Dr. Brian Grottkau, Chief of Children's Orthopeadics, with a young patient.

Full Spectrum of Patient Care

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is a world leader in treating the full spectrum of musculoskeletal conditions – from sprains and strains your children experience on the athletic field to limb-sparing oncology procedures; from carpel tunnel syndrome to complex spinal reconstruction.

Orthopaedic subspecialties

Patient Stories

In her 20s, Anne experienced painful arthritis in her low back. When she turned 30, she came to Mass General to find a spine doctor who could help her.

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#1 Orthopaedics Department in New England.

We treat every orthopaedic condition of the young and old: hip and knee arthritis, sports injuries, spinal deformities, hand, shoulder and foot disorders, trauma, and musculoskeletal tumors. This is why we are one of the best in the US.

Meet our Team
Visit our patient education page to get more information on surgery guides and rehab protocols

Patient Education

A knowledge portal for all patient guides, rehab protocols, exercises & stretches and more.
See a list of places where our orthopaedic specialists see patients.

Community Locations

Our orthopaedic specialists see patients at many locations, including Boston, Waltham, Danvers, Newton-Wellesley and Foxborough.
Visit the page for the Orthopaedic Urgent Access Clinic and learn how to make an appointment.

Urgent Access Clinic

A new collaboration with Mass General’s orthopaedic surgeons, plastic surgeons and rehab specialists to provide innovative and comprehensive care.
Visit the website for Advances in Motion, which is a platform to further physician education.

Advances in Motion

Orthopaedics Advances in Motion provides health care professionals with information about the latest innovations from Mass General.
An orthopaedic spine patient after surgery at Mass General
An orthopaedic spine patient after surgery at Mass General

I'm back to my yoga. Back to my running. I am not on any medication, and I feel like the old me.

Vicky, orthopaedic spine patient
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