What is orthopaedics?

It encompasses a wide range of conditions, from common injuries like sprains and fractures to chronic conditions like arthritis and sports-related injuries, which involves bones, joints, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Pain, stiffness, and swelling of the joints can cause you to lose range of motion — which is how well you're able to move a joint or stretch a part of your body. When this happens, it can be difficult to handle daily tasks, including showering, cleaning, and bending over. Care includes both surgical and non-surgical treatments. Surgical options may include joint replacement, fracture repair, and ligament reconstruction, while non-surgical options may include physical therapy, medication, and bracing. The primary goal of orthopedic care is to restore function, relieve pain, and improve a patient's quality of life.
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Most Common Conditions:

• joint pain from arthritis​

• bursitis

• bone fractures

• dislocations

• soft tissue injuries, which are those that affect muscles, tendons, and ligaments

• back pain

• neck pain

• shoulder pain and problems, such as bursitis

• carpal tunnel syndrome

• overuse and sports injuries, including sprains, tendinitis, meniscus tears, and anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears

• congenital conditions, such as clubfoot and scoliosis

• bone cancer

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Treatment Options:

• over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medications

• rehabilitation and physical therapy

• home exercise programs

• injections

• mobility aids

• surgery, when other treatments fail