The Orthopaedic Center

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, as a delivery driver was unloading boxes in the hallway, he heard an unusual announcement over the intercom: ‘Attention all visitors and staff—please be mindful of our new policy: if you see a patient walking with crutches, do not ask them for directions.’ Curious, the delivery driver asked his colleague later that day, ‘Why can’t I ask patients with crutches for directions?’ The colleague smiled mysteriously and replied, ‘Because they always point you in the wrong direction!’

2. Late one night, while an orthopedic nurse was locking up, she noticed something odd on the security camera feed: someone had left a mysterious note taped to the front door. It read, ‘If you want your patients to walk again, fix what’s broken inside.’ Curious, she checked outside and found nothing. The next morning, the janitor mentioned seeing a delivery driver acting suspiciously near the entrance. Turns out it was just a prank from a friendly neighborhood practical joker.

3. Late one afternoon, while a receptionist was sorting through papers, she suddenly smelled something peculiar—a faint whiff of freshly baked cookies wafting from behind the closed door of the staff room. Curious, she tiptoed towards the door and peeked inside—only to find an elderly nurse diligently baking chocolate chip cookies for everyone’s afternoon treat. ‘Who knew our orthopedic center had such a sweetheart?’ she thought with a smile. Later that day, as patients shuffled out, one old gentleman whispered to his neighbor, “I wonder if they’ll bake these cookies every day…’

4. Late one evening, while a cleaning lady was mopping the floor, she kept hearing soft laughter coming from behind the closed door of the examination room. Curious, she quietly opened the door and found only an empty room with a misplaced orthopedic boot on the floor. Turns out, it was just a delivery driver adjusting his shoes after a long day.}