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APTIVA HEALTH · ELIZABETHTOWN, KY

Orthopedic Surgery in Elizabethtown

Explore clear, easy-to-navigate guides to knee, spine, shoulder, and SI joint surgery options connected with Aptiva Health in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. Browse procedures, meet the care team, and find a path to your next conversation.

More Than Medicine — It’s Human Care.
THE BIG PICTURE

Surgical care starts with understanding your options.

Orthopedic surgery may be one of several approaches considered for conditions affecting the joints, ligaments, tendons, bones, and spine. At Aptiva Health, the conversation centers on your concerns, personal goals, and available care options, including nonsurgical approaches.

Use this hub to explore individual procedures. Your orthopedic care team can help you discuss which next steps may be appropriate for you.

Care planning and follow-up can be coordinated through Aptiva Health in Elizabethtown. When surgery is recommended, procedures take place at affiliated surgical facilities rather than in the clinic.

ELIZABETHTOWN SURGICAL PROCEDURES

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01 / KNEE PROCEDURES

Knee surgery in Elizabethtown

From ligament injuries to joint replacement, find the knee surgery guide you’re looking for.

5 guides
START HERE · KNEE OVERVIEW Knee Surgery Elizabethtown Explore surgical care options for the knee. Explore overview
02 / SPINE PROCEDURES

Spine surgery in Elizabethtown

Explore procedures involving the neck, back, spinal discs, and sacroiliac (SI) joint.

7 guides
START HERE · SPINE OVERVIEW Spine Surgery Elizabethtown Explore surgical care options for the neck and back. Explore overview
03 / SHOULDER PROCEDURES

Shoulder surgery in Elizabethtown

Find guides to commonly discussed shoulder repair and replacement procedures.

4 guides
START HERE · SHOULDER OVERVIEW Shoulder Surgery Elizabethtown Explore surgical care options for the shoulder. Explore overview
THE PEOPLE BEHIND YOUR CARE

Meet the Elizabethtown Orthopedic & Spine Care Team

Meet the surgeons and advanced practice providers connected with Aptiva Health’s Elizabethtown orthopedic and spine care team.

Elizabethtown Orthopedics
J. Steve Smith, MD — Aptiva Health provider headshot
ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON

J. Steve Smith, MD

Director of Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Dr. Smith is an orthopedic surgeon with a focus on knee and shoulder concerns, sports injuries, and helping patients understand their surgical and nonsurgical care options.

SpecialtyOrthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine
Care focus
Knee, shoulder & sports injuries
Team
Aptiva Health Orthopedics
Michael Casnellie, MD — Aptiva Health provider headshot
SPINE SURGEON

Michael Casnellie, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgeon

Dr. Casnellie specializes in orthopedic spine care. He helps patients explore options for neck and back concerns, including appropriate surgical and nonsurgical approaches.

SpecialtyOrthopedic Spine Surgery
Fellowship
Twin Cities Spine Center
Locations
Elizabethtown & other Kentucky clinics
Michael Gilbert, PA-C — Aptiva Health provider headshot
ORTHOPEDIC CARE TEAM

Michael Gilbert, PA-C

Orthopedic Physician Assistant

Michael Gilbert supports orthopedic and spine evaluations, patient education, and care coordination. He works alongside Aptiva Health surgeons and other members of the care team.

SpecialtyOrthopedics & Spine Care
Team role
Certified Physician Assistant
Care focus
Joint and spine concerns
David Koonce, DNP, APRN, FNP-C — Aptiva Health provider headshot
ORTHOPEDIC SPINE CARE TEAM

David Koonce, DNP, APRN, FNP-C

Spine Care Nurse Practitioner

David Koonce works with the orthopedic spine team on evaluations, care planning, and follow-up support so patients can discuss next steps with their providers.

SpecialtySpine Care & Nursing Practice
Team role
Nurse Practitioner
Care focus
Spine evaluation & follow-up

Care team availability can change. For current appointments and services, visit Elizabethtown Orthopedics.

HERE WHEN YOU NEED US

Planning your Elizabethtown orthopedic visit?

Find up-to-date clinic information and options for scheduling, location details, and insurance questions on our Elizabethtown Orthopedics page.