Orthopedics
Looking for relief from joint pain?
Thanks to joint aches and pains, many people find that everyday activities like gardening, biking, golfing, and even playing with kids or grandkids may bring more pain than pleasure. If you can relate, we may be able to help. Answer a few questions to see if you should speak with a provider about finding the right treatment to help put the go in your get-up-and-go again.
According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons:
- Arthritis is the leading chronic condition reported by the elderly.
- Back or spine injuries are the most prevalent musculoskeletal conditions.
- Carpal tunnel syndrome accounts for more than two million physician visits a year.
- More than half of all athletic injuries occur in the knee. Orthopedic surgeons treat knees more often than any other part of the body.
- Sprains, dislocations and fractures account for almost half of all musculoskeletal injuries.
Some other conditions that may cause you to visit an orthopedic surgeon include:
- Arthroscopic knee and shoulder surgery
- Broken bones
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Foot and ankle injuries
- Hand injuries
- Joint reconstruction
- Reconstructive surgery
- Sports injuries
- Trauma surgery
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 479.384.4759.