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Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation

The Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation team assists patients in returning to an independent and productive life. The team consists of the patient, nurses, doctors, physical and occupational therapists, psychologists, rehabilitation engineers, recreational therapists, social workers and speech language pathologists. The team collaborates to develop and implement an individualized rehabilitation care plan.  They meet weekly to coordinate and facilitate recovery by collaborating with patients and their families regarding the next step in the patient’s care plan.

Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries

The ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) is one of four major ligaments of the knee. ACL injuries are common in sports that involve sudden changes of direction, such as football and soccer, but they can also occur during regular daily activities.

Arthritis and Joint Inflammation

If you have arthritis or joint inflammation, you may be looking for answers that will restore the quality of the life you once had. At Michigan Medicine, we have treated hundreds of thousands of arthritis patients over decades and have restored them to a life of less pain and greater mobility.

Arthritis of the Ankle

If you have – or suspect you have – ankle arthritis, University of Michigan Comprehensive Musculoskeletal Center can provide you with a complete diagnosis and a personalized treatment plan. Experience is crucial in treating ankle arthritis, and we see many patients with complicated foot and ankle conditions.

Arthritis of the Hip

If you have - or think you have - arthritis of the hip, we at the University of Michigan have the experience and expertise to improve the quality of your life. As one of the oldest and most well-regarded orthopaedic surgery units in the United States, we have diagnosed and treated hundreds of patients with arthritis of the hip, and have brought them relief and a new lease on life with a variety of non-surgical and surgical options just for them.

Arthritis of the Knee

Arthritis -- a painful inflammation and stiffness of the joints -- is actually a very complex set of musculoskeletal disorders. In fact, there are more than 80 forms of arthritis, several of which affect the knee.

Comprehensive Spine Program

If you suffer from a back, neck or spine disorder, the Michigan Medicine Comprehensive Spine Program can help improve your quality of life with treatment from our multidisciplinary team and medical or surgical treatment options.

Frozen Shoulder

Frozen shoulder is a common source of chronic (ongoing) pain, inflammation and restricted movement in the shoulder. Frozen shoulder commonly occurs in people age 50 and older as a result of overuse.

Gout

Gout is usually caused by having too much uric acid in your body. Too much uric acid may not cause symptoms for years, but after a while it can cause painful joint inflammation (arthritis). The most common site of inflammation is the joint between the foot and the big toe. Later attacks often affect other joints of the foot and leg. Sometimes, arms and hands are affected.

Knee Conditions

Knee problems are very common, and anyone can have them. Mechanical knee problems are caused by a direct blow or sudden movement that strains the knee, or osteoarthritis in the knee, resulting from wear and tear on the parts. Inflammatory knee problems can result from certain rheumatic diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosis (lupus). These diseases cause swelling that can damage the knees permanently.

Knee Pain

Our success with eliminating our patients' knee pain results from our multidisciplinary approach of including all areas that are involved in your care to develop a treatment plan just for you.

Labral Tear (SLAP)

A shoulder labral tear is an injury to the cartilage in the shoulder joint. Two of the most common tears are the SLAP (superior labral tear form anterior to posterior) tear and the Bankart tear. Some kinds of labral tears - especially a Bankart lesion - can increase the potential for shoulder dislocations.

Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Injuries

The LCL (lateral collateral ligament) is a thin band of tissue that runs along the outside of the knee. Thousands of people every year have LCL injuries, including stretches, partial tears or complete tears. An LCL injury is usually a result of the knee joint being pushed from the inside of the leg during an accident, sports or a fall.

M-Perform Performing Arts Rehabilitation and Therapy Program

M-Perform is a specialty program designed to address the unique needs of the performing artist. Our physician and therapy teams have many years of experience in orthopaedics, physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R), sports medicine, music and dance. We have completed multidisciplinary competency training to provide an efficient and comprehensive approach to your performance needs. Whether you are a conductor, instrumentalist, vocalist or dancer we look forward to working with you to help you perform with less pain and prevent future injuries.

Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Injuries

The medial collateral ligament (MCL) is one of four ligaments that keep the knee joint stable. The MCL spans the distance from the end of the femur (thigh bone) to the top of the tibia (shin bone) and is on the inner side of the knee joint. That's why it's so painful when the ligament is stretched too much or torn. The ligament is usually injured when the outside of the knee joint is struck, during sports or an accident, for example. MCL injuries can occur by themselves or with other injuries such as an ACL or meniscus tear.

Meniscus Tear

The meniscus is a rubbery, C-shaped disc that cushions your knee. A meniscus tear is a common knee injury that happens when one or more of the fibrocartilage strips in the knee (called menisci) is stretched or torn. Meniscus tears can happen during sports or even during simple daily activities such as walking or lifting something heavy. They are usually caused by twisting or turning quickly.

Orthotics and Prosthetics

The Orthotics and Prosthetics Center at the University of Michigan is among the few University based facilities in the country that offer comprehensive orthotic and prosthetic services and has been awarded the maximum three-year accreditation by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics, Inc.

Post-Polio Syndrome

The Post-Polio Clinic, part of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Michigan, utilizes the skills of a multidisciplinary group of experts to comprehensively treat people struggling with post-polio syndrome, from physical issues to emotional challenges.

Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Injuries

Partial PCL tears and some isolated complete tears can be treated without surgery. This can only be determined during an examination by an experienced physician. You should know and consider the short- and long-term consequences of your options. 

Psoriatic Arthritis

Psoriatic arthritis is a chronic (ongoing) disease that is characterized by a form of inflammation of the skin (psoriasis) and some of the joints (arthritis). The condition is pronounced si-or-RAT-tic.

Rotator Cuff Tear

The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that work to move the shoulder joint. The rotator cuff can be torn from overuse or injury. As one of the oldest and most prestigious orthopaedic surgery units in the country, physicians at the University of Michigan Department of Orthopaedic Surgery have treated hundreds of people with torn rotator cuffs and performed hundreds of rotator cuff repairs.

Shoulder Conditions

The University of Michigan Health System diagnoses and treats all types of shoulder conditions, from acute injuries such as sprains to long-term degenerative issues. And we offer a variety of innovative surgical and non-surgical treatments that will be individualized for your specific needs.

Shoulder Dislocations

A dislocated shoulder occurs when your upper arm bone (the humerus) pops out of the cup-shaped socket that is part of your shoulder. Dislocations hurt. When the bone is pulled out of the socket, cartilage, muscle and other tissues are stretched and torn. Sometimes the muscles around the shoulder joint go into spasms, making any movement very painful. 

Shoulder Instability

If you are experiencing the symptoms of shoulder instability, you should know that the University of Michigan Comprehensive Musculoskeletal Center has a variety of nonsurgical and surgical options that can improve your quality of life. We work closely with other areas within the U-M Health System to develop an individualized treatment plan for you. 

Shoulder Pain

Shoulder pain can be a terrible burden, preventing you from carrying out daily tasks such as picking up your child, working or participating in sports. If you suffer from any kind of shoulder pain - whether the source is arthritis or an injury - our team of experts at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Musculoskeletal Center can help you.

Sports Injuries and Sports Medicine

Michigan Medicine sports medicine physicians serve athletes and active patients with orthopaedic-related injuries and conditions of the shoulder, elbow, hip, knee and ankle. We provide complete orthopaedic care to athletes of all interests, levels and ages.

Sports Medicine and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation

The specialty of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) is uniquely equipped to handle the diagnosis and non-surgical management of the wide range of problems that can arise from the musculoskeletal system. We help everyone from the "daily walker" to elite and professional athletes regain function and return to their life's activities through an individualized approach focused around each patient's specific goals.