The Mutschler Orthopaedic Institute

Providing the highest quality, personalized and professional care for patients needing orthopaedic services.

The Mutschler Orthopaedic Institute at Canonsburg General Hospital is a center that is devoted to the patient. The Institute is designed so that every patient receives coordinated care from the initial office evaluation through hospitalization, discharge and outpatient home physical therapy to the post-operative, follow-up office visit. Dr. Mutschler, Dr. Schweizer and the staff believe that every need has been addressed to ensure that each patient’s surgical experience exceeds his/her expectations.

Dr. Mutschler specializes in joint replacement surgery of the knee and hip.

In addition, Dr. Schweizer specializes in sports medicine.

Some of the features of The Mutschler Orthopaedic Institute include:

• Modern, newly renovated office at Canonsburg General Hospital, with plenty of free parking.

• Exam tables that can be programmed to convert to multiple positions, from upright to lying flat

• Digital imaging to allow the technologist to optimize the resolution and produce the images within seconds, thereby decreasing turnaround time.

• Dedicated nursing wing with private rooms that have been recently renovated.

• Accommodations for family members who want to stay at the hospital with the patient.

• WiFi internet service available for patients and families.

• Regularly scheduled education programs for patients who are contemplating surgery.

• Dedicated website designed to educate patients.

• Onsite laboratory and physical therapy services at Canonsburg General Hospital.

• Availability of an inpatient rehabilitation unit with a primary focus on helping patients to reach their realistic and maximum potential, and independence in living skills, mobility and communication.