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Our Orthopedic Center is designated as a Blue Distinction Center Plus for both Knee and Hip Replacement and Spine Surgery by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Learn moreLowell General Hospital has leading orthopedic surgeons and a specialized clinical team to provide a full array of minimally invasive procedures for bone, muscle and total joint replacement surgery. Recognized as a Blue Distinction Plus facility for Spine and Blue Distinction plus for Hip and Knee replacement by Blue Cross Blue Shield, our experienced team of orthopedic professionals help patients return to the activities they love.
99% Communication with doctors 
99% Doctors treat you with courtesy and respect 
98% Doctors listen carefully to you 
99% Doctors explain in a way you can understand 
94% Communication with nurses 
91% Recommend the hospital to others 
98% Pain Management 
97% Staff do everything to help with pain Source: Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Benchmarking survey report dates 3/1/2016-2/11/2018 as compared to other organizations of like size in the national Press Ganey database.
Why Choose Lowell General?
The Orthopedic Center, located on the hospital’s M3 unit at the main campus, has larger, private rooms specially equipped for the care of our orthopedic patients. Here, our team of team of nurses, physical therapists, and other trained orthopedic professionals practice the latest research-based techniques and employ a collaborative team approach built around personalized patient needs. Meet your care team
Playing summer basketball, Taylor Gibson tore the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in her knee, taking her away from her sports and into surgery.
After suffering for years with osteoarthritis, Claudia Antolini got back to enjoying her life after knee replacement surgery with significantly less post-operative pain and without the use of opioids.
His kids were begging him to play golf but Chris Cline's back just couldn’t take it. Finally, the pain got so bad he couldn’t bend over to put his own socks on. Turns out it wasn't a back problem but one stemming from arthritis in his hip.
Following a total knee replacement, Catherine Albano no longer experienced pain walking or sitting for long periods of time.
Teen Athlete Getting Back in the Game After ACL Surgery Taylor from Billerica
New Customized Knee Claudia from Lowell
Dad Back in the Game with New Hip Chris from Westford
Dream Trip to Italy After Knee Surgery Catherine from Dracut
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