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ORTHOPEDIC
SPECIALTIES
Elbow
Foot and Ankle
Sports Medicine
Knee
Low Back
Shoulder Treatment Arthritis
Arthroscopic Surgery
Disability
Joint Replacement
Metabolic Bone Disease
Osteoporosis
Pain
Rehabilitation
Trauma/Fractures
Anatomical Arm
Hip
Sports Medicine
Sports medicine is an area of orthopedics that focuses on the care, treatment and rehabilitation of both professional athletes and “weekend warriors,” customizing care to each person's individual needs and abilities with the aim of enabling them to return to their activity once healing is complete. Orthopedic doctors who also specialize in sports medicine have the skills and experience to help athletes of all levels achieve the best recovery possible.
Minimal Invasive Surgery
Minimally invasive surgery is a surgical technique that relies on the use of very small incisions, tiny cameras and specially-designed instruments to perform surgeries. The doctor uses one small incision to access the surgical site with the tiny camera, which is located at the end of a very thin tube called a cannula. The camera transmits images from the inside of the body to a video monitor so the doctor can visualize the area without needing to open the area using a long incision through skin and muscle tissue. One or two additional tiny incisions are used to insert the special instruments so procedure can be performed.
Rehabilitation
Orthopedic rehabilitation is a critical part of orthopedic surgical care because it helps patients return to pre-surgery levels of mobility whenever possible and as quickly as possible. Plus, a skilled orthopedic rehabilitation specialist can help patients understand the steps they can take and techniques they can use to avoid injury in the future, such as techniques for improving flexibility or for specific activities such as lifting or standing or sitting for long hours.
Arthritis
Joints form where bones meet. To keep bones from wearing away when a joint is moved, each bone has a protective layer of cartilage. Osteoarthritis occurs when this layer of cartilage begins to wear away, becoming rough and causing friction between bones when the joint moves. This friction causes pain, stiffness and swelling to occur. Eventually, the cartilage can wear away completely, leaving the ends of the bones exposed.
Arthroscopy
Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical technique that uses tiny incisions to diagnose and treat injuries of the joints, including knees and shoulders. The technique relies on a tiny camera inserted through an incision to provide clear pictures of the area that are viewed on a television-type screen. The doctor is able to see the area, diagnose problems and perform corrective procedures without the need for large incisions. Since it's minimally invasive, patients tend to heal much more quickly and the risk of complications is reduced.
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How is arthroscopy used?
Arthroscopy is used to diagnose and treat a wide number of conditions, including:
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damage to the cartilage
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torn ligaments
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rotator cuff tears
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carpal tunnel syndrome
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inflammation of the joint membrane, or synovitis
Trauma/Fractures
Fractures are most commonly referred to as “open” or “compound,” which means the bone has broken through the skin, or “closed,” which means the fractured bone remains within the body without piercing the skin. They may also be referred to in terms of how or where they occur. For instance:
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Transverse fractures occur across the width of the bone.
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Comminuted fractures involve three or more fragments; these fractures often require the use of pins or screws to hold bone fragments in place and provide added support.
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“Greenstick” fractures occur when bone is bent and “snapped;” they most commonly occur in children when bone tissue is relatively soft.
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Spiral or torsion fractures occur when the bone breaks as a result of being twisted by an intense force.
How is a fracture diagnosed?
X-ray is the most common way to diagnose a fracture, although sometimes other types of diagnostic imaging may be used, especially when extensive soft tissue injury is suspected. The doctor will also look for telltale signs like swelling, pain and discoloration.
What are the most common causes of trauma fractures?
The most common causes of trauma fractures include:
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auto accidents, including accidents where pedestrians are struck by vehicles
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slip and fall accidents, which occur most commonly among the elderly, young children and athletes
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overuse injuries such as continual contact with a hard surface; runners are prone to these types of fractures
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osteoporotic fractures that occur in people with low bone density
How are these fractures treated?
The type of treatment depends on the type, location and severity of the fracture and may include casting, splinting, bracing or surgery to place pins or screws into the bone to help stabilize it. Many fractures require physical therapy to build strength and regain mobility.