With so many active people in the US, not to mention high school, college, and pro athletes, it's no surprise that many of us end up needing some form of Orthopedic care at times. From a simple sprained ankle to ACL surgery, orthopedic injuries can vary greatly. Probably the biggest reason for this is that Orthopedics deal with conditions that involve the skeletons and muscles of the human body - a pretty comprehensive field of medicine.
Even though many sports injuries may require surgery, an experienced orthopedic surgeon has a number of non-invasive techniques with which to help treat the patient. Even actual surgeries are getting so proficient these days that recovery times are decreasing - with the right rehab and after care.
Although there are countless orthopedic ailments, there are a few procedures that tend to be the most common.
Here are the top 5 most common orthopedic surgeries:
1. KNEE: ACL, Chondroplasty, or Meniscectomy. To examine the severity of the injury and potentially treat it, the orthopedic surgeon may elect for arthroscopy surgery. This is a minimally invasive technique that uses an arthroscope through a small incision in the knee. At times, the injury is so severe that the patient may need to undergo a more invasive surgical procedure for proper treatment.
1. KNEE: ACL, Chondroplasty, or Meniscectomy. To examine the severity of the injury and potentially treat it, the orthopedic surgeon may elect for arthroscopy surgery. This is a minimally invasive technique that uses an arthroscope through a small incision in the knee. At times, the injury is so severe that the patient may need to undergo a more invasive surgical procedure for proper treatment.
2. SHOULDER ARTHROSCOPY: With the same arthroscopy option for the knee, surgeons also use it for various shoulder injuries. This minimally-invasive procedure can examine and potentially treat many shoulder injuries, such compression, rotator cuff, tendonitis, and severe sprains.
3. CARPAL TUNNEL: This medical condition is caused by the compression of the median nerve as it travels through the wrist at the carpal tunnel. If you've ever experienced sharp pain, tingling, or numbness in your wrist, you may have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS). There can be many causes for CTS, including improper computer keyboard use or even gamers who spend hours at a time playing their favorite video game.
4. REMOVAL OF SUPPORT IMPLANT: There are many surgical procedures that require support implants to assist in the stabilization of the injured area. At times, and for various health reasons, an orthopedic surgeon may suggest the removal of a given support implant.
5. KNEE REPLACEMENT: This surgical procedure is to replace the weight-bearing surfaces of the knee joint to relieve disability and paint. Knee deterioration is mostly due to osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and soriatic arthritis. The good news is that knee replacement surgery has come a very long way in recent years, offering patients a new "leg up" after a successful procedure.
So, whether you are an avid sport athlete or occasional golfer, have peace of mind that you've never lived at a better time to receive expert orthopedic care.
4. REMOVAL OF SUPPORT IMPLANT: There are many surgical procedures that require support implants to assist in the stabilization of the injured area. At times, and for various health reasons, an orthopedic surgeon may suggest the removal of a given support implant.
5. KNEE REPLACEMENT: This surgical procedure is to replace the weight-bearing surfaces of the knee joint to relieve disability and paint. Knee deterioration is mostly due to osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and soriatic arthritis. The good news is that knee replacement surgery has come a very long way in recent years, offering patients a new "leg up" after a successful procedure.
So, whether you are an avid sport athlete or occasional golfer, have peace of mind that you've never lived at a better time to receive expert orthopedic care.
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Disclaimer: This information is provided as an educational service, and is not intended as a substitute for medical advice. Anyone seeking seeking specific medical advice or assistance should consult his or her doctor or orthopedic surgeon.
