Norton Orthopedic Institute

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Restoring Pain-free Movement

Norton Orthopedic Institute is at the leading edge of treating painful joints and injuries. Our sports medicine program helps athletes get back to the sports they love.

Most patients aren’t ready for surgery and can relieve pain with mediation and physical therapy. For those who need an operation, including a hip, knee or shoulder replacement, our physicians have deep experience and expertise using the latest minimally invasive methods.

If you do need joint replacement surgery, you typically may go home the same day as surgery and start your recovery with the guidance of a physical therapist.

60,000+

Patients each year

50+

Orthopedic specialists

17

Outpatient locations across Kentucky and Southern Indiana

Do You Need to See a Shoulder Specialist?

Shoulder pain making things uncomfortable? Complete our Shoulder Assessment to see if it’s time to see a Norton Orthopedic Institute provider.

The assessment takes a few minutes to gauge your next step

Do You Need to See a Hip or Knee Specialist?

Find out whether it’s time to talk to a medical professional about your hip or knee pain.

The assessment takes a few minutes.

Orthopedics Leader in Louisville

  • More than 50 providers, including board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeons, offer care at 30 locations in Louisville and Southern Indiana.
  • Same-day appointments often are available.
  • Lower-cost, nonsurgical options, such as physical therapy, are considered and tried before we recommend surgery.
  • Our nonsurgical and surgical specialists have the expertise to determine when more conservative treatment can provide relief.
  • If surgery is required, our physicians specialize in minimally invasive joint replacement techniques focused on reducing pain and speeding recovery. Patients typically go home the same day.
  • Robotic-assisted surgical techniques improve precision for a more natural-feeling shoulder, hip or knee replacement to get you moving again.
  • KORT Physical Therapy offers a variety of services, in partnership with Norton Healthcare, at convenient locations throughout Louisville and Southern Indiana. Find a location near you or request an appointment today.
  • Medicaid, Medicare and major commercial insurance plans accepted. Financial assistance is also available.
  • Your free Norton MyChart account allows you to communicate with your provider, manage appointments, refill prescriptions and more from a mobile device or computer.

What We Treat

Where does it hurt? We offer a full range of treatments, from physical therapy to arthroscopic surgery to joint replacement.

Patient Support

We care for the whole person. We provide patients and their families with care that goes beyond disease treatment alone.

Clinical Trials

Norton Orthopedic Institute is at the forefront of orthopedic treatment research.

Joint Replacement Support

The Norton Joint Care Program is here to support you before and after surgery through educational programs and guided recovery.

Once your surgery is scheduled, you will receive information about the program, including presurgery exercises to begin immediately.

Approximately two weeks before surgery, an educational class will be scheduled for you. The class covers details of the surgery and how to prepare, information on your hospital stay, and tips for a successful recovery.

Awards and Accreditations

  • Norton Healthcare is the first health system in the nation to be recognized as an Advanced Orthopedic & Spine Center of Excellence by DNV, a global accreditation firm.
  • Norton Healthcare is recognized by U.S. News & World Report on its “Best Hospitals” list as No. 1 in the Louisville area, with “high performing” ratings in hip replacement and knee replacement through Norton Orthopedic Institute.

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