Crystal Clinic News

Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center Leadership Shares Insight On Trends Shaping Orthopaedic Surgical Care In A Post-Pandemic World

It’s been widely reported that due to fears regarding coronavirus, many Americans have delayed receiving essential medical care, including the postponement of orthopaedic procedures such as joint replacements. “At the same time, an increase in sedentary lifestyles as more people work and study from home, is giving rise to an increase in musculoskeletal problems, including neck and […]

5/27/2021

Crystal Clinic’s New State-Of-The-Art Hospital Dedicated To Orthopaedic & Reconstructive/Plastic Surgery Care Is On Course To Open Fall 2021

A new specialty hospital for orthopaedic and reconstructive/plastic surgery is currently under construction in Northeast Ohio that will serve as the new home for Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center. Once it’s completed in Fall 2021, Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center Hospital will be one of the only hospitals in the world dedicated exclusively to orthopaedic and plastics/reconstructive care. […]

3/9/2021

Crystal Clinic Plastic Surgeons Perform Area’s First Facial Reanimation Procedure

Derek Cody, M.D., a Crystal Clinic plastic and reconstructive surgeon, has performed the area’s first functional free-tissue transfer procedure to treat facial paralysis caused by damage to the nerves that control facial movement. This microvascular surgical technique offers hope to patients with facial nerve paralysis due to brain cancer or its treatment, or a viral […]

1/1/2021

Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center Welcomes Specialists In Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation And Electrodiagnostics

Physiatrists James Klejka, M.D., and Travis Cleland, D.O., have joined Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center’s newly-formed division of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. The addition of this medical specialty will enhance the diagnosis and treatment of neuromuscular and musculoskeletal injuries and disorders at Crystal Clinic, including non-surgical treatments to improve patients’ quality of life and functional abilities.  […]

12/1/2020

Crystal Clinic QUICKCARE™ Now Open In Kent

On Nov. 2, Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center began offering QuickCare services at their recently expanded outpatient clinic in Kent, located at 2007 State Route 59. Crystal Clinic QuickCare provides immediate care for orthopaedic and sports injuries without an appointment. Hours are Monday-Friday: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Crystal Clinic QuickCare is a […]

11/2/2020

Following A Major Expansion, Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center’s Medical Clinic In Kent Now Offers Physical And Occupational Therapy Services

Following a major expansion, Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center’s medical clinic, located at 2007 State Route 59 in Kent, now offers physical and occupational therapy services. The addition of these services allows patients to receive the rehabilitative care they need for the treatment of orthopaedic injuries or conditions in one convenient location.  The Kent clinic’s newly […]

9/9/2020

Crystal Clinic Plastic Surgeons’ Derek Cody, M.D., FACS, Expands His Practice To Beachwood

Crystal Clinic Plastic Surgeons, a division of Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center, is pleased to announce that Derek Cody, M.D., FACS, has expanded his current practice in plastic and reconstructive surgery to Beachwood, at 25501 Chagrin Blvd. Dr. Cody specializes in complex reconstructive microsurgery, including microsurgical breast reconstruction and facial reanimation, as well as aesthetic surgery […]

9/3/2020

Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center Welcomes Jordan Etscheidt, M.D.

Orthopaedic surgeon, Jordan Etscheidt, M.D., has joined Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center’s Canton and Wadsworth locations. He is accepting new patients. Dr. Etscheidt is a board-eligible, fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon specializing in knee and hip replacement surgery. He graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland. Dr. Etscheidt served his  residency at the University […]

9/2/2020

Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center Receives Five-Star Designation in Patient Experience from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center has earned the five-star rating in patient experience from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), reinforcing its leadership position as a provider of Nationally-Renowned Orthopaedic CareTM. Only 266 hospitals nationwide, out of 3,478 that received a rating during this survey period, attained five-stars, the highest possible rating. Crystal Clinic […]

8/20/2020

Arthroscopic Techniques Developed At Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center Are Now Used Worldwide In Orthopaedic Surgery

Orthopaedic surgeons at Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center are at the forefront of developing advanced, minimally invasive techniques for patients and providing training to other surgeons around the globe in their use. Among the latest arthroscopic techniques developed at Crystal Clinic are innovative treatments for common orthopaedic problems, including rotator cuff tears of the shoulder and […]

7/7/2020