Located in the back of the leg, the hamstring is made up of three muscles that connect at the pelvis and the lower leg. Injuries to the hamstring typically cause a sudden, sharp pain in the back of the thigh area and are most common in athletes who participate in sports heavy in running or […]
4/30/2026
As the body’s largest tendon, the Achilles tendon plays a crucial role in walking, running, and jumping. However, when the tendon stretches beyond its limit, it can rupture, resulting in a partial or complete tear. This typically occurs due to a sudden and forceful movement, such as jumping, pivoting, or quick changes in direction. It […]
Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center has announced plans to relocate its Solon office to a new, modern facility, with an official opening scheduled for June 2026. The move reflects the organization’s continued investment in enhancing patient experience while maintaining its high standard of orthopaedic care. The new office, located at 5895 Harper Road in Solon, is […]
4/16/2026
Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center is expanding its footprint in Northeast Ohio with the opening of a new, full-service orthopaedic office in Westlake, located at 25200 Center Ridge Road. Patients can be seen at the new location, and appointments can be scheduled now. This expansion brings Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center nationally recognized orthopaedic care closer to […]
4/15/2026
Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center is proud to announce that it has been named a recipient of the Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award for 2025, a prestigious honor recognizing top performance in patient experience. This award places Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center among the top 5% of healthcare organizations nationwide, highlighting its consistent commitment to delivering […]
3/26/2026
Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center is expanding access to its nationally recognized orthopaedic care with a new location in Westlake, bringing expert treatment closer to patients on the west side of Cleveland. Ranked #1 in Ohio for orthopaedic care, Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center is an independent, physician-owned health system dedicated exclusively to bone, joint, and muscle […]
3/24/2026
Fellowship-trained hand and upper extremity specialists Dr. Mollie Manley and Dr. Nathan Monaco have been named to Newsweek’s 2025 list of top hand surgeons in the United States. The recognition is part of Newsweek’s America’s Leading Doctors 2025 rankings, developed in collaboration with Statista to identify top-performing doctors across the United States. The rankings are […]
12/16/2025
Fairlawn, Ohio, Nov. 20, 2025 – Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center, a physician-owned hospital system, has received a five-star quality rating, the highest rating possible, from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Crystal Clinic is one of only 290 hospitals nationwide to earn this recognition, which reinforces its leadership position as a provider of […]
11/20/2025
FAIRLAWN, OHIO, NOVEMBER 5, 2025 – Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center hand surgeon, Haiqiao (Tom) Jiao, M.D., is now accepting patients at the physician-owned hospital system’s Independence II clinic located at 6701 Rockside Road, Suite 103. Dr. Jiao is a fellowship-trained hand surgeon, board-certified in hand and microsurgery. He is also board-certified by the American Board […]
11/5/2025
Fairlawn, Ohio, October 30, 2025 – Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center, a physician-owned hospital system, announced today that it has achieved numerous distinctions for exceptional clinical performance from Healthgrades.For the fifth year in a row, Crystal Clinic was named one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement. Additionally, Crystal Clinic was the recipient of Healthgrades’ […]
10/30/2025
