Division of Orthopedic Surgery
The Division of Orthopedic Surgery provides comprehensive musculoskeletal care, combining advanced diagnostics, surgical expertise and a long history of innovation and research to improve patient outcomes.
Expert Orthopedic Care
When you need orthopedic care, the experts at Lahey Clinic are here. We get you back to your regular activities as quickly as possible.
From diagnosis through follow-up, we stay by your side to help you reach your recovery goals.
What Is Musculoskeletal Care?
Your orthopedic doctor is a specialist in musculoskeletal health. We manage conditions that affect the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, and nerves.
If you feel pain or have limited mobility, we can help. Bone, joint or muscle symptoms can change your quality of life. You work with your care team to create a treatment plan that meets your goals.
Treatments We Offer
If you need care for a fracture or injury from a fall or a sport, we can help. Our orthopedic experts diagnose, treat, and manage all types of bone, muscle, and joint conditions.
We get you moving again with more ease and less pain. Treatments we provide include:
Proven Orthopedic Excellence
Regain your mobility and quality of life when you work with Lahey orthopedic specialists. You can trust your care to us, thanks to our commitment to excellence, which is recognized nationally and globally.
- Certification from the International Geriatric Fracture Society: This society is the foremost authority on patient-centered treatment for older patients with broken bones. Lahey is the only hospital in New England to earn this exclusive designation.
- Verification as a Level I Trauma Center: The American College of Surgeons certifies our high level of excellence in providing advanced trauma care.
Team-Based Care
Your orthopedic care team coordinates your treatment. We talk with you about your health history, your lifestyle and your goals for the future.
Together we create a plan that combines all the services you need to improve your quality of life.
For example, many orthopedic patients experience pain. We help you manage your pain through treatment and recovery. You learn how to reduce pain with less reliance on medicine.
You get leading edge care from our doctors who are board certified and fellowship trained. We partner with experts in other specialties you may need, including:
More About Orthopedics
Orthobiologic Therapies
Orthobiologic treatments harness the body’s natural ability to heal itself — promoting recovery, reducing pain, and improving function without the need for extensive surgical intervention.
What Are Orthobiologics?
Orthobiologics are natural substances derived from your own body that help support the healing of bones, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. These therapies are often used to reduce inflammation and promote tissue regeneration either through injections or during surgery.
Common types of orthobiologic treatments include:
- Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP): A concentration of platelets from your own blood, rich in growth factors that stimulate and support the body’s natural healing processes.
- Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate (BMAC): Harvested from a patient’s own bone marrow, BMAC contains a mixture of cells and growth factors that can enhance healing. At Lahey, BMAC is used during select orthopedic procedures to improve tissue regeneration and surgical outcomes.
Conditions Treated with Orthobiologics
Orthobiologic therapies are being used to treat a range of orthopedic conditions, including:
- Mild to moderate osteoarthritis (especially in the knee, hip, and shoulder)
- Tendon injuries (including tennis elbow and patellar tendinopathy)
- Ligament sprains and partial tears
- Muscle strains and overuse injuries
These treatments are often recommended for patients seeking alternatives to surgery or for those who may not be ready for more invasive interventions.
While not all patients are candidates, and results may vary, orthobiologic treatments can be an important part of a comprehensive, non-surgical orthopaedic care plan.
Request a Consultation
If you're experiencing joint, tendon, or soft tissue pain and want to explore non-surgical treatment options, orthobiologic therapy might be right for you. Our team is here to evaluate your condition and recommend the most effective path forward.
Orthobiologic treatments are offered at Lahey Outpatient Center, Lexington. Call 781-372-7020 to request an appointment.
Preventing Repeat Fractures
Lahey's Fracture Liaison Service (FLS) is dedicated to preventing repeat fractures by identifying and treating underlying bone health issues in patients with fragility fractures.
The American Orthopedic Association has awarded our program Star Performer Status.
Personalized Services
We provide:
- Comprehensive metabolic bone health evaluations: Identifying osteoporosis, vitamin D deficiency, and other causes of bone fragility.
- Evidence-based treatment initiation: Medications and lifestyle strategies to improve bone density and reduce future fracture risk.
- Collaboration with endocrinology: Access to advanced diagnostic testing and the latest bone anabolic treatments that help regrow bone and restore skeletal strength.
- Personalized care plans: Tailored to each patient’s health profile, fracture history, and lifestyle.
Too often, fragility fractures are treated surgically without addressing the root cause. Our FLS ensures that every patient receives the follow-up and intervention needed to prevent the next fracture.
Why Choose Us?
- Integrated with orthopedic trauma care for seamless transition from surgery to bone health management
- Access to leading-edge therapies, including bone anabolic agents
- Multidisciplinary coordination addresses the full spectrum of bone health needs
