Roper Hospital (Charleston, S.C.).
Roper Hospital, part of the Roper St. Francis health system, was founded in 1829 as the first community hospital in the Carolinas. CareChex recognized the hospital as a top quality hospital for orthopedic surgery in 2014. A Blue Distinction Center Plus for both knee and hip replacements and spine surgery, Roper Hospital was also recognized by Healthgrades as one of America's 100 best hospitals for joint replacement and orthopedic surgery this year.