Our dedicated team of orthopedists and sports health specialists bring decades of experience to provide innovative musculoskeletal care with a patient-centered approach.

Our dedicated orthopedists cover many different sub-specialties at the Bone & Joint Institute. Patients have access to leading edge technologies like precision Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Surgery, hip resurfacing, a special Fragility Fracture Program and new approaches in anesthesia to get you up and moving more quickly.

Did you know... The Bone & Joint Institute is in the 99th percentile for patient satisfaction for joint replacement surgery (Press Ganey).

Conditions We Treat

The Bone & Joint Institute provides outstanding diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation for musculoskeletal disorders & injuries.

Conditions

Departments & Centers

The Institute offers an unparalleled network of coordinated services for those with bone and joint issues.

Departments & Centers

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Locations

  • Bone & Joint Institute at Hartford Hospital

    The Bone & Joint Institute is located at 32 Seymour Street in Hartford. Our central location at Hartford Hospital gives the community easy access to treatment for their orthopedic needs. We see patients referred from the emergency room as well as community clinics like Brownstone Clinics and the Charter Oak Health Center.

  • Bone & Joint Institute Ambulatory Building

    Hartford Hospital's Bone & Joint Institute Ambulatory Building is located at 31 Seymour Street. Services at this location include a Hand Clinic, Rheumatology, Orthopedic Oncology, Orthopedic Reconstruction, Orthopedic Trauma. This location also houses the PREPARE Center.

  • Bone & Joint Institute - Enfield

    Our dedicated team of orthopedists and sports health specialists at the Hartford HealthCare Bone & Joint Institute at Hartford Hospital is now seeing patients at a new location at 7 Elm Street in Enfield.

Latest Videos

Hip & Knee Pain

Dr. Daniel Witmer an Orthopedic Surgeon with Hartford HealthCare's Bone & Joint Institute discusses his upcoming webinar on how to manage hip & knee pain.

Preventing Injuries in Winter Sports

J. Kristopher Ware, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon, Sports Medicine Specialist, The Bone & Joint Institute, Hartford Hospital, says that over the past year and a half there has been an increase in sports related injuries, which can be partially attributed to the pandemic and the abrupt return that some athletes have had to sports without proper conditioning.

News

September 08, 2025

What Athletes Should Eat — Before, During and After Competing

While you’re working hard on the field, your body is working even harder behind the scenes. And what you eat [...]

August 26, 2025

5 Ways to Sleep With Hip Pain

Hip pain can make it tough to get comfortable – especially at night. Whether the ache is in your joint, [...]

August 25, 2025

How Much Protein Do I Need to Build Muscle?

If you’ve ever Googled how much protein you need to build muscle, you know the advice is all over the [...]

August 16, 2025

5 Things to Know If You Take Creatine

If you’ve ever stepped foot in a gym, you’ve likely heard of creatine. But is it just for bodybuilders and [...]

July 12, 2025

3 Ways to Help Ease Swelling

Swelling can happen for a lot of reasons – an injury, surgery, a chronic condition like arthritis, or even after [...]

July 04, 2025

5 Ways to Protect Your Knees as You Age

Just like the rest of your body, your knees feel the effects of aging over time. Some occasional aches and [...]

Upcoming Classes & Events

  • Free
    Monday, Sep 08, 2025, 6:00PM - 8:00PM

    Webinar: What New Grandparents Should Know

    Our grandparenting class helps grandparents understand what's changed and why since raising their children and how they can be an important [...]

    Hartford Hospital

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  • Free
    Tuesday, Sep 09, 2025, 11:00AM - 12:30PM

    Total Joint Pre-Operative Education Class for MidState Medical Center

    This class is for patients who will undergo joint replacement surgery at Connecticut Orthopaedic Institute at MidState Medical Center, [...]

    Midstate Medical Center - Conference Rm 2 and 3
  • Free
    Tuesday, Sep 09, 2025, 11:00AM - 12:00PM

    On Site: Breastfeeding Support Group

    Join other new parents for a weekly, in-person breastfeeding support group! Ask questions and get advice from an International Board [...]

    Lactation Center, 6th Floor
  • Free
    Tuesday, Sep 09, 2025, 12:00PM - 1:00PM

    Webinar: Medicare 101 Understanding Your Options

    In this FREE webinar, join Sara Mitchell, Medicare Educator, to learn about what Medicare is and how it works, the different parts of [...]

    Hartford HealthCare
  • Free
    Tuesday, Sep 09, 2025, 12:30PM - 1:30PM

    On Site: Reiki for Mental Health

    Join Hilary Rudenauer, certified Reiki instructor, as she guides you through each healing session. Reiki is a gentle and therapeutic [...]

    Hartford Hospital - Institute of Living - Commons Bldg
  • Free
    Tuesday, Sep 09, 2025, 3:00PM - 4:00PM

    Webinar: Lymphedema Support Group

    Lymphedema is a chronic and progressive swelling disease that can have a profound emotional impact. This group will explore the emotional [...]

    Hartford HealthCare
  • Free
    Tuesday, Sep 09, 2025, 4:00PM - 4:30PM

    On Site: Barre for mental health

    Join Kristina Pelletier, certified Barre instructor, as she guides you through each invigorating session. Barre is a graceful and effective [...]

    Institute of Living - Clarke Social Room
  • Free
    Tuesday, Sep 09, 2025, 4:30PM - 5:30PM

    Webinar: Prostate Cancer Support Group

    Start here for peer to peer support with your prostate cancer journey. In this free support group you will have the opportunity to [...]

    Hartford HealthCare
  • Free
    Tuesday, Sep 09, 2025, 5:30PM - 7:30PM

    On Site: Maternal Wellness Program - Empowering New Parents - HOCC

    Start here to prepare, protect and feel empowered as a new parent. Hunter?s Ambulance, the Hospital of Central Connecticut and Midstate [...]

    Hospital of Central Connecticut
  • Free
    Tuesday, Sep 09, 2025, 6:30PM - 7:30PM

    Webinar: Maternity Tour

    This webinar is an overview of what to expect with parking, admissions, visitation, Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, Lactation services at [...]

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