Orthopedic & Rehabilitation Services

Today, more than at any other time in history, we're enjoying longer, more active lives — thanks to advances in orthopedic medicine. Orthopedics is the practice of preventing and correcting injuries and disorders of the skeletal system and associated muscles, joints, and ligaments.

Experts in Joint Replacement and Other Complex Surgeries
Meridian Health pioneered cartilage transplants, including chondrocyte re-implantation surgery for knee defects. We also have extensive experience in trauma surgery, helping patients with complex multiple traumas and spinal injuries.

Non-Surgical Treatments and Rehabilitation in Caring Settings
Meridian's Rehabilitation Program combines inpatient, outpatient, and comprehensive rehabilitative care.

Inpatient services available at:

• Riverview Rehabilitation Center - inpatient rehabilitation at Riverview Medical Center in Monmouth County



• Shore Rehabilitation Institute - inpatient rehabilitation at Ocean Medical Center in Ocean County

Both inpatient centers are accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations (JCAHO), and Riverview is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitative Facilities (CARF).

Outpatient services available at:

• Jersey Shore University Medical Center
  

• Ocean Medical Center
  
• Riverview Medical Center
  
• Meridian Life Fitness and Rehabilitation Centers - outpatient rehabilitation in Brick, Wall, Point Pleasant, and Neptune and Meridian Life Rehabilitation only at Riverview Medical Center.
• Outpatient Physical Therapy at Holmdel
• Outpatient Physical Therapy at Manalapan

Many Other Innovative Programs
Our Rehabilitation Program provides all therapy to the Meridian Home Care and Occupational Health programs, as well as service to schools throughout our two-county region. The program also offers extensive cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation that begins with patient education, continues through outpatient therapy, and ends with a customized fitness program. Educational programs for arthritis, osteoporosis, and chronic back pain, and wellness initiatives such as massage therapy, meditation, and yoga are also available.

For more information about Meridian's orthopedic and rehabilitation services, please call Meridian Health Line at 1-800-560-9990.