Orthopedic surgeons and specialists associated with Orthopaedic Associates of Southeast Missouri work closely with the medical, surgical and rehabilitation staffs at Southeast to provide appropriate and effective care for patients in need of orthopedic services. 

Southeast’s 11-bed inpatient Orthopedics Unit is staffed by a team of nursing professionals who work solely with orthopedic patients and the Hospital’s Surgery Department includes a dedicated orthopedic surgery team. 

More than 1,000 orthopedic surgical procedures take place at Southeast annually.

The Hospital’s orthopedic and rehabilitation staffs provide patient education and orientation services prior to patient admissions.  More information about these services is available by contacting the Southeast Missouri Hospital HealthLine, 800-800-5123, or by e-mailing the Generations Family Resource Center.

Orthopedic rehabilitation services are provided on both an inpatient basis within the Hospital (physical therapy and occupational therapy) as well as in an outpatient setting through HealthPoint Rehabilitation in Cape Girardeau and Jackson.  Home health services are also available through Southeast Home Health and other in-home care services throughout the region. Periodic community education programs on a variety of topics related to orthopedics are offered throughout the year, sponsored by the Generations Family Resource Center.

Screening services are also offered from time to time both at the Hospital and throughout the area.  For more information about upcoming programs and screenings, check Southeast Missouri Hospital's monthly community education calendar.

For a referral to an orthopedic physician, call the free physician referral service offered through the Southeast HealthLine, 800-800-5123, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.