve your ability to move.
Insurance coverage options and support
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Accepted insurance plans in Everett & Eastside
The insurance plans we accept depend on the location of the office where you receive care. Explore the accepted insurance plans for Optum Care Washington locations in Everett and Eastside.
Accepted insurance plans in Seattle & Tacoma
The insurance plans we accept depend on the location of the office where you receive care. Explore the accepted insurance plans for Optum Care Washington locations in Seattle and Tacoma.
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*Orthopedic and spine care services vary by location. Check with your doctor’s office or health plan for specific information.
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