Norton King’s Daughters’ Health provides orthopedic care for all ages. Care begins with our exceptional team of orthopedic providers and often continues with successful rehabilitation services, including physical therapy and athletic training. We want you to enjoy your life and continue to do the things you love to do. As we say, It’s your life. Go live it!

Appointments: (812) 801-0848
Main Campus Medical Building | 1373 E. State Road 62, Madison

Additional Providers:

Joshua Wu, M.D. Orthopedics (502) 394-6341

Orthopedic care includes

• Joint Replacement Program (hip, knee, shoulder)
• Comprehensive Spine Care – including operative and non-operative treatments for a wide range of back, neck and spine issues: cervical fusion surgery, cervical disc replacement, lumbar decompression and lumbar fusion.
• Sports Medicine
• Joint Problems/Injuries
• Fracture care
• Pediatric care
• Arthritis
• Ligament and tendon care

Norton KDH Rehabilitation Center

The orthopedic providers at Norton KDH work closely with therapy professionals at the Norton KDH Rehabilitation Center to help patients return to work and their favorite activities as quickly and safely as possible. The rehab team includes physical therapists, occupational therapists and athletic trainers.

Fracture Care

The orthopedic surgeons at Norton King’s Daughters’ Health’s provide comprehensive care for bone fractures (bone breaks). Most fractures can be successfully treated with splinting or casting. If needed, surgical intervention is available.

Acute/Urgent – Most fractures occur as the result of an accident or injury. These fractures may involve the arms, wrists, legs, feet, hips or ankles—or sometimes a combination of these bones and joints. In most cases, fractures are successfully treated with nonsurgical intervention and treatment may involve splinting or casting, depending on how and where the bones are fractured. In severe cases, surgical intervention may be required to stabilize the bone or joint to ensure proper healing. Surgical intervention may include rods, pins or other types of supportive components.

Pediatric Fractures – Whether through play, sports or accidents, childhood fractures are fairly common. Depending on the location and type of fracture, common interventions include splinting or casting. With children, it’s especially important for an orthopedic specialist to evaluate the injury. If the fracture is located in a joint or near a growth plate, proper healing and follow-up is critical to prevent future problems. The orthopedic team at Norton KDH offers a wide range of solutions.

Hip Replacement

When hip pain keeps you from enjoying life and doing the things you want to do, it’s time to talk to one of the orthopedic specialists at Norton King’s Daughters’ Health. A variety of treatment options are available, including total hip replacement surgery. As part of our Joint Replacement Program, patients who choose hip replacement at Norton KDH receive a comprehensive care plan that includes pre-surgery evaluation and post-surgery follow-up. We want you to have an exceptional experience and successful recovery.

Anterior Approach

Anterior-approach total hip replacement is less invasive than traditional procedures. With the anterior approach plan, your orthopedic surgeon makes a small incision on the front (anterior) of the hip rather than a larger incision on the side or back of the hip. The anterior incision allows the Orthopedic surgeon to work between the muscles without having to detach them from bones of the hip or thigh. Sparing the muscles minimizes trauma and promotes a more rapid recovery. A smaller incision also means less scarring. With the incision on the front of the hip, patients avoid the discomforts associated with sitting on the incision site. Regardless of body size or shape, most patients are candidates for the anterior hip replacement care plan.

• Fewer Restrictions – With the anterior approach, the muscles are spared (not cut or detached) during surgery. This provides immediate stability to the hip joint after surgery. It also means that patients have few, if any, of the traditional post-surgery restrictions, such as limits on how long they may sit, stand or lie down in a certain position. Patients begin moving (walking) soon after the procedure (generally the same day) and often go home in one or two days following surgery.
• Accurate Leg Length – Uneven leg length has long been a risk associated with traditional hip replacement surgery. To eliminate this risk, patients undergoing anterior-approach surgery lie on their back, using a special table. This allows x-rays to be used during the procedure to measure and verify leg length and implant position. A patient leaves the operating room with the artificial hip components best suited to his or her body.
• Earlier Rehabilitation – Patients undergoing anterior-approach hip replacement begin rehabilitation while still in the hospital. They are seen by physical therapists for gait (stride) training and functional activities. Because the muscles around the hip are spared, full weight-bearing exercises are allowed and encouraged. Basic therapy goals are achieved quickly, allowing the patient to go home in one or two days. In general, additional physical therapy is needed only on an outpatient basis once patients return home.
• Faster recovery – Whether you enjoy golf, gardening, fishing, walking or almost any other physical activity, you will be able to resume your favorite pastimes more quickly with the anterior approach to hip replacement. Every patient is different. Your doctor will provide you with a more detailed timetable as you progress through recovery.

Knee Replacement and Non-operative options

When knee pain keeps you from enjoying life and doing the things you want to do, it’s time to talk to one of the orthopedic specialists at Norton King’s Daughters’ Health. A variety of knee replacement treatment options are available, including partial and total knee replacement surgery. As part of our Joint Replacement Program, patients who choose total knee replacement at Norton KDH receive a comprehensive knee replacement care plan that includes pre-surgery evaluation and post-surgery follow-up. We want you to have an exceptional experience and successful recovery.

• Minimally invasive surgery – Knee replacement is a proven solution for the treatment of advanced knee arthritis. The minimally invasive, or muscle-sparing, approach is now an option for most patients. With this approach, the orthopedic surgeon does not have to cut through the muscles or tendons around the knee in order to perform the surgery. The less invasive approach offers a more rapid recovery. Because the muscles around the knee are spared, patients meet therapy goals quickly. Most patients are up and walking with therapy the same day as their surgery. Most patients go home the day after surgery. By not cutting muscle, knee strength returns much quicker, this option allows patients the ability to resume their favorite activities sooner. This replacement option approach has also been found to result in less postoperative pain compared with traditional knee replacement. Traditional knee replacement is also available for patients who may need or prefer that approach.
• Partial knee replacement – With some knee arthritis, only one part of the knee is involved. In this situation, a partial knee replacement may be an option. With partial knee replacement, only the diseased compartment of the knee is replaced. This offers several potential advantages over a traditional full knee replacement option. It preserves more of the patient’s normal anatomy, is less invasive and offers better satisfaction for well-suited patients.
• Arthroscopic surgery – Knee arthroscopy is a procedure in which surgery is performed through two small incisions (less than 1 centimeter long). A camera with specialized instruments is inserted into the knee. Knee arthroscopy is often an option for patients with torn cartilage/meniscus or early stages of knee arthritis. Knee arthroscopy is performed as an outpatient procedure and generally allows for a very rapid return to work and other activities making it an easy knee replacement care plan.
• Non-operative treatment options – Our goal is to provide you with the optimal approach toward treating knee pain and knee arthritis. In many cases, total or partial knee replacement can be delayed or avoided with other therapies. Non-operative treatment options include injections, bracing and arthritis medications. One of the newest approaches is using hyaluronic acid, a medicine which has been shown to both help relieve osteoarthritis pain and also slow the progression of the disease. Additional therapies such as platelet-rich plasma injections may also be an option.

Shoulder replacement

When shoulder pain keeps you from enjoying life and doing the things you want to do, it’s time to talk to one of the orthopedic specialists at Norton King’s Daughters’ Health. A variety of shoulder surgery options are available, depending on the cause and extent of your shoulder problems. As part of our Joint Replacement Program, patients who choose total shoulder replacement or reverse total shoulder replacement at Norton KDH receive a comprehensive care plan that includes pre-surgery evaluation and post-surgery follow-up. We want you to have an exceptional experience and successful recovery. Be sure to ask one of our orthopedic surgeons if you qualify for this option.

Shoulder Replacement options
If you experience significant pain or weakness in your shoulder joint as the result of osteoarthritis, injury, or damage to the tendons and muscles that form what is known as your rotator cuff, talk with us about your options. Some patients may also suffer from a fracture in the shoulder, known as a humeral fracture. During shoulder replacement surgery, the worn or damaged parts of the shoulder joint are replaced, similar to knee and hip surgery. The patient receives a new ball-and-socket joint. Your orthopedic shoulder surgeon will discuss the specific techniques to be used, based on your condition. Physical therapy and other rehabilitation therapies are an important part of your successful recovery. Our team of joint replacement surgeons will provide you with a step-by-step guide in advance of your procedure to make sure your shoulder surgery goes well.

Pediatric care

The orthopedic surgeons at Norton King’s Daughters’ Health provide comprehensive care for pediatric patients (children). Fractures are the most common orthopedic injury in children, whether the result of an accident, activity or sport. As children reach adolescence, sports injuries related to shoulders, knees and ankles become more prevalent. Proper stretching and warm-up may help reduce the risk of injury. Ask one of our pediatricians what to look for when you think your child may need to visit a doctor.

• Fractures – Fractures are the most common childhood injury and may occur as the result of play, sports activities or accidents. Most childhood fractures are effectively managed with splinting or casting. If a more serious injury is involved, surgical intervention may be needed. Proper evaluation of a child’s fractures is important, particularly if the injury is located near a growth plate, often in or near a joint. If the child’s growth plate is involved, orthopedic specialists will help monitor your child’s recovery to ensure that he or she heals properly throughout the process. Talk to one of our children’s orthopedic providers to see if your child needs to be examined.
• Sports injuries – The majority of sports injuries are relatively minor—such as sprains and strains. Treatment often includes rest and some supportive care (perhaps bracing). Occasionally, injuries are more serious: those involving fractures or ligament tears. Most fractures are treated with splinting or casting; recovery time depends on the type of fracture and where it’s located. Ligament injuries are more common in an athlete’s knees, ankles or shoulders. Depending on the type of injury—such as an ACL tear (knee)—surgical intervention may be required. Fortunately, our children’s orthopedic specialists at Norton King’s Daughters’ Health provide a variety of arthroscopic procedures for knee and shoulder injuries.
• Pediatric Congenital conditions – Children are sometimes born with congenital conditions that may affect their ability to grow properly. These conditions may include growth plates, contractures or deformities. A variety of treatment options are available. Specialized children’s orthopedic care is designed for each patient depending on his or her specific situation and diagnosis. Norton King’s Daughters’ Health pediatric care is one of the best in the Madison area; call now to find out more: (812) 801-0848.