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.
Rotator Cuff Injuries: Causes and Treatments
Almost any movement of the shoulders involve the rotator cuff especially motion above the shoulder level. This group of muscles and tendons that surround and support the shoulder joint keep the top of your upper arm bone firmly inside the shallow socket of your shoulder. If you are experiencing pain in your shoulder, you should consult a physician. If your physician has already determined that you need rotator cuff surgery, here are some things you can expect.
6 Simple Ways to Prevent Foot Pain
At the end of a long day of walking around a city while on vacation, you might have said that your “dogs are barking.” It’s common to feel foot pain if you’re not used to walking very far and then decide to go for a long hike. However, foot pain can be caused by a variety of things, and they don’t all involve walking an unusually great distance.
All About Bone Spurs
You might not have heard of an osteophyte, but you might know them by their common name—bone spurs. These small, bony projections form along edges of bones, often in the places where two bones meet, like the joints of your shoulders, hips, hands, knees and feet. It is also possible to have bone spurs form on your spine. Often, they go undetected because they present no symptoms, but that can greatly vary depending on their location and how they form. Let’s take a closer look at bone spurs and consider their cause, symptoms and treatments.
When is the Best Time to Undergo Arthroscopy?
When you hear you need surgery, it’s natural to experience fear and curiosity as some of the first emotions. You may find yourself grappling with questions like:
Diabetes and Foot Care
Diabetes is commonly perceived as a single illness, but it is actually a group of metabolic disorders that can cause many problems. It is either caused by the pancreas not producing enough insulin (Type 1), or the body’s cells not responding properly to the insulin that is produced (Type 2). A third form, gestational diabetes, only occurs when a pregnant woman develops high blood sugar levels.
Coach Phil Brusca Honored
Inspiring story about 90-year-old Coach Phil Brusca. Dr. Kramer repaired his Achilles Tendon 28 years ago. Read the full story here.