Nonsurgical Orthopedics

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Louisville’s Orthopedic Leader

As Louisville and Southern Indiana’s leader in orthopedic care, Norton Orthopedic Institute has the expertise to treat bones and joints when surgery isn’t necessary.

Indeed, most orthopedic conditions don’t require surgery. For these types of conditions, a nonsurgical orthopedic physician can help get you back to living your life.

Our Sports Health providers include fellowship-trained physicians and athletic trainers. They specialize in treating injuries and conditions that can be unique to athletes and other active people. They understand the different types of stresses active individuals put on their bodies and how to get them back to what they love.

Expertise to Get You Moving Without Surgery

We can help you maximize function and minimize time away from work, activities, sports and school. We can guide treatment and work with physical therapists and athletic trainers to get you back to an active lifestyle as quickly as possible. We can expedite referral to an orthopedic surgeon if you need an operation.

Common reasons why patients seek care from a nonsurgical orthopedic physician:

  • Sprains and strains
  • Fractures, including stress fractures
  • Overuse injuries, such as to the knee or shoulder
  • Nerve pain
  • Medical and injection therapies for arthritis
Meet Our Providers

Why Choose Norton Orthopedic Institute

More patients choose Norton Orthopedic Institute for shoulder, hip or knee replacements and other orthopedic procedures than any other health care provider in Louisville, throughout Kentucky, or in Southern Indiana.

  • 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.
  • 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.

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