Fractures:
Orthopedic centers specialize in the treatment of broken bones, whether it’s a simple or compound fracture.
Sprains:
Ligament injuries, such as ankle or knee sprains, are common orthopedic concerns.
Strains:
Injuries to muscles or tendons, often resulting from overuse or sudden impact.
Dislocations:
When joint surfaces lose contact, an orthopedic center can provide realignment and treatment.
Tendonitis:
Inflammation of tendons, often due to repetitive motion or overuse.
Ligament Tears:
Tears in the tough bands of tissue connecting bones, like an ACL tear in the knee.
Meniscus Tears:
Orthopedic centers address injuries to the cartilage in the knee.
Rotator Cuff Injuries:
Damage to the muscles and tendons in the shoulder.
Bursitis:
Inflammation of the fluid-filled sacs that cushion joints.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome:
Compression of the median nerve in the wrist.
Labral Tears:
Tears in the cartilage around the hip or shoulder socket.
Hamstring Injuries:
Strains or tears in the muscles at the back of the thigh.
Achilles Tendon Injuries:
Injuries to the Achilles tendon, often resulting in pain and swelling.
Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis):
Inflammation of the outer part of the elbow.
Golfer’s Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis):
Inflammation of the inner part of the elbow.
Shoulder Labrum Tears:
Tears to the specialized cartilage tissue in the shoulder known as the labrum.
Concussions:
Orthopedic centers may be involved in the treatment of head injuries, particularly when related to sports or trauma.
Contusions:
Deep tissue bruises, often resulting from a direct blow.
Stress Fractures:
Small cracks in the bone due to repetitive stress.
Joint Effusions:
Accumulation of excess fluid in a joint, often seen in conditions like knee effusion.
De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis:
Inflammation of the tendons on the thumb side of the wrist.
Meniscus Tear:
A common injury in which forceful twisting causes certain tissue in the knee to tear.
SLAP Tear:
Superior Labrum Anterior to Posterior is an injury to the labrum, the fibrocartilage lining the shoulder socket that the humerus (upper arm bone) fits into.
Hip Labrum Tears:
A labral tear of the hip is an injury to the labrum — a ring of cartilage on the socket part of the hip joint.
