At Baxter Regional Medical Center, we utilize conservative treatments unless
a patient absolutely requires more invasive procedures. To learn more,
schedule an appointment with
one of our orthopaedic surgeons.
Baxter Regional Medical Center is home to some of the most advanced orthopedic
procedures in the region. Our talented, board certified team of orthopaedic
surgeons offers the following services:
Sports medicine
Bone and joint disease evaluation, treatment and surgery
Open and endoscopic carpal tunnel release
Knee and shoulder arthroscopy
Arthroscopic joint surgery (knee, shoulder, wrist)
Partial and total knee replacement
Direct anterior hip replacement
Reverse total shoulder replacement, or “Delta shoulder”
Total joint replacement (hip, shoulder)
Hand and elbow surgery
Your Stay in the Hospital
Baxter Regional Medical Center has a dedicated Surgical Services floor
with highly trained staff and 26 private rooms that include a private
bathroom and shower. There is also a gym area exclusively for orthopaedic
patients, where patients who undergo a joint replacement surgery will
work with physical therapists. Trained orthopaedic staff will care for
you during your stay and ensure you are on the road to a quick recovery.
The orthopaedic department has its own social worker and discharge planner
to make sure you have everything you will need when you get back home.
The Joint Replacement Education Class is offered to our orthopaedic patients
and families. This is a one hour class and presentation that is offered
free of charge to patients and families who are scheduled to have a total
joint replacement surgery. The class goes over what to expect prior, during
and after joint replacement surgery. Many questions are answered during
this class, as it is geared to alleviate concerns patients and families
may have before their surgery.
Joint Replacement Education meets Tuesday and Thursday, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00
p.m. in the 5 South Conference Room. No appointment is necessary, and family members are encouraged to attend.
Your doctor’s office will provide additional information for you
regarding attendance to the Joint Club, or call BRMC Orthopaedics/5 South at
(870) 508-5400.
On The Road to Recovery
After your stay in the hospital, your doctor may recommend that you receive
further therapy services as an outpatient. Having begun your journey to
recovery at Baxter Regional Medical Center, we trust you will have confidence
in us to help you reach the successful end of your journey.
At BRMC, we offer complete outpatient rehabilitation services, including
physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and athletic training services.
Moving In The Right Direction
Appointments for rehabilitation are easy to make. After receiving a referral
from your doctor, simply contact BRMC Rehab Services at
(870) 508-1560, from 7 a.m. – 6 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Rehabilitation services available for orthopaedic patients includes:
Orthopedic joint and soft-tissue mobilization
Treatment of upper and lower extremity injuries and/or impairments
Large, state-of-the-art gym with eight treatment rooms
Only hydrotherapy flow pool in northern Arkansas and southern Missouri
Nerve conduction and electromyography (EMG) testing
Complete wound care
Occupational therapy
Fabrication of custom splints and braces
Programs for patients with impaired concentration, thought organization
and problem-solving
Programs to improve activities of daily living (ADLs), including self-care
skills, and work, play or leisure activities
