Orthopedics
In Orthopedics
Ranked in the Top 5% of Hospitals
Regenerative Therapies
Repairing Joint Damage Non-Surgically
Minimally invasive, cutting-edge therapies known as “biologics” can now replace the scalpel in some cases— and the months of rehab that follow.
Biologic resurfacing can enhance the body’s natural ability to heal, reduce inflammation in arthritic joints, and accelerate the repair of damaged tendons and ligaments. Cartilage that is worn, torn or cracked can heal.
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Diagnostic Therapies
Our orthopedic department is equipped with full-service, state-of-the-art technology to meet your diagnostic needs. We offer a range of services, including general X-rays, PET scans, and advanced interventional radiology. Our department is proud to provide the highest strength MRI magnet in the area, ensuring the best diagnostic images available.
In addition, our facility features two CT scanners, including the latest high-speed spiral scanners for cardiac scoring and cancer screenings. We also have three nuclear medicine cameras and several ultrasound units, all operated by our team of licensed and trained professionals.
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Precision Surgical Solutions
Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted System
Sarah Bush Lincoln orthopedic surgeons offer robotic-arm assisted total knee, partial knee and total hip replacements with Stryker’s Mako System. This highly advanced robotic technology transforms the way joint replacement surgery is performed.
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Joseph Ajdinovich, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Louis Mendella, DO, DC
Orthopedic Surgery
Frank Lee, MD, FAAOS
Orthopedic Surgery
Timothy Gray, MD, FAAOS
Orthopedic Surgery
Eric Brewer, DO
Orthopedic Surgery
Peter Bonutti, MD, FACS, FAAOS, FAANA
Orthopedic Surgery
Jeremy Stevens, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
M. Saad Malik, MD
Alex Brewer, DO
Orthopedic Surgery
Meet our Experts
Dedicated Orthopedic Specialists
Our team of highly skilled orthopedic specialists is committed to providing exceptional care tailored to your needs. With a blend of expertise, compassion, and the latest advancements in medical technology, our staff is here to guide you every step of the way on your journey to recovery.
Learn more about the dedicated professionals who make our department a leader in orthopedic care.
Meet Our PhysiciansWellness Stories
Back in the Driver's Seat
Brett Bond
After bilateral knee replacement, Brett Bond returned from the farm for planting season–and back to the work he loves.
Awards & Accreditations
Our primary focus is patient care, safety, and satisfaction, but we’re also proud that SBL Orthopedics, Sports Medicine and Podiatry and SBL Bonutti Clinic Orthopedics have received recognition from respected healthcare organizations. Both clinics hold accreditations and memberships in organizations dedicated to excellence in healthcare leadership.
Women's Choice Award
Sarah Bush Lincoln has been named one of America’s Best Hospitals for Heart Care by the Women’s Choice Award®, America’s trusted referral source for the best in healthcare. The award signifies that Sarah Bush Lincoln is in the top 9 percent of 4,812 U.S. hospitals offering heart care services.
The Joint Commission National Quality Approval
Sarah Bush Lincoln has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Total Hip and Knee Replacement Certification by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a healthcare organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care.
ABC Accredited Facility
After a thorough review of the physical facility and the quality of patient care, The Bonutti Clinic has received Accreditation from the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics, Inc (ABC). ABC's mission is to establish and promote the highest standards of organizational and clinical performance in the delivery of orthotic, prosthetic and pedorthic services. The ABC advances the competency of practitioners, promotes the quality and effectiveness orthotic, prosthetic and pedorthic care; and maintains the integrity of the profession.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging ACR Accredited Facility
ACR represents the highest level of image quality and patient safety. This accreditation is awarded only to facilities meeting ACR Practice Guidelines and Technical Standards after an evaluation by board-certified radiologists and medical physicists, the experts in advanced diagnostic imaging. Since 2001, Bonutti Clinic is the only ACR accredited MRI facility in Effingham, IL.