Directions from Route 3 South (Plymouth, Kingston, Cape Cod):
Take Exit 10, bear right onto Tremont Street, office is located ¼ mile on right.  Entrance to office is located at the rear of the building.

Directions from Route 3 North (Duxbury, Marshfield, Hanover, Norwell):
Take Exit 10, turn left onto Tremont Street, office is located ¼ mile on right.   Entrance to office is located at the rear of the building.

Directions from New Route 44 (Middleboro/Lakeville):
Take Exit 7 and bear right onto Route 3 North, take Exit 10, turn right onto Tremont Street, office is located ¼ mile on right.  Entrance to office is located at rear of building.

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Your First Visit
We want to make your first visit to Plymouth Bay Orthopedic Associates as pleasant as possible.  Below is a list of items we recommend you bring with you that will help us improve and streamline your first visit:

• New Patient Form
• Past medical history
• Driver’s License
• Insurance card (we accept most major insurances)
• Xrays/MRIs
• Office records
• Co-payments
• Referrals
• Please be sure to arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled appointment

Privacy Policy
At Plymouth Bay Orthopedic Associates, your privacy is of the utmost importance to us.   Please read our HIPPA/Privacy Policies.  

Questions, Comments or Concerns?
Your feedback is important to us!   Complete the contact us form and tell us about your experiences at Plymouth Bay Orthopedic Associates.

At Plymouth Bay Orthopedic Associates, we treat disorders of the foot and ankle and are able to diagnose and treat foot and ankle tendonitis, bursitis and fractures.   We often are able to treat foot pain or injuries by prescribing physical therapy, RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevate) treatment principles or medications which can help reduce symptoms of swelling, pain and stiffness.

Contact us today to learn more about the many treatments and options we offer to treat your foot/ankle pain.

Plymouth Bay Orthopedic Associates is pleased to welcome Dr. Julia A. Kenniston to our practice as our new hand surgeon. We are able to diagnose and treat disorders of the hand and wrist including:

• Hand Surgery/General orthopedic surgery
• Carpal tunnel surgery
• Trigger finger releases
• Ganglion cyst excisions
• Cubital tunnel surgery
• Dupuytren’s contracture treatment
• Tendonitis treatment
• Medial and lateral epicondylitis
• Hand and wrist arthritis
• Hand and wrist fractures

Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are the most common causes of elbow pain, swelling, or numbness. Patients also suffer from elbow fractures or tendon tears including the condition commonly known as “tennis elbow” which is a microscopic rupture of the elbow tendons. Our doctors are fellowship-trained in sports medicine and have extensive experience treating these various elbow injuries and ailments by prescribing physical therapy, bracing or medications which can help reduce symptoms of swelling, pain and stiffness.

Surgical Options

There have been numerous technological advancements recently around elbow surgery that can greatly reduce complications and help facilitate a faster recovery. Less invasive treatments, such as elbow arthroscopy have proved quite successful in helping patients regain their range-of-motion.

Our doctors perform the following surgical procedures for the elbow:

• Arthroscopic Bankart Repair
• Arthroscopy of the Elbow

Contact us today to learn more about the many treatments and options we offer to treat your elbow pain.

According to the AAOS 7.5 million people went to the doctor's office for a shoulder problem in 2006.*  Shoulder pain can be caused be arthritis or an injury such as a torn rotator cuff, fracture or dislocation.  Severe shoulder pain or instability can lead to the inability to perform even simple task such as combing one’s hair.    Our doctors have extensive experience treating shoulder arthritis, often prescribing physical therapy, RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevate) treatment principles or medications which can help reduce symptoms of swelling, pain and stiffness.

If you have experienced a shoulder injury our doctors are fellowship-trained in sports medicine and can diagnose and treat all types of shoulder injuries.

Surgical Options

There have been numerous technological advancements recently around shoulder surgery that can greatly reduce complications and help facilitate a faster recovery.    One such procedure, a reverse shoulder replacement surgery has even helped those patients who have had failed shoulder replacement surgery in the past.  Less invasive treatments, such as shoulder arthroscopy have also proved quite successful in helping patients regain their range-of-motion.

Our doctors perform the following surgical procedures for the shoulder:

• Total Shoulder Replacement Surgery
• Reverse Shoulder Replacement Surgery
• Shoulder Impingement Surgery
• “Minimally-Invasive” Shoulder Reconstruction 
• Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair

Contact us today to learn more about the many treatments and options we offer to treat your shoulder pain.

*Source:  American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00327

Hip pain is one of the most debilitating orthopedic ailments often limiting one’s ability to perform simple tasks such as climbing stairs or walking. 

Our doctors have extensive experience treating osteoarthritis or the wear and tear of the hip joints.   We often prescribe physical therapy, RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevate) treatment principles or medications which can help reduce symptoms of swelling, pain and stiffness.

If you have experienced a hip injury, our doctors are also fellowship-trained in sports medicine and can diagnose and treat all types of traumatic hip injuries that cause significant pain or instability.

Surgical Options/Patient Safety
According to the AAOS approximately 190,000 hip replacements are done each year in the U.S.*  When hip surgery is required, we incorporate a team approach for our patients.  With our over 50 staff members and through our affiliation with Jordan Hospital's Nurse Liason Program, each patients has a dedicated team of nurses and therapists with them from their initial diagnosis through their pre-op and post-op care.

All of us at Plymouth Bay Orthopedic Associates have patient safety as our number one priority.   Our doctors utilize the latest technological advancements in hip replacement surgery to reduce complications and facilitate a faster recovery.    We are also particularly proud that Jordan Hospital is among the top hospitals in Massachusetts with the lowest complication rate for hip replacement surgery.**

Our doctors perform the following surgical procedures for the hip:

• Total Hip Replacements
• Computer-Assisted Hip Replacements 
• “Minimally-Invasive” Total Hip Replacements
• Hip Arthroscopy

Contact us today to learn more about the many treatments and options we offer to treat your hip pain.

*Source:  American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00377
**Source:  2007 Medical Quality Study perfomed by The Delta Group

One of the most common ailments we see in our practice is knee pain.  People experience knee pain due to the wearing of cartilage around the knee joint.   At Plymouth Bay Orthopedic Associates, we often are able to effectively diagnose and treat knee arthritis, tendonitis and bursitis with non-surgical options including medications and physical therapy. 

Our doctors are fellowship-trained in sports medicine and can diagnose and treat all types of knee injuries including meniscus and ligament tears.  We also specialize in Anterior Crucial Ligament (ACL) tears and perform ACL reconstruction surgery after a thorough diagnosis.  See our ACL Reconstruction patient animation and read our ACL Injury Prevention Guide.

Surgical Options/Patient Safety

When non-surgical options have been exhausted or when a knee injury is more severe, surgery may be the best option.  According to the AAOS, approximately 500,000 knee replacements are done each year in the U.S.*

When surgery is required, we incorporate a team approach for each of our patients.  With our over 50 staff members and through our affiliation with Jordan Hospital's Nurse Liason Program, each patient has a dedicated team of nurses and therapists with them from their initial diagnosis through their pre-op and post-op care.

All of us at Plymouth Bay Orthopedic Associates have patient safety as our number one priority.   Our doctors utilize the latest technological advancements in knee replacement surgery to reduce complications and facilitate a faster recovery.    We are also particularly proud that Jordan Hospital is among the top hospitals in Massachusetts with the lowest complication rate for knee replacement surgery.**

Our doctors perform the following surgical procedures for the knee:

• Total Knee Replacements
• Computer-Assisted Knee Replacements 
• “Minimally-Invasive” Total Knee Replacements
• OtisMed Custom Fit Knee™ Replacements
• Knee Arthroscopy
• ACL Reconstruction

Contact us today to learn more about the many treatments and options we offer to treat your knee pain.

*Source:  American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00389
**Source:  2007 Medical Quality Study performed by the Delta Group.

Orthopedic Services
The field of orthopedics is constantly evolving and our practice continually strives to be at the forefront of orthopedic care.  We are always searching for the best medications, physical therapies, exercise and surgical procedures to effectively treat knee, hip, shoulder, elbow, hand/wrist, foot/ankle pain.  Our doctors are constantly updating their education and training and are involved in many national research and education projects.  At Plymouth Bay Orthopedic Associates, we are committed to providing the best orthopedic care with fewest complications and faster recovery to get our patients back to living their lives.

Sports-Related Injuries
We know the importance of getting fast, quality orthopedic care when an athlete is injured.  Our doctors are fellowship trained in sports medicine and have extensive experience diagnosing and treating all kinds of sports-related injuries.  Over the past 25 years, we have put student athletes, weekend warriors, and active adults back on their playing field.   Our doctors perform many procedures that are typically only available at larger, urban hospitals.  Through our on-site physical therapy/occupational therapy clinic, Plymouth Bay Orthopedic & Sports Therapy, we strive to not only treat, but to help educate parents, coaches and students on preventing sports injuries. 

Your First Visit
We want to make your first visit to Plymouth Bay Orthopedic Associates as pleasant as possible.  Below is a list of items we recommend you bring with you that will help us improve and streamline your first visit:

• New Patient Form
• Past medical history
• Driver’s License
• Insurance card (we accept most major insurances)
• Xrays/MRIs
• Office records
• Co-payments
• Referrals
• Please be sure to arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled appointment

Privacy Policy
At Plymouth Bay Orthopedic Associates, your privacy is of the utmost importance to us.   Please read our HIPPA/Privacy Policies.  

Questions, Comments or Concerns?
Your feedback is important to us!   Complete the contact us form and tell us about your experiences at Plymouth Bay Orthopedic Associates.

In affiliation with Plymouth Bay Orthopedic Associates, Plymouth Bay Orthopedic & Sports Therapy is a comprehensive, outpatient physical and occupational therapy clinic located off Exit 10 in Duxbury.

For over 20 years, our Massachusetts Board Certified Physical Therapists and Occupational Therapists along with our very dedicated Physical Therapy Assistants and Rehabilitation Aides have been providing superior physical and occupational therapy to our patients in the areas of general orthopedics, sports injuries, geratric rehabilitation and hand/upper extremity injuries.

Our goal is to develop a comprehensive, customized treatment plan and home exercise program to help our patients optimize their mobility and restore functionality.  

We specialize in treating:  

We also specialize in:

• Injury Prevention
• Sports Screenings
• Customized Hand Splints
• Hand Therapy Evaluations & Treatment

Meet our Clinical Director, Kathleen Richards, PT PCS. We accept most major insurances and have extended office hours.  Call us today at 781.934.7292 to set-up an appointment.

For over 25 years, Plymouth Bay Orthopedic Associates has been providing only the highest quality orthopedic care to our patients throughout the South Shore, Cape Cod and Southeastern Massachusetts area. Our over 50 staff members are some of the most dedicated and caring professionals you will meet in the healthcare industry. We are here to help you through each step of your diagnosis, treatment and recovery.

Meet our board certified orthopedic surgeons:

Over 16,000 workplace injuries or illnesses occur each day in the United States.  At Plymouth Bay Orthopedic Associates our board certified doctors have particular expertise diagnosing and treating work-related injuries. 

For over 25 years we have treated hundreds of work-related injuries.  Based on our extensive experience, Plymouth Bay Orthopedic Associates has developed a comprehensive Workers’ Compensation Program designed specifically to get employees back to work quickly as safely. 

Our Workers’ Compensation Program provides:

• Appointments within 24 hours of an injury
• A written report and recommendations within 48 hours
• A personalized Case Manager to streamline processes and oversee documentation
• On-site x-ray and casting capabilities
• On-site Physical & Occupational Therapy Clinic
• Handicap accessibility
• Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs)
• A convenient location just off Route 3, Exit 10 in Duxbury

If you've been injured at work, contact us today to learn more about our personalized, comprehensive Workers’ Compensation Program.

For over 25 years, we have been providing only the highest quality and technically superior orthopedic services to our patients throughout the South Shore, Cape Cod and Southeastern Massachusetts.  Our goal is to help our patients live a more active and rewarding life.

Here is what makes Plymouth Bay Orthopedic Associates different:

• Our highly-trained and renowned doctors specialize in all areas of orthopedics, work-related injuries and sports-related injuries
• We have achieved one of the lowest complication rates for hip, knee and shoulder replacements in Massachusetts
• We offer the latest technologies and cutting edge procedures
• We offer onsite x-ray and casting capabilities
• We have an onsite Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy clinic
• We are conveniently located just off Route 3, Exit 10 in Duxbury