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Better movement begins here

At Corewell Health, we’re redefining what’s possible in orthopedic care. Whether it’s helping adults with joint pain, assisting athletes recovering from sports injuries, or supporting active seniors, our expertise is designed to restore mobility, reduce pain, and improve overall quality of life.

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Build back from a setback

Our orthopedic team helps restore mobility with expert care, advanced technology, and personalized treatment. With 42,000+ procedures annually, we use cutting-edge techniques like Mako SmartRobotics™ for knee and hip replacements, leading to faster recoveries and better outcomes. We also offer fellowship opportunities, attracting top surgeons who train alongside our experts, ensuring patients receive care from a team at the forefront of orthopedic advancements.

When should you see an orthopedic doctor?

If you're experiencing pain in your muscles, joints, or bones or you have problems with your joints, you may wonder whether to see an orthopedic doctor. If you have any of the following symptoms, we recommend you make an appointment a specialist to be evaluated.

  • You have pain, stiffness, or discomfort making it difficult to perform everyday activities
  • You are experiencing chronic pain (pain lasting longer than 12 weeks)
  • You notice decreases in your range of motion
  • You feel unstable while walking or standing
  • You have had a soft-tissue injury, and it's not improving after 48 hours

Which type of doctor should you see?

At Corewell Health, we'll help you find the right doctor for your condition, and if you need to see specialists in more than one department, we will help coordinate your care. Explore each doctor and the types of conditions they specialize in treating.

Orthopedic specialist: Injury-related muscle, joint, or bone pain
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Sports-medicine doctor: Injury related muscle, joint, or bone issue
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Neurologist: Tingling, numbness, or weakness
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Rheumatologist: Non-injury joint pain
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Why Corewell Health

Whether you need joint care, fracture treatment, arthritis support, or help after a sports injury, we're here for you. When appropriate, we use advanced tools like Mako SmartRobotics™ assisted surgery for knee and hip replacements and other minimally invasive procedures to get you back on your feet. We perform over 40,000 procedures annually, making us one of the largest hip and knee replacement programs in the country. Recognized among Michigan’s top orthopedic hospital systems and ranked nationally by U.S. News & World Report, we’re also in the Midwest’s top 10% for orthopedic patient safety, according to CareChex®. For all these reasons, and many more, thousands of people choose Corewell Health.

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Services we offer

Whether recovering from an injury or seeking relief from chronic pain, we’re here to help you move better, faster, and stronger. Our expert teams are dedicated to helping you get back to doing what you love.

Same-day orthopedic care

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Need deeper understanding?

Speak with a specialist to learn more or get a second opinion to confirm a diagnosis or to validate treatment.