Finding the right doctor for particular health issues may be a difficult task. When the doctor needs to be a specialist in the area of orthopedics, the task may go from difficult to overwhelming. Picking the right orthopedic specialist will take some time and research. Begin by utilizing the reviews of orthopedic surgeons can help a potential patient narrow down the choices.
What is Orthopedic Care?
Orthopedic doctors specialize in the care and treatment of the issues involving the musculoskeletal system. By receiving extra training, the specialist is able to provide an accurate diagnosis for various conditions, including spinal disorders, arthritis, sports related injuries, trauma due to accidents or forcible impact to the body and fractures. A top rated orthopedic specialist will work with the patient on an individual basis to find the best course of
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The family doctor may have specific surgeons for referrals. Do not be afraid to ask for a review of the surgeon’s success rate on similar surgeries done in the past. Ask why this surgeon comes so highly recommended. The family doctor may be able to set up a consultation appointment directly which can save time.
• Talk to friends, family members, co-workers. In most cases, someone will either have first-hand experience or know someone who has needed orthopedic care. Ask what the past patient liked or disliked about the orthopedic specialist.
• Consult online reviews of orthopedic surgeons. Billions of people are now on the web. The ease of access means more people will leave online reviews of doctor experience. Research the orthopedic specialists in the area to find out who is considered to be a top surgeon. In many cases, reviews of orthopedic specialists online allow the patient to post in a more honest manner.
• Consult specialist sites, including the American Medical Association, the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, and local
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Your healthcare provider will discuss the options with you and will help you decide which procedure is best for you.
There are many different types of counsellors available; genetic counsellors, endocrinology clinic counselors, peer supporters, and parental counseling. Successful surgery depends on the attitude of the parents. It is important both parents are informed about the operation. Support groups may help in this area.
Increasing number of arthroscopies being performed worldwide (1,000,000 per year), the total number of complications is significant. The percentage of complications after arthroscopy oscillates about 2%. The most common complications are: intraarticular damage, neurological injury, vascular injury etc. [1]
Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis, it affects millions of people around the world. It is also known as Degenerative Joint Disease or Degenerative Arthritis or Wear & Tear Arthritis. Osteoarthritis occurs when the protective cartilage in the joints wear down over time. While osteoarthritis can affect any joint in your body, it more often is seen in the knees, hips, hands, neck, and lower back it worsens as you grow older and has no known cure.
Ask each person what they learned about themselves and how it will help them communicate with patients and improve quality care.
In physical therapy, patients come to the clinic with a long list of symptoms and a specific mechanism of injury. It is the physical therapists job to take this information and form hypotheses of what pathology may be affecting the patient. With the patient that has been presented in this case, a full history shows a very good description of symptoms and what the patient remembers happening when the injury occurred. With this history, an examination plan can be created in order to make this examination process thorough, but efficient.
The most common musculoskeletal disorder and a major cause of disability in people over 65 years is osteoarthritis (OA) (Felson DT et al, 1987) (1). According to World Health Organization (WHO) report, OA of knee is more likely to become the fourth most important cause of disability in women, and the eighth most important cause in men (Murray CJL, Lopez AD, 1997)(2) . Primary prevention of knee OA has become a major health care aim and a clear understanding of the risk factors is required to design preventive strategies. Many investigations reported obesity, previous history of knee injury, sedentary life style, hand OA (Heberden’s nodes), and a familial history of the disease are major risk factors for OA of knee (Cyrus Cooper et al, 2000) (3). In spite of recent advancements the causes and pathogenesis of knee OA remains largely unknown (A Teichtahl, A Wluka, F M Cicuttini, 2003) (4) but however there is increasing research interest in the contribution of biomechanical variables on progression and management of the disease (Andriacchi TP, 1991) (5).
Arthrogryposis is a disorder in which a child is born with joint contractures; this means some of their joints may be stuck in one position (curved or crooked). Children born with this disorder may have thin, weak, stiff, or missing muscles around these joints. The most common cause of arthrogryposis is fetal akinesia which is where the baby doesn’t move around a lot in the womb during development. Extra tissue can form in the joints making movement more difficult for the child to move. The reasons that fetal akinesia can take place may be because the womb was abnormally shaped so there wasn’t enough room for the baby to move around, amniotic fluid may have leaked out of the womb, or the baby’s parts did not form normally such as joints, bones, and muscles. They have also found that in approximately one third of the children who have this disorder have been determined to be a genetic cause.
An ankle fracture is a break in one or more of the three bones that make up the ankle joint. The ankle joint is made up by the lower (distal) sections of your lower leg bones (tibia and fibula) along with a bone in your foot (talus). Depending on how bad the break is and if more than one ankle joint bone is broken, a cast or splint is used to protect and keep your injured bone from moving while it heals. Sometimes, surgery is required to help the fracture heal properly.
A Femur (femoral) Fracture is one of the major causes of death nationwide. Studies have shown, regardless of a patient's age, that an early stage of the fracture has fewer complications. That approach can happen with minimal incision, and without an enormous amount of blood loss, meaning patients can get back on their feet faster. The fracture is classified by where the location of the fracture is (distal, middle, proximal), how the fracture is broken in specific directions, and whether or not the skin or muscle is torn by the injury.There are three types of femoral fracture: spiral or transverse (type 1), comminuted (type 2), and an open fracture (type 3). Since the femur is the largest bone in the body, it would a tremendous amount of force to actually cause the fracture. When this happens, it commonly causes displacement to the fracture. Dealing with the femur fracture involves concepts of pathology, treatment, and prognosis.
Specialist Referrals– The Primary Care Physician (PCP) may request a consultation from a participating specialist physician at any time. The PCP determines the number of visits authorized. Specialists may include – Gynecologist, Radiation Oncologists, Ophthalmologists, Pediatric Ophthalmologists, Retinologists and Allergists etc.
Bone is a hard living, growing tissue; it makes up the framework of the body. Made mostly of collagen and calcium phosphate, bones are strong and flexible enough to withstand stress. The skeleton provides support and structure to the body, it gives us the ability to move and hold our body up against gravity. Although our body is very sturdy, we are often prone to painful and disabling injuries such as fractures.
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Orthopedic is a very complex area of surgery and it requires experienced and dedicated surgeons who know what to do in their specific area. Orthopedic surgery is basically concerned with injuries and conditions that affect the musculoskeletal system. So whether you have problems with joints, bones, ligaments, tendons, nerves or muscles, this is where you need to start off.