ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY
WHY CHOOSE AN ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON?
Orthopedic surgery involves a wide spectrum of interventional treatments that address musculoskeletal injuries and ailments. Back pain, sports injuries, arthritic hips and knees, and stiff neck muscles are just a few of the musculoskeletal conditions that have a huge impact on our population and the entire health care system.
An Orthopedic surgeon will provide the proper diagnosis and most appropriate treatment options for your condition.
An orthopedic surgeon treats many musculoskeletal conditions without surgery, by using medications, exercise and other rehabilitative or alternative therapies. If necessary, he/she may also recommend surgical treatment if the patient does not respond to other treatments.
Some of the conditions and diseases an orthopedic surgeon treats include:
- Abnormalities of the fingers and toes
- Back pain, ruptured disks, sciatica, and scoliosis
- Bone tumors, muscular dystrophy and cerebral palsy
- Club foot, bunions, bow legs, knock knees and unequal leg length
- Fractures and dislocations
- Growth abnormalities
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Sports or work-related injuries
- Tendon injuries, pulled muscles, bursitis and torn cartilage
- Torn ligaments, sprains and strains