Orthopedic Center
Recognized leaders in orthopedics
Orthopedic conditions may be treated by your doctor and/or other medical specialists and health are providers.
A surgical procedure to remove and replace an arthritic or damaged joint with an artificial joint.
Diagnosing and treating stress fractures.
Our orthopedic services offers the highest quality of care for everything from a torn muscle or broken bone to total joint replacement and minimally invasive surgery. Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center is the only hospital from St. Louis to Memphis to offer Makoplasty® partial knee resurfacing, a new, innovative treatment option for osteoarthritis. Our orthopedic services offer highly skilled surgeons, nurses, technologists, therapists and support staff to provide the highest quality of care.
In emergency situations where orthopedic services may be needed, an orthopedic surgeon is on call 24 hours a day to provide orthopedic care.
Thomas Graber, MD
John H. Judd, MD
Patrick LeCorps, MD
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Health Tip: Coping With Shoulder Arthritis
Rest, soothe and strengthen to treat pain
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'Mobility Shoes' May Help Those With Arthritic Knees: Study
The footwear alters gait and reduces load on the joint, researchers say
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Lifestyle Might Curb Loss of Height That Comes With Age
Education, urban living helped keep older adults walking tall, Chinese data shows
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Low Testosterone Linked to Later Arthritis in Study
Hormonal changes could influence disease severity, researchers say
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Cartilage Gives Early Warning of Arthritis, Study Finds
Damage to the tissue that cushions joints occurs even before people feel pain, research shows
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Certain Lifestyle Factors Linked to Arthritis in Study Patients
Screening for smoking, obesity and diabetes may help identify those at greater risk for rheumatoid arthritis
Why do I have joint pain? This article discusses different medical conditions that can cause joint pain.
Is it broken or just sprained? This article describes the difference in types of orthopedic injuries.
Ice or heat? This article gives general first aid tips for minor injuries.
How serious is it? This article provides general guidelines for seeking medical care for sports injuries.
What are the different types of pain? This article describes chronic vs. acute pain and various treatment options.
Has arthritis slowed you down? This article provides information regarding daily and long-term management of the disease.
Orthopedics focuses on conditions and diseases of the musculoskeletal system, which includes bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles and nerves. PBRMC’s orthopedic specialists handle everything from a torn muscle or broken bone to total joint replacement and minimally invasive surgery. PBRMC offers comprehensive, multidisciplinary care in an environment where patients come first.
