Orthopedic Surgery
Conditions We Treat
Scoliosis
Scoliosis is a sideways curve in the spine most often seen as a child gets closer to the teenage years. In a mild case, one shoulder might seem higher than the other or the waist might be tilted. If that's the case, the child will be monitored and treatment may not be needed. Severe cases may have a twist in the spine as well as a curve, which can cause back pain and breathing problems. Scoliosis appears to be hereditary (runs in the family), or caused by diseases like multiple sclerosis (MS) and infections/injury of the spine.
Go to Detail PageShinbone Fracture
The tibia, or shinbone, is the most commonly fractured long bone in the body. A tibial shaft fracture occurs along the length of the bone, below the knee and above the ankle.
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Shoulder Dislocations
When a shoulder dislocates, it means the top of the upper arm bone has either partially or fully slipped out of the joint socket. Because the shoulder joint moves in all directions, it is unstable and prone to dislocation. Injury is usually the cause of dislocation. Swelling, pain, numbness, weakness, bruising, and other symptoms may occur, especially if the shoulder dislocation causes a ligament or tendon to tear or damages a nerve. Once a shoulder dislocates, chances are good it will do so again.
Go to Detail PageShoulder Fracture
A shoulder fracture, or broken shoulder, is when one of the three bones that make up the shoulder breaks.
Go to Detail PageShoulder Impingement
Shoulder impingement happens when the bones in your shoulder pinch your rotator cuff when you move your arm. It's a common cause of shoulder pain.
Go to Detail PageShoulder Instability
Shoulder instability occurs when the head of the upper arm bone is forced out of the shoulder socket. This can happen as a result of a sudden injury or from overuse. Once a shoulder has dislocated, it is vulnerable to repeat episodes. When the shoulder is loose and slips out of place repeatedly, it is called chronic shoulder instability.
Go to Detail PageShoulder Joint Replacement
Shoulder joint replacement is used when there is shoulder pain or instability that no longer responds to other treatments. Through surgery, the damaged parts of the shoulder are replaced with artificial components. Fracture, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are a few of the conditions that can affect long-term shoulder pain that may lead to shoulder joint replacement.
Go to Detail PageShoulder Joint Tear
The shoulder joint has three bones: the shoulder blade (scapula), the collarbone (clavicle), and the upper arm bone (humerus). The head of the upper arm bone (humeral head) rests in a shallow socket in the shoulder blade called the glenoid. The head of the upper arm bone is usually much larger than the socket, and a soft fibrous tissue rim called the labrum surrounds the socket to help stabilize the joint. The rim deepens the socket by up to 50% so that the head of the upper arm bone fits better. In addition, it serves as an attachment site for several ligaments.
Go to Detail PageSpinal Arthritis
Spinal arthritis is a type of inflammation of the joints in the spine. It can occur anywhere along the spine, but is most common in the lower back and neck.
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Spinal Stenosis
Spinal stenosis is the narrowing of the spaces in the spine, putting pressure on nerves. Most often, the neck and/or lower back are affected, causing numbness, weakness and cramping in the arms, hands, legs and feet. Sometimes there are no symptoms, but often symptoms appear over time and progress with age.
Go to Detail PageSpondylolisthesis
In spondylolisthesis, one of the bones in your spine — called a vertebra — slips forward and out of place. This may occur anywhere along the spine, but is most common in the lower back (lumbar spine). In some people, this causes no symptoms at all. Others may have back and leg pain that ranges from mild to severe.
Go to Detail PageSpondylolysis
Spondylolysis is a type of stress fracture in the lumbar vertebrae. The most common cause of spondylolysis is repetitive stress.
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Spondylosis And Spondylolithesis
Spondylosis is a stress fracture usually in the 5th lumbar vertebrae (bone) in the lower spine. When that stress fracture weakens the bone and it moves, the condition is called spondylolithesis. These are common conditions for some athletes like gymnasts and weightlifters, with symptoms ranging from no signs to pain and spasms. Some people are born with thinner vertebrae, making them susceptible to this type of fracture with injury.
Go to Detail PageSprained Ankle
A sprained ankle occurs when the strong ligaments that support the ankle stretch beyond their limits and tear. Ankle sprains are common injuries that occur among people of all ages. They range from mild to severe, depending upon how much damage there is to the ligaments.
Go to Detail PageSprained Wrist
A sprained wrist occurs when the strong ligaments that support the wrist stretch beyond their limits or tear. This occurs when the wrist is bent or twisted forcefully. This can be caused by a fall onto an outstretched hand. Wrist sprains are common injuries. They can range from mild to severe, depending on how much damage there is to the ligaments.
Go to Detail PageStress Fracture
A stress fracture can happen in any bone that is overused or weakened. Typically due to overtraining with not enough rest by the casual or serious athlete, localized pain occurs at the point of injury. Osteoporosis, hormonal imbalance and poor nutrition habits are other causes of weakened bones prone to stress fracture.
Go to Detail PageTorn Ligament
Ligaments are bands of tissue that connect one bone to another. An injured ligament is considered to be sprain or a tear; both cause pain and swelling, usually resulting in a loss of some movement. Medical attention is necessary to assess the issue and determine a course of treatment.
Go to Detail PageTotal Hip Replacement
Total hip replacement, (total hip arthroplasty), is the replacement of a hip joint as an alternative to other treatments. Arthritis damage that causes pain that no longer responds to treatment is usually the reason a hip replacement is chosen. The damaged pieces of the hip joint are replaced with artificial parts.
Go to Detail PageTotal Knee Replacement
When normal daily activities like walking and climbing stairs are hard due to painful knees, usually caused by arthritis or injury, total knee replacement is an option. Most often used when pain and stiffness are not helped by medication and other treatments, the knee joint (which is the largest joint in the body) is replaced by artificial parts to restore pain-free movement.
Go to Detail PageTrigger Finger
With trigger finger, the flexor tendon that controls finger and thumb movement gets stuck. This restricts movement of the finger or thumb, causing a tender lump in the palm, swelling, a popping or pain as the finger straightens, stiffness, or the finger/thumb to be stuck in a bent position. Certain repetitive hand uses and some illnesses like diabetes or rheumatoid arthritis can cause trigger finger, and it is most often seen in women.
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