| How soon can I get in to see one of the orthopedic physicians at Tesson Heights Orthopaedics?
Tesson Heights Orthopaedics has numerous physicians and nurse practitioners on staff to accommodate all your orthopedic needs, in a timely manner. Most patients are seen within a 48 hour time frame. Please call our office at 314-849-5414 to make an appointment.
Now with the opening of the Orthopedic Urgent Care of America, LLC after hours, we are working towards ensuring patients the most comprehensive and immediate care in the St. Louis area.
For more information regarding the Orthopedic Urgent Care, please call 314-800-7771.What do I need to bring to my first appointment?
New patients need to arrive 15-20minutes prior to your scheduled appointment.
Please bring the following items to your appointment:
Insurance card, referral from other physician if your insurance requires it, all X-rays or MRI’s related to your condition and a list of medications you take.
What do the orthopedic physicians at Tesson Heights Orthopaedics treat?
With 6 Board Certified orthopedic surgeons and a Board Certified pain management physiatrist on staff, we offer a variety of orthopedic care including:
General orthopedics, orthopedic & arthroscopic surgery, orthopedic trauma, sports injuries, total joint replacement, spine & cervical surgery, foot & ankle surgery, physical medicine, rehabilitation, pain management and injections.
What are your office hours?
Tesson Heights Orthopaedics sees patients by appointment only:
Hours of Operation
Monday -Friday
8 am to 4pm
Orthopaedic Urgent Care – NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY:
Hours of Operation
Monday-Friday
5:30 pm -9:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday
10:00 am-2:00pm
How long does it take to refill a prescription?
If you have a medication that needs to be refilled, please call your pharmacy. Allow 24-48 hours for refills to be completed. Prescriptions can only be refilled during regular office hours.
Where do the physicians perform surgery?
Our orthopedic surgeons are on staff at various area hospitals and surgery centers throughout the St. Louis area. Please check in the About Us Section to see a list of each doctor’s individual surgery locations.
Includes: St. Anthony’s Medical Center, Des Peres Hospital, Manchester Surgery, Sunset Hills Surgery Center, South County Surgery Center, St. Louis Spine & Orthopaedic Surgery Center.
What is arthritis?
Arthritis literally means "inflammation of a joint." Arthritis is a disease of the joint. A joint is where the ends of two or more bones meet.
In some forms of arthritis, such as osteoarthritis, the inflammation arises because the smooth covering (articular cartilage) on the ends of bones become damaged or worn. Osteoarthritis is usually found in one, usually weight bearing, joint.
In other forms of arthritis, such as rheumatoid arthritis, the joint lining becomes inflamed as part of a disease process that affects the entire body. |
