Since
1992, this center has combined the skills of many medical
specialties, in-depth conferences with patients, and long-term
case management to form one of the few clinical programs of its
kind in the country. It treats patients with severe physical
problems that are the result of birth defects, injuries or
disease.
Among the surgical procedures performed are reattachment of
extremities, plastic surgery of the head and face, cleft palate
repairs, knee replacement, hip replacement, bone and tendon
grafts, skin grafts, rebuilding of facial bones, dental
reconstruction, hand and joint reconstruction, amputation and
stump reconstruction, and plastic procedures for morbid obesity.
Many persons with severe disfigurements or disabilities will
face years of surgery. The center plans and coordinates their
care so their hospital experience will be as worry-free as
possible, smoothing their transition back to everyday life.
After surgery, the center provides information and guidance,
connecting patients with counselors, support groups, guide dogs
for the blind or hearing-impaired, vocational training,
transportation to therapy sessions, prescription delivery, home
health care, housekeeping services, and introductions to helpful
agencies in the community. Through complete case management, the
patient needs to concentrate on only one thing: getting well.
The program draws on the strength of Binghamton General's role
as a key referral hospital for physical rehabilitation, joint
replacement (and other orthopedic surgery), and plastic surgery.
Websites of interest:
Orthopedic Associates
Creative Orthotics and
Prosthetics
