Dr. Michael S. Clarke has served Springfield and the Ozarks region since 1974. He is well educated in all aspects of orthopedic treatment and surgery with subspecialties in hand surgery, foot surgery, sports medicine, pediatric orthopedics, rehabilitation, athroscopy, and treatment of osteoporosis and arthritis. Orthopedics encompasses the care-both medical and surgical-of the bones and joints of the body, as well as related structures such as nerves, ligaments and muscles. The telephone is answered twenty-four hours a day. Out-of-town patients are invited to use our toll-free number, 1-(800)-552-5585, which is also answered 24 hours a day. Please ask about Orthopedic Outreach Clinics: St. John's Hospital-Cassville 94 Main Street, Cassville, MO 65625 417-846-1731 Texas County Memorial Hospital 1333 S. Sam Houston Blvd, Houston, MO 65483 (417) 967-1319