Conditions and Treatments
Hip
Knee
Shoulder
Elbow
Hand & Wrist
Foot & Ankle
Spine
Sports Medicine
Sports injuries occur when playing indoor or outdoor sports or while exercising. They can result from accidents, inadequate training, improper use of protective devices, or insufficient stretching or warm-up exercises. The most common sports injuries are sprains and strains, fractures and dislocations.
Joint Replacement Surgery
Joints are formed by the ends of two or more bones connected by tissue called cartilage. Healthy cartilage serves as a protective cushion, allowing smooth and low-friction movement of the joint. If the cartilage becomes damaged by disease or injury, the tissues around the joint become inflamed, causing pain.
Fractures & Trauma
A bone fracture is a medical condition in which a bone is cracked or broken. It is a break in the continuity of the bone. While many fractures are the result of high force impact or stress, bone fracture can also occur as a result of certain medical conditions that weaken the bones, such as osteoporosis.
Pediatrics
Injury and disease have a unique effect on the developing skeletons of children. The pediatric orthopedics program at DOC has evolved to reflect these unique challenges. Our pediatric orthopedists specialize in the early detection and proper management of childhood injuries and disorders.
Osteoporosis
You may not notice symptoms of osteoporosis until you break a bone, notice a loss in height or find that your upper back bends forward. However, your doctor has ways to determine if you have osteoporosis or are at risk for it. Your doctor may ask questions about your medical history with particular attention to your overall health, medications, fractures, diet and family history.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture, a traditional Chinese Medicine technique in which very fine needles are inserted into the skin at specially designated points, has been used for thousands of years, along with herbal medicine, for pain relief and treatment of various ailments.
Arthroscopic Surgery
Arthroscopy is a surgical procedure during which the internal structure of a joint is examined for diagnosis and treatment of problems inside the joint. In arthroscopic examination, a small incision is made in the patient’s skin through which pencil-sized instruments that have a small lens and lighting system (arthroscope) are passed. Arthroscope magnifies and illuminates the structures of the joint with the light that is transmitted through fiber optics.
Physiatry & Pain Management
As the majority of back and neck problems resolve over time, the cornerstone of the Comprehensive Spine Center at DOC is conservative care. Physiatrists - board certified in physical medicine & rehabilitation - offer a team approach to wellness, working with other physicians and specialists to deliver personalized treatment plans. Often a program including pain medications, injections and physical therapy is enough to reduce or eliminate back or neck pain without surgical intervention.