FAST, EXPERT CARE WHEN YOU NEED IT
We offer our Injury Access Clinic at our Main Office Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., and on Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
We offer our Injury Access Clinic at our Main Office Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., and on Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Patient
Education
Center
Our commitment to providing you with superior access to exceptional orthopedic care continues with our patient education, including health articles and videos. Our resources are designed to keep you informed on common orthopedic injuries and conditions. Please use the buttons below to learn more.
Procedures & Conditions
At Orthopedic Associates, we understand that navigating and interpreting medical conditions and injuries or procedures and treatments can be daunting and overwhelming. We offer you the following animated patient education videos. Using the following filter, you can choose to view videos about an area of specialty or a specific injury or condition. If after viewing these videos you have any questions or concerns, please call our office to speak with a medical professional.
This content is offered as an educational resource and does not imply Orthopedic Associates can treat all conditions contained in this educational library. We encourage you to call our office to inquire about treatment for a specific condition. Our staff will be happy to assist you.
GUIDE TO OUTPATIENT JOINT REPLACEMENT
Dedicated to helping you overcome chronic joint pain and injuries, our specialty-trained joint experts at Orthopedic Associates offer exceptional care and comprehensive treatment plans to guide you to a safe and timely return to function.
Health Articles
Each of the following health articles was authored by one of our expert orthopedic doctors at Orthopedic Associates. Please use the buttons below to read the article in full.
How Do Meniscus Tears Affect Athletes?
In young athletes, most injuries to the meniscus are a result of trauma. The menisci are vulnerable to injuries in which there is both compression and twisting across the knee.
Tackling Football Injuries
Football injuries are often the most severe when the intensity of a game is at its highest. Competition can be fierce, and this contributes to more severe injuries.
The most common injuries in these intense periods of gameplay include:
Stress Fractures in the Foot: A Hidden Injury You Shouldn’t Ignore
Stress fractures develop due to repetitive stress and overuse rather than from a single traumatic event.
Understanding Achilles Tendinitis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
The Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in the body, connecting the calf muscles to the heel bone. It plays a crucial role in walking, running, and jumping.
Don’t Let Ankle Sprains Keep You on the Sidelines
An ankle sprain occurs when the ligaments supporting the ankle are stretched or torn, typically due to a sudden twist, roll, or misstep.
Beyond a Cut Hand: Flexor Tendon Injuries
Flexor tendons are tissues that help you control the movement of your hand. They act like a rubber band, bending and contracting. It can be extremely difficult to bend or move your fingers or thumb when you injure a flexor tendon.