Northern Westchester Earns Gold Seal Of Approval For Joint Replacement

MOUNT KISCO, NY — A Westchester hospital has again been recognized for its fastidious approach to an increasingly common medical procedure.

Northern Westchester Hospital's Orthopedic and Spine Institute earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Advanced Total Hip and Knee Replacement Certification, one year after receiving its initial certification after demonstrating continuous compliance with the commission’s performance standards. It also reflects NWH’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care.

The certification, which was offered through collaboration with the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, focuses on pre-surgical orthopedic consultations to intraoperative, hospitalization or ambulatory surgical center admissions, rehabilitation activities, and follow-up visits with orthopedic surgeons.

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"The level of expertise for this certification required an interprofessional effort," Northern Westchester Hospital Executive Director Derek Anderson said. "The commitment and dedication we received from our multi-disciplinary team to attain this level of care is impressive. Our Orthopedic and Spine Institute team is one of the best in the area and is committed to maintaining the highest standards of clinical care."

In addition to hip and knee replacement, The Orthopedic and Spine Institute at NWH uses leading-edge technologies and techniques for minimally invasive and arthroscopic surgeries, offering a full range of surgical treatments for musculoskeletal issues in adults, adolescents and children.

"It is an honor to be recognized for our top-notch care, but we’ve been treating hip and knee replacements using cutting-edge technology, coupled with the latest rehabilitation programs for years," said Dr. Joel Buchalter, director of joint replacement surgery at the Orthopedic and Spine Institute. "Patients receive the same level of high-quality care they find at specialty hospitals in big metropolitan cities. After years of pain and inactivity they are back to the physical activities they love doing and playing with their grandchildren without pain and usually within a few short months."

More information can be found at the Joint Commission website and Northern Westchester Hospital's Orthopedic and Spine Institute website.