When your quality of life has been affected by a bone or joint disorder, our board-certified orthopedic providers at UofL Health – South Hospital are ready to get you back on your feet, helping you move forward toward a healthier life. Our physicians and staff are leaders in all areas of orthopedic care including emergency, surgery, rehab and home care.
Our orthopedic program provides a comprehensive approach to patient care including prevention, education, diagnosis and treatment for acute or chronic bone or joint disorders. Procedures for total joint replacement and sports medicine, as well as treatment of the back and spine, foot and ankle, knee and shoulder, are available including specialists in pain management, rehabilitation and arthritis.
Call UofL Health – South Hospital today to schedule an appointment with our orthopedic team.
Orthopedic Surgery
UofL Health – South Hospital offers orthopedic surgery that is just right around the corner. Our surgeons are some of the most experienced orthopedic surgeons, each with their own set of talents, so that you know the care you are receiving is the best there is.
Our orthopedic specialists bring a unique set of expertise to address the most complex injuries and conditions, including: orthopedic trauma (shoulder, back, hand, hip, leg, knee, foot/ankle), pelvis and acetabular fractures, cartilage defects, meniscus, cartilage, ligament tears, malunions/non-unions/infections of upper and lower extremities and orthopedic oncology.
UofL Health – South Hospital Earns DNV Orthopedic Center of Excellence Designation
UofL Health – South Hospital has earned the DNV Orthopedic Center of Excellence designation, becoming the first hospital in the UofL Health system to achieve this honor.
This recognition is given only to hospitals that provide outstanding orthopedic care across several specialties. It shows that South Hospital meets high national standards for safety, quality and patient outcomes. For families in Bullitt County and South Jefferson County, it means access to advanced orthopedic care—foot and ankle, hip and knee replacement and shoulder surgery—right here at home.
To achieve this designation, South Hospital demonstrated:
- Advanced certification in three orthopedic programs: Foot & Ankle Surgery, Hip & Knee Replacement and Shoulder Surgery.
- Careful tracking of quality and recovery results, including how patients feel and move before and after surgery.
- A strong focus on patient safety and continuous improvement, using DNV’s national standards to guide every step of care.
- Comprehensive, team-based care—from diagnosis and surgery to rehab and follow-up—to give every patient a safe, smooth and consistent experience.
This designation highlights South Hospital’s ongoing commitment to bringing advanced, academic-level orthopedic care to the region—helping patients heal, move and live better without leaving their community. Because closer is best.
