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A Better Way to
Orthopaedic Care
Phoebe Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine delivers complete musculoskeletal care with a focus on restoring mobility, relieving pain, and helping patients return to the activities they enjoy. As the largest orthopaedic team in southwest Georgia, our specialists provide advanced diagnostics, minimally-invasive treatments, and state‑of‑the‑art surgical solutions for a full range of injuries and conditions.
A Better Way to Your Recovery
From sudden injuries to chronic joint pain, Phoebe Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine provides a seamless path to diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation—helping you return to the life you love with confidence and support.
Evaluation
Diagnosis
Personalized Care Plan
Rehabilitation
Return to Life
Get to Know Our Board-Certified Physicians
Whether treating a sports injury, a fall, overuse, or pain, our comprehensive group of specialists are here to help. With treatment options available throughout the region, our specialists are making a difference in the lives of orthopaedic patients across Southwest Georgia.
Diagnostic Imaging
Accurate diagnosis is the foundation of effective treatment. Our imaging services help identify injuries, confirm conditions, and assess the severity of issues affecting bones, joints, and soft tissue.
- CT/CAT Scanning / Light Speed VCT
- Digital X-ray
- Fluoroscopy
- Nuclear Medicine
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (3T MRI)
- PET Scanning
- PET/CT
- Ultrasound
Treatment
Foot & Ankle Care
Your feet and ankles carry you through life, so the pressure on your feet and ankles can cause a number of injuries and conditions. Our orthopaedic specialists have extensive experience diagnosing and treating a variety of issues to improve range of motion and end pain.
“I was really scared. I didn't think I was going to be able to walk and be normal again. Now, it’s 100%, and I thank God and Dr. Skidmore for fixing that because he did a perfect job.”
- Achilles tendonitis
- Ankle pain/instability
- Arthritis
- Bunions
- Foot pain
- Fractures/trauma
- Hallux rigidus
- Hammertoe/claw toe
- Morton's neuroma
- Plantar fasciitis/heel spurs
Hip Care
The hips play a crucial role in the body’s mobility and stability, and hip pain can make everyday tasks feel impossible. Our specialists treat conditions ranging from arthritis and joint degeneration to injuries requiring hip arthroscopy or total hip replacement — all performed with a full range of orthopaedic surgical services.
- Arthritis, including osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
- Avascular necrosis: Bone death due to lack of blood
- Joint inflammation (bursitis)
- Labral tear, a cartilage tear
- Osteoporosis (bone loss)
- Robotic Surgery
- Sprains and strains
- Stress fracture
- Tendonitis
- Total replacement
“I had to stop working because the pain in my hip was so bad, I could barely walk. After my hip replacement surgery, I was walking without a walker within a week, and after two or three weeks, there was hardly any pain at all. I can’t tell you how easy this recovery was. I’m like a new person.”
Knee Care
Healthy knees are essential for staying active and are especially prone to injuries due to constant pressure and activities – from the mundane to strenuous. No matter the issue, Phoebe’s Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine team treats a full range of knee conditions to reduce pain and restore mobility, turning to advanced surgical solutions only when necessary.
- Arthritis of the knee
- Dislocated kneecap
- Knee fractures
- Knee Replacement (Total or Partial)
- Ligament injuries
- Malalignment/Deformities
- Meniscus tears
- Osteonecrosis (Avascular Necrosis)
- Robotic Surgery
- Sports injuries
- Torn or injured ACL
- Torn or injured tendons
Shoulder to Fingertip
The hands, wrist, forearm, elbow and shoulder are critical to your daily function. Faced with even a slight injury or a disease of the bones, nerves, joints or muscles can cause ongoing pain. At Phoebe, our experienced team of dedicated orthopaedic specialists provide comprehensive surgical and non-surgical medical care for a wide spectrum of bone and soft-tissue conditions of the hand and upper extremity.
- Arthritis
- Autoimmune disease
- Bursitis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
- DeQuervain's syndrome
- Dislocation
- Dupuytren's Contracture
- Fractures
- Gout
- Hand/Finger Pain
- Impingement
- Joint degeneration
- Nerve Injuries or Entrapment
- Overuse injuries
- Poor blood circulation
- Tendon Injuries/Tendonitis
- Trigger Finger
“I definitely would recommend Dr. Nurbhai. I now know if something else happens, I can count on Phoebe.”
Sports Medicine
Sports injuries can create problems for your overall physical health and your ability to manage day-to-day tasks. Whether your issue affects your shoulder, elbow, hip, knee, foot or ankle, our team are experts in body movement and are focused on getting you back to your active life with confidence and strength. Collaborating with a skilled team of certified athletic trainers serving local schools and colleges, Phoebe provides expert care that helps athletes recover safely, prevent future injuries, and return to peak performance.
- ACL tear
- Concussion evaluation (IMPACT)
- Hip injuries
- Rotator cuff tear
- Runner’s knee
- Tennis elbow
- Torn meniscus
"Dr. Knoefler definitely made me feel comfortable and walked me through everything I needed to do. Sometimes, I forget a broke my wrist. It perfectly healed 100%, and I’m able to fly like before."
Outpatient Rehabilitation
We offer personalized therapy programs designed to restore mobility, strength, and daily function, including:
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Audiology
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Occupational Therapy
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Pediatric Therapy
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Physical Therapy
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Speech-Language Therapy
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Cardiac Rehabilitation
Inpatient Rehabilitation
Our inpatient rehab unit offers an intensive, holistic approach to recovery. The goal is simple:
- Get you home sooner
- Help you stay home longer
- Restore independence for a sustainable, active lifestyle
Swing Bed Services
For patients who need additional time to heal before returning home, our swing bed program provides safe, supportive transitional care.
Home Health
Personalized care in the home is made possible through Phoebe Home Health. Services are provided on an individual basis by health care professionals.
Orthobiologics
Orthobiologics are regenerative treatments that use a patient’s own cells and tissues to support healing and promote the repair of musculoskeletal injuries. At Phoebe Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, we offer two forms of these therapies—Platelet-Rich Plasma and Bone Marrow Concentrate. These options can be used alongside orthopaedic surgery or as stand‑alone treatments performed conveniently in our Albany office, with no hospital stay required.
- Arthritic knees
- Cartilage injuries
- Ligament sprains
- Muscle strains
- Plantar fasciitis (heel pain)
- Rotator-cuff injuries
- Tendon injuries
- Tennis elbow
Pain Management
Pain can be a major barrier to healing. Phoebe Pain Management delivers compassionate, comprehensive care to help reduce discomfort, improve function, and enhance quality of life throughout your recovery journey.
Trauma Care
Injuries happen suddenly, and Phoebe’s orthopaedic trauma specialists are prepared to treat complex injuries involving a wide spectrum of bones and soft-tissue. Phoebe’s Level II trauma center uses a highly skilled and coordinated team to provide advanced trauma surgery and reconstructive procedures.
"I thought, ‘am I going to be able to walk again?’ I just want to say a big thank you to Dr. Powell and his team, because they took very good care of me. That’s how I’m here walking now."
Quality & Patient Satisfaction
Net Promoter Score (NPS)
The Net Promoter Score measures how likely patients are to recommend Phoebe Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine to friends and family. The scale is -100 to 100. Phoebe consistently ranks above industry average of 58 – a strong sign of trust and confidence in our care.
Orthopaedics NPS
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100
Sports Medicine NPS
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100
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Orthopaedics Provider Communication ≥ 9
Provider Communication
Great care starts with great communication. Patients are asked to rate communication on a scale from 0 to 10. Phoebe Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine consistently receives strong feedback, with most patients giving a rating of 9 or 10. Our providers are rated in four key areas:
- Explaining information clearly
- Listening carefully
- Showing respect
- Spending enough time with the patient
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Sports Medicine Provider Communication ≥ 9
88.1% of Orthopaedics patients and 90.5% of Sports Medicine patients report that their provider excelled in all four areas, reflecting our commitment to compassionate, patient‑centered care.
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Orthopaedics Facility Rating ≥ 9
Facility Rating
Patients are asked to rate their overall experience on a scale from 0 to 10. Phoebe Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine consistently ranks above industry average of 71.8.
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Sports Medicine Facility Rating ≥ 9
86% of Orthopaedics patients and 88.8% of Sports Medicine patients rated their overall care received as very good.
Awards & Recognitions
Phoebe hospitals are fully accredited by DNV. We have also earned numerous other significant recognitions and certifications that highlight specific expertise and quality care.
Blue Distinction Centers for Knee and Hip Replacement by Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
Our facility has been recognized by Blue Cross Blue Shield as a Blue Distinction Center for Knee and Hip Replacement — a designation awarded to hospitals that demonstrate high standards in joint replacement care. This recognition highlights our consistent performance in delivering safe, effective knee and hip replacement procedures with lower rates of complications and hospital readmissions. It also reflects our commitment to evidence-based practices that support stronger outcomes for patients.
Trauma Center
Phoebe is the only state-designated Level II Trauma Center in Georgia south of Columbus. We invest millions of dollars each year to ensure trauma specialists are available 24/7, and we treated more than 1000 trauma patients in fiscal year 2025. We are currently pursuing trauma certification from the American College of Surgeons.
One of America’s Best Employers
Forbes named Phoebe one of America’s Best Mid-Sized Employers. Fewer than 500 employers made the list. Phoebe is the third highest-ranked Georgia-based organization on the list and the only Georgia healthcare provider.
Georgia Trend Top Hospital
Georgia Trend ranked Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital #2 among Georgia’s Top Large Hospitals in its 2025 “Healthcare High Performers” report. The influential magazine based its ratings on four equally-weighted domains: Clinical Outcomes, Person & Community Engagement, Safety, and Efficiency & Cost Reduction. The recognition emphasizes Phoebe’s dedication to delivering exceptional care, improving patient outcomes and fostering community trust.
Best of Georgia
For the second year in a row, Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital was named a Best of Georgia winner by Georgia Business Journal. We are proud to be one four statewide winners in the hospital category.
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