General Orthopedics

Orthopedics is a medical specialty focused on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases, injuries, and disorders of the musculoskeletal system, including bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, and muscles. Orthopedic surgeons use both surgical and non-surgical methods to treat a wide range of conditions, from sports injuries and fractures to degenerative diseases and congenital disorders. 

• Diagnoses and treats musculoskeletal injuries: diagnose and treat injuries like fractures, sprains, dislocations, and tendon tears. 
• Manages chronic conditions: address chronic conditions like arthritis, spine problems, and sports-related injuries. 
• Patient Rehab: oversee rehabilitation programs to help patients regain function and strength after injuries or surgeries. 
• Preventative/maintenance Care: get provide advice and guidance to prevent injuries and maintain musculoskeletal health. 

Common orthopedic conditions:

• Fractures: Bone breaks, including stress fractures.
• Sprains and strains: Injuries to ligaments and muscles.
• Dislocations: When a joint moves out of its normal position.
• Arthritis: Inflammation of joints, causing pain and stiffness.
• Spinal problems: Including back pain, scoliosis, and spinal stenosis.
• Sports injuries: Such as ACL tears, meniscus tears, and rotator cuff injuries.
• Pain: Tell me more about your situation, let's work on it! Struggle with something? Try Physical Therapy! 

Focus of physical therapy is put into minimizing damage, and preventing surgery at all costs! Physical therapists are trained to work on strength, range of motion deficits, and pain-control to get you back to doing what you do best, as fast as possible!