Orthopedic Care

Starting with our Total Care joint replacement education program, patients can learn about their surgery, what to expect, how to prepare and rehabilitation options.

When it is time for surgery, it is performed by specially trained physicians in surgical suites with the latest technology, including Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Surgery, a less invasive and more precise robotic technology for hip and knee procedures.

When surgery is complete, Backus has an expertly trained, compassionate staff to help patients get back on their feet again. Once out of the hospital, Backus and Windham hospitals offer a wide range of physical therapy and rehabilitation options in Norwich, Waterford, Colchester and Storrs. For more information, call 860.823.6317.

Backus is the only trauma center in all of Eastern Connecticut, with specially designed trauma rooms, highly trained staff and LIFESTAR helicopter stationed on the hospital grounds.

Our Team

Expertly trained staff using today's advanced technology.

Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Surgery

Backus Hospital offers the latest robotic surgery techniques for hip and knee procedures.

Spine Care

Our expert team can help you decide what is right for you with the goal of helping you live pain free.

Awarded Advanced Gold Seal of Approval for Quality and Safety

The Knee and Hip Replacement program at Backus Hospital has earned the prestigious Advanced Gold Seal of Approval™ by demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission’s national standards for health care quality and safety in disease-specific care.

This certification reflects our commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care and maintaining rigorous safety standards, including infection prevention, leadership, and medication management.

Our Team

Blue Distinction™ Center for Knee and Hip Replacement

Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies work with more than 90% of doctors and hospitals nationwide and serve nearly 105 million members—about one in three Americans. Their national perspective on quality and outcomes forms the foundation of Blue Distinction™, a program that recognizes hospitals for delivering high-quality, patient‑focused specialty care. Backus Hospital’s orthopedic program is recognized as a Blue Distinction™ Center for total hip and total knee replacement based on:

The expertise and experience of our orthopedic surgeons
A strong track record of excellent clinical outcomes and patient-focused results

Our Team

Aetna Institutes of Quality®

Designation as an Aetna Institute of Quality® for total hip and total knee replacement demonstrates Backus Hospital’s dedication to evidence-based care, exceptional outcomes, and a high standard of orthopedic excellence.