Orthopedics

The feet and ankles are complex structures of the body. They are made up of 26 bones, 33 joints, several muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Together, these structures provide movement and stability to the entire body. Injuries to the feet and ankles can make everyday activities like walking and standing painful. 

The structure of the hand is a complex network of bones, nerves, and tendons working together to enable the hand to function with ease in everyday activities. When these structures are injured and everyday activities become painful or difficult to complete, a doctor specializing in the care of the hand, wrist, and forearm can step in to help.

 When the spine ages, it can create painful symptoms throughout the body and can make everyday motions difficult. A team of physicians specializing in the care of the spine can help relieve your pain.

A physician practicing sports medicine focuses on sports-related medical services. This may include preventative measures such as conditioning and injury prevention, as well as treatments such as osteopathic manipulation, rehabilitation, or injections. 

A joint is any place in the body where two bones meet. The human body has many different types of joints, including ball-and-socket joints , hinge joints, pivot joints, and ellipsoidal joints. Surgeons can replace joints in any part of your body, but most commonly replace hip and knee joints. Arthroplasty, more frequently known as joint replacement surgery, involves the removal of damaged joints that cause pain or impaired function and replacement with artificial prosthesis. Joint replacement surgery is incredibly prevalent. In fact, according to the American College of Rheumatology, approximately 790,000 knee replacements and over 450,000 hip replacements occur each year in the U.S.