Dartmouth Health Orthopaedics
We know it’s important to do the things you love. But what if you have questions about whether you can still do them? Can I go for that hike? Can I still carry my grandkids? Can I play in that game on Saturday?
Dartmouth Health’s expert providers are here to help you get back to it. We treat every injury, condition and person uniquely, because we know that personalized care leads to better outcomes.
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Why choose Dartmouth Health for your orthopaedic needs?
Our experienced surgeons and providers are some of the best in the region, trained to treat even the most complex orthopaedic conditions. We work with you to develop a treatment plan based on your needs and goals – including surgical and non-surgical treatments.
World-Class Expertise
Our board-certified surgeons have years of experience and perform more than 2,000 joint replacement surgeries each year.
Care Focused on You
You have a choice where you’re treated. Our orthopaedic care team has more than 75 providers. We create your treatment plan with you – so you’re in the know, all the way.
Advanced Technologies
Our surgeons play key roles in researching and creating new technologies that improve the accuracy and efficiency of joint replacement surgery. Two of our hospitals recently adopted robotic-assisted technology to help improve joint function post-surgery.
U.S. News & World Report
2024-25 Best Hospital Rankings
Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital and Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center are rated high-performing in Hip Replacement.
Explore common orthopaedic conditions and how to treat them.
Please note, not all conditions are treated at every location.
Back and spine
Pain in your back and spine can make even the smallest movements difficult. Our specialists and surgeons work closely with you to personalize your treatment for better results. Dartmouth Health has providers who offer specialized diagnoses and advanced treatment plans for pain and spine conditions.
Back and spine conditions are treated at Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital and Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center.
Foot and ankle
From cutting-edge surgeries to non-surgical treatments like orthotics or physical therapy, we'll take the time to find the best solution for your condition. The most common conditions we treat are:
- Arthritis
- Fractures
- Heel pain
- Sports injury
- Tendon and ligament injuries
Foot and ankle conditions are treated at Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital, Cheshire Medical Center, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics and New London Hospital.
Hand and wrist
Our specialists are trained in the latest treatments and procedures for a wide range of conditions, including:
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Distal radius fractures
- Dupuytren's contracture
- Ganglion cysts
- Hand and wrist tumors
- Trigger finger
Hand and wrist conditions are treated at all our locations.
Hip
Our experienced hip surgeons, specialized nurses and other providers will help you find the treatment that works best for you. For some patients, we offer minimally invasive surgical techniques that help ensure quicker recovery times and less pain. Some patients can go home the same day as their surgery. Our most common treatments include:
- Hip arthroscopy, in which your surgeon will look inside the hip with a tiny camera to diagnose your condition
- Total hip replacement, including revisions of prior knee replacements and minimally invasive approaches
- Partial hip replacement
- Hip resurfacing, an alternative to hip replacement that involves capping the two parts of your hip joint with metal to help your hip move more smoothly
- Hip osteotomy, which involves reshaping your hip to help improve its alignment
Hip conditions are treated at all our locations.
Knee
Our surgeons, nurses and providers are specialized in the most advanced knee treatments, including minimally invasive ones. Our most common surgical treatments include:
- Knee arthroscopy, in which your surgeon will look inside the knee with a tiny camera to diagnose your condition
- Total knee replacement, including revisions of prior knee replacements
- Partial knee replacement
- Computer-assisted knee replacement, which can be more precise and lead to better outcomes
- Knee osteotomy, which involves reshaping your tibia (shinbone) or femur (thighbone) to relieve pressure on your knee
Knee conditions are treated at all our locations.
Shoulder and elbow
Our surgeons, nurses and providers are highly experienced in shoulder care, including the latest minimally invasive surgeries. We'll help you find a shoulder treatment that works for you, such as:
- Shoulder arthroscopy, which involves using a tiny camera to see inside the shoulder to diagnose conditions
- Shoulder instability repairs
- Shoulder joint replacement, including reverse total shoulder replacements
- Shoulder reconstruction surgeries
- Rotator cuff repairs
- Nonsurgical treatments, such as physical therapy, casting and pain-relieving medications
Shoulder and elbow conditions are treated at all our locations.
Sports Medicine
Our sports medicine providers expertly treat sport-related injuries to get you back to doing what you love most. At APD, DHMC and New London hospital, we also offer PRP (platelet-rich plasma therapy) and ultrasound-guided injections when appropriate.
Some of the most common injuries we treat include:
- Achilles tendonitis
- ACL tears
- Diagnosis and treatment of pediatric and adult sport injuries
- Fracture management
- Hip impingement and labral tears
- Knee injuries
- Meniscus injuries
- Overuse injuries
- Rotator cuff tears
- Shoulder dislocations
- Tendon ruptures
Sports Medicine is offered at all our locations.
Provider and patient stories
See how our treatment impacts real lives.
Know your knees: ACL injury prevention
Neal Goldenberg, MD, chair of Sports Medicine at Cheshire Medical Center, discusses how athletes can prevent ACL injury, a very common, career-threatening injury.
What to do for a Rotator Cuff Injury
Ever experience a twinge of pain in your shoulder? Or maybe you feel grinding or crackling when you move your shoulder. There’s a good chance you may be dealing with a rotator cuff injury. And if that’s the case, you’re in good company.
Dartmouth Health adopts robotic-assisted technology to aid in joint replacement surgery
Robotic joint replacement technology available at both DHMC and Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital.
The best orthopaedic care from Dartmouth Health.
Learn more about our providers by clicking on the Meet our providers links below.
Northern Berkshire Orthopedics, a division of SVMC Orthopedics
- 375 Main Street
- Williamstown, MA 01267
Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC) Orthopedics
- 332 Dewey Street
- Bennington, VT 05201