Important Announcements

Campus Construction Update

The Menino building lobby entrance is currently closed. This, along with the ongoing Yawkey building entrance closure, will help us bring you an even better campus experience that matches the exceptional care you've come to expect. Please enter the Menino and Yawkey buildings through the Moakley building, and make sure to leave extra time to get to your appointment. Thank you for your patience. 

Click here to learn more about our campus redesign. 

Nondiscrimination Policy Update

Boston Medical Center Health System complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency and primary language), religion, culture, physical or mental disabilities, socioeconomic status, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity and/or expression. BMCHS provides free aids and services to people with disabilities and free language services to people whose primary language is not English.

To read our full Nondiscrimination Statement, click here.
 

 

We offer full and complete orthopedic services for acute injuries and chronic musculoskeletal conditions to help you get back to the activities you love. Through unparalleled and empathetic evaluation, precise diagnostics, personalized treatment plan, and thorough follow-up, we work hard to ensure you have the best outcome possible. We also provide expedited care to injured workers, with a dedicated personal injury concierge team. And in addition to our primary location at Boston Medical Center, we provide services in locations around Boston, so you can get care close to home.

Leading Expertise

Blue Cross Blue Shield Center of Excellence

in hip replacement, knee replacement, and spine surgery

Over 25 percent of our surgeons are Top Docs

as ranked by Boston Magazine 

Department chair Paul Tornetta III, MD, FAAOS

named 2024 president of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons 

Programs and Clinics

Foot and Ankle Care

Our clinic specializes in diagnosing, treating, and managing conditions related to the foot, ankle, and lower leg. We help patients improve function and relieve pain, regain mobil…

Fracture Care

Boston Medical Center is a Level One Trauma Center and the largest and busiest provider of trauma and emergency services in New England.

Hip and Knee Arthroplasty (Replacement)

The Arthroplasty team in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery provides services for conditions such as arthritis, including knee and hip replacements, hip preservation surgery, an…

Hand and Elbow Care

At BMC, we use a mix of non-surgical and surgical procedures to help you recover from hand and elbow, offering more conservative options when possible, before considering surgery…

International Patient Care

Traveling abroad for medical treatment can be daunting, but at BMC, our dedicated Orthopedic Surgery team is committed to making your journey as smooth and stress-free as possible.

Injured Worker Care

Our comprehensive worker's compensation program is designed to help manage these often-complex types of injuries. For decades, our team has been a leader in managing work injuries…

Musculoskeletal Medicine and Pain Management

The expert team in our musculoskeletal medicine and pain management program provides multidisciplinary care for all orthopedic-related pain conditions.

Orthopedic Trauma Care

BMC is the largest provider of trauma and emergency services in New England, with expertise in both adult and pediatric trauma.

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery

Orthopedic problems in children are unique. We specialize in these unique issues, combining compassionate care with conservative treatment, standard surgical procedures, and cutti…

Spine Surgery

BMC’s spine surgery program provides great expertise, cutting edge techniques, and a dedicated team, with spine surgeons who have developed and perfected new techniques and have c…

Sports Medicine

BMC’s sports medicine experts have extensive expertise in both knee and shoulder care. We'll work diligently to get you back to all the activities that you love, starting with con…

Shoulder Surgery

Shoulder injuries and shoulder pain are common and can significantly limit daily activities and impact function. At BMC, we provide both medical and surgical treatment for shoulde…

Information You May Need

Education and Training

Orthopedic Surgery Residency

The mission of our residency program is to graduate knowledgeable orthopedic surgeons who possess the critical analysis skills needed for lifelong learning, to make the best treatment decisions for their patients, and to be able to enact those plans in whatever clinical setting they desire. 

Orthopedic Surgery Fellowships

Our department offers three fellowships for physicians who have completed their residencies: adult reconstruction, focused on reconstructive hip and knee surgery; spine, focused on surgical management of spinal issues; and sports medicine, focused on all aspects of this area, as well as shoulder-related surgery.

Orthopedic Research

The Orthopaedic Research Laboratory is dedicated to exploring the scientific basis of musculoskeletal diseases and injuries, as well as developing new technologies to improve musculoskeletal function and quality of life for orthopedic patients.