At Inova, our relationships with patients and families is the center of our care delivery model. Everyone is responsible for, and plays an important role in, the patient experience. “Patient Experience” is defined by Beryl Institute as the sum of all interactions, shaped by an organization's culture, that influence patient perceptions across the continuum of care. Nurses play a significant role at every level to enhance touchpoints for patients and families throughout their care experience.

Shared Governance Shared governance is a decision-making model focused on empowering nurses who provide direct patient care. An effective shared governance structure is fundamental for organizations on the Journey to Magnet Excellence®. At Inova Mount Vernon Hospital, members of our clinical nursing team lead the Care Site Council. The council also includes interprofessional colleagues from Pharmacy, Laboratory Services, Infection Prevention, PT, Informatics, and Quality as ad-hoc members.

Patients with acute damage to the musculoskeletal system seek treatment at Inova’s Orthopedic Trauma and Fracture Care Program for a wide range of difficult orthopedic conditions. Complex peri-articular fractures Pelvis and acetabluar fractures Acetabular is the part of the pelvis that forms the hip joint. Acetabular trauma is damage to the socket of the hip joint but is different than a hip fracture. Post-traumatic deformity  This is a change in musculoskeletal shape or form after a trauma, injury or illness.

Inova Orthopedic Trauma and Fracture Care Program Phone: 703-970-6464 Fax: 703-970-6465 Hours: Monday – Friday 7:45 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Inova Orthopedic Trauma and Fracture Care Program provides expert care for all aspects of inpatient and outpatient orthopedic surgical care.

Our team includes fellowship-trained orthopedic trauma and board-certified orthopedic surgeons who treat a high volume of complex cases covering the full spectrum of fracture and orthopedic injuries. Our practice covers the orthopedic trauma services for Inova Trauma Center, Northern Virginia’s only Level 1 Trauma Center, located at Inova Fairfax Medical Campus, allowing us to draw on the expertise of other specialists as needed. Our integrated team focuses on optimal patient treatment, recovery and musculoskeletal rehabilitation.

Diagnostic Tests Your successful treatment begins with an accurate diagnosis. At Inova Health System, we use the most appropriate imaging technology to diagnose your specific orthopedic condition. We have ready access to the full range of diagnostic tools, from the reliable X-ray to the most advanced and sophisticated technology available. Below are some of the diagnostic procedures we use to identify — and rule out — orthopedic conditions. Visit our Radiology Services section for more details about imaging procedures at Inova facilities