Orthopedics

UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital

Waterloo’s Trusted Source for Orthopedic Care and Sports Medicine

From bone fractures to arthritis and total joint replacement, Allen Hospital Orthopedics in Waterloo delivers expert care in robotic-assisted surgery, sports medicine and rehabilitation. Our team combines advanced surgical techniques with physical therapy, injury prevention strategies and educational programs to support your recovery every step of the way.

Why Choose Allen Hospital Orthopedics?

  • Robotic-Assisted Surgery: Allen Hospital offers robotic hip and knee replacement procedures, performed by highly trained orthopedic surgeons. This technology allows for greater precision, smaller incisions, and faster recovery times.
  • Joint Camp: Patients scheduled for joint replacement are automatically enrolled in our Joint Academy an educational program designed to prepare you for surgery and guide your recovery.
  • Same-Day Mobility: We encourage patients to begin moving the same day as surgery. This approach helps reduce pain and stiffness, leading to faster recovery and a quicker return to daily activities.
  • Comfortable Recovery Environment: Depending on your procedure, you may return home the same day or stay overnight. If admitted, you'll recover in a spacious, private room with a bathroom – designed for safety, comfort, and healing.
  • Specialized Physical Therapy: Our Logan Ave. and Sports Medicine - United Medical Park locations offer specialized therapy for our orthopedic patients, ensuring you customized and optimal treatment.

Orthopedic Procedures Offered at Allen Hospital

We provide a wide range of orthopedic surgeries for both adults and children at Allen Hospital in Waterloo, including:

  • Hip surgery
  • Knee surgery
  • Shoulder surgery
  • Foot/ankle surgery
  • Hand/wrist surgery
  • Total joint replacement surgery
  • Trauma surgery
  • Robotic Surgery using the Mako Surgical robot for total hip and knee replacement (offers same day surgery option)
  • Revision surgeries for total hip and knees
  • Hip arthroscopy 
  • PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) Injections
  • Ultrasound Guided Intra-Articular Hip Injections at multiple locations

Meet Our Orthopedic Team

Our orthopedic specialists are experienced in robotic joint replacement, trauma surgery and sports medicine. Allen Hospital’s comprehensive network of services ensures you receive the best care – before, during and after surgery.

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Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist Rafael Serrano, MD, explains how he helps athletes recover from sports injuries or recurring conditions.
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