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.
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) of the Foot and Ankle (Arthritis Foundation Approved)
Rheumatoid arthritis, a condition that can attack joints throughout the body, commonly affects both feet and both ankles at the same time. It can cause the joints to become swollen and possibly deformed, causing disability.
Rheumatoid Arthritis of the Foot and Ankle
Rheumatoid arthritis (we call it "RA") is a chronic disease. It affects joints throughout your body. It commonly starts in your hands or feet. For many people, it causes problems in the feet and ankles.
Sesamoiditis
This injury involves two small bones under the foot near the big toe. They are called "sesamoid" bones. They aren't directly connected to other bones of the foot. Instead, the sesamoids are embedded in tendons.
Stress Fractures of the Foot and Ankle
Stress fractures are small cracks that can occur in a bone because of overuse or activities that place high stress on the structures of the foot and ankle.
Tibial Fractures
This condition is a break in the shin bone, called the tibia. A tibial fracture can occur anywhere along the bone, and can range from small cracks to a full break that allows the bone to separate.
Achilles Tendon Lengthening
This procedure is designed to treat problems with the Achilles tendon, such as chronic tendonitis or a short or contracted Achilles tendon. A series of cuts is created in the tendon to allow it to stretch and lengthen.