Injuries Injury prevention through patient education is the cornerstone of good health. SSM staff works in partnership with individuals and other medical professionals across the mid-state area to provide information, training and care to prevent injuries before they happen. Return to the menu When Care Is Needed Through the medical facilities of the Nashville area's many hospitals and adjunct health care providers, SSM provides patients with access to the full scope of resources essential to treatment and care. The development, testing and application of new, more effective treatment options for orthopaedic injuries and conditions is a SSM priority. Toward that goal, SSM staff is involved in ongoing research in surgical techniques, pharmacology and therapies that improve the quality of life and level of activity for persons of all ages and levels of ability.
Arthritis is actually a symptom whose name means inflammation of the joints.
It's a painful, chronic condition that has many manifestations and treatments. SSM is there to help men and women of all ages who suffer from arthritis, and other orthopaedic conditions live better, more productive lives while minimizing pain and loss of mobility. SSM provides arthritis sufferers with the full range of treatments and programs customized to their individual needs and limitations. SSM has access to athletic trainers who are on the sidelines at events across the mid-state, providing medical care to athletes and performing injury assessment. Through their immediate access to SSM physicians, these trainers help athletes stay injury free on the playing field and ensure that injured athletes get immediate care.