
Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Comprehensive orthopedic care and sports medicine for disorders and injuries of the musculoskeletal system.

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ECMC’s Center for Orthopedic Care offers comprehensive orthopedic care to manage disorders and injuries of the musculoskeletal (muscle and bone) system. Our orthopedics and sports medicine specialists excel in customizing patient treatment plans based on what is best for each individual situation, from planned orthopedic procedures to treatment of major trauma.
Each of our orthopedic experts specializes in a specific area, so whether you require treatment for your hand, foot, ankle, shoulder, elbow, wrist, knee, hip, or spine, you can always expect to receive the very best care. In addition, we have a specialized nursing staff dedicated to supporting our orthopedic specialists and surgeons 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
To bring the best possible care to our patients, we offer two specialized facilities to serve every orthopedic need.
A physician referral is required for appointments. To learn more, please call (716) 898-3414.
The Foot & Ankle Center
Your feet and ankles are highly specialized structures that require highly specialized medical care to achieve the best outcomes. With a reputation for excellence and the most advanced techniques and technology, ECMC is uniquely qualified to help adult patients with a variety of orthopedic issues that may arise in the feet and ankles.
The Russell J. Salvatore Orthopedic Unit
In 2015, ECMC proudly opened the Russell J. Salvatore Orthopedic Unit, the newest orthopedic, physical medicine, and rehabilitation facility in Western New York. With a focus on clinical expertise, compassionate care, and a commitment to the best orthopedic experiences, the unit offers:
- 22 private suites
- A new rehabilitation gym
- Specialized equipment
- Medication room
- Nutrition service
- Patient family lounge
- Patient education space
Conditions & Diseases
The department offers treatment for a wide range of orthopedic conditions. Some of the conditions and diseases treated here include:
- Severe musculoskeletal trauma
- Arthritis and joint diseases
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Bursitis
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Diabetic complications
- Occupational injuries
- Gout
- Tennis elbow
- Heel spur
- Tendonitis
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Plantar fasciitis
- Broken bones
- Ankle injuries (including sprains)
- Neck injuries
- Knee injuries (including torn meniscus)
- Back injuries
- Chronic shoulder pain
- Chronic rotator cuff tears
- Sports injuries
Treatments & Procedures
Some of our primary areas of expertise in orthopedics and sports medicine include:
- Arthritis surgery
- Total joint replacement
- Hip replacement
- Traditional hip replacement
- Anterior hip replacement
- Posterior hip replacement
- Knee replacement
- Shoulder surgery
- Shoulder replacement
- Total shoulder replacement
- Reverse total shoulder replacement
- Anatomical shoulder replacement
- Hand surgery
- Fracture treatment
- Reconstructive surgery
- Sports medicine
- Foot and ankle surgery
The right orthopedic treatment can make all the difference in helping patients live with less pain, more mobility, and more independence. Our specialists offer a full range of expertise in orthopedics to bring a wide range of treatment options to our patients, including:
- Cartilage regeneration
- Fusion and arthrodesis (a common technique to alleviate pain or disability in a joint)
- Osteotomy and realignment
- Skin grafting (human or synthetic skin is used to close difficult wounds)
- Rheumatology support
- ACL reconstruction and other ACL surgeries
- Tendon and ligament reconstruction
- Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (shoulder surgery)
- Artificial knee placement
- Partial knee replacement
- Hip replacement therapy
- Total ankle replacement
- Ankle arthroscopy (a minimally invasive technique used for problems such as chronic inflammation, arthritis, and cartilage fracture)
- Ankle stabilization
- Bunion surgery
- Carpal tunnel surgery
- Physical therapy
During the process, we coordinate all of your care, from pre-arrival to your full recovery. We also offer our patients a full range of on-site diagnostic and supportive care to avoid delays and frustration, including:
- Lab work
- X-rays
- MRIs
- Rehabilitation
In addition, our team can refer you to third-party provider partners for:
- Home care
- Orthotics
- Prosthetics
- Other orthopaedic equipment
- Anything else you might need
At ECMC, our orthopedic specialists thoroughly evaluate each patient in the center to determine whether surgical or non-surgical treatment would be best. From there, our team can help you coordinate all your care, from before you arrive until you’re fully recovered.
Our physicians are experts in a broad range of muscle and bone injuries and disorders. Services are offered for:
- General orthopaedic surgery
- Hand surgery
- Sports medicine
- Spine surgery
- Foot and ankle surgery
Our full range of on-site diagnostic and supportive care available on site includes:
- Lab work
- X-rays
- MRIs
Third party referrals for:
- Home care
- Orthotics
- Prosthetics
- Equipment
Additional Info
LOCATION
Center for Orthopedic Care
462 Grider Street
Buffalo, NY 14215
The Foot & Ankle Center
ECMC Main Building, 1st Floor
462 Grider Street
Buffalo, NY 14215
Orthopedic Hand Service
Barry & Deanna Snyder Dialysis and Medical Office Building
ECMC Main Building, 3rd Floor
462 Grider Street
Buffalo, NY 14215
CONTACT
Center for Orthopedic Care
(716) 898-3414
Spine Center at ECMC
892-BACK (2225)
Orthopedic Hand Service
(716) 500-4263