The St. Francis Orthopaedic Institute is a health care organization that provides orthopaedic care services to individuals and families. Its physicians provide medical treatment for joint replacement, sports injuries, fractures and trauma. The organization performs occupational, arthroscopic, shoulder, elbow, foot and ankle surgeries. The St. Francis Orthopaedic Institute also maintains a spine center that offers surgical and nonsurgical procedures to treat neck and back disorders. Located in Columbus, Ga., it additionally organizes several events and meetings for physicians, therapists and community members to educate them on the latest developments in the field of orthopaedics. The organization accepts various medical insurance plans and is a part of St Francis Hospital, which is a 292-bed facility that provides inpatient, outpatient and emergency room services.