Orthopaedic Rehabilitation Unit at the Rusk Institute @ 17th Street

The NYUHJD Orthopaedic Rehabilitation Unit at the Rusk Institute @ 17th Street is a center of excellence for the rehabilitation of musculoskeletal disorders and injuries. Whether it is a planned joint replacement or an acute musculoskeletal pain affecting your spine and extremities, the Rusk interdisciplinary team provides the specialized acute rehabilitation that is often necessary following a surgery.

We proudly maintain accreditation with the Joint Commission of Accreditation of Health Care Organizations (JCAHO) and the Commission of Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) as ‘Comprehensive Integrated Inpatient Rehabilitation Programs’ (CIIRP).

Patients are treated for musculoskeletal disorders and/or injuries including but not limited to:

• Total Knee Replacement
• Total Hip Replacement
• Total Shoulder Replacement
• Revision of Joint Replacement
• Spinal Surgery
• Fractures of the spine and/or extremities, both surgical and non surgical intervention
• Orthopedic procedure along with disabling medical and/or neurological co-morbidities
• Acute and chronic musculoskeletal pain affecting the spine and extremities
• Surgical Procedure due to congenital musculoskeletal conditions
• Osteoarthritis/Degenerative Joint Disease
• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Osteoporosis
• Major Multiple Trauma
• Work Related and/or Sports Injuries
• Herniated and Bulging Discs
• Sciatica
• Scoliosis
• Spinal Stenosis
• Vertebral Compression
• Spondylolisthesis
• Spondylosis
• Myelopathy
• Amputations

Orthopaedic Inpatient Rehabilitation Services Include:

• Total Knee Replacement Program
• Total Hip Replacement Program
• Post Spinal Surgery Program
• Amputee Program
• Fracture Program

Our interdisciplinary team is comprised of highly trained staff specializing in the field of musculoskeletal rehabilitation.  This interdisciplinary team includes physiatrists, psychologists, pain management specialists, nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, recreational therapists, social workers and dieticians.

Lead by the physiatrist, our full-time professional interdisciplinary team will identify the patient’s individual impairments and limitations. Through a collaborative effort with the patient and their loved ones, the team will customize a therapeutic plan of care and rehabilitation goals. We are focused on achieving the patient’s highest level of independent function, thus improving quality of life, and returning the patient to an active and productive lifestyle. Each patient receives carefully monitored attention from the members of the team, who provide ongoing education and training with the primary purpose of goal achievement.