Orthopedic care is a type of medicine that focuses on the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders and injuries. Orthopedic surgeons work to diagnose, treat, and manage conditions that affect the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and tendons.
This is a subspecialty within orthopedics that focuses on surgical procedures performed on the musculoskeletal system. It includes both joint replacement surgery and reconstructive surgery used to treat traumatic injuries or congenital defects in bones, ligaments, or tendons. Know about the different types of orthopedic care services that are available today, according to Alta Hospitals CEO David Topper.
Physical therapy
This is a treatment for injuries or chronic pain that involves stretching, strengthening, and conditioning exercises. Physical therapists work with patients to develop proper exercise routines and provide guidance on how they should be performed each day at home after the initial treatment period has ended.
Physical therapists help individuals who have experienced injury or illness regain movement and mobility through treatment plans that include exercises, modalities (e.g., ultrasound), electrical stimulation, and manual therapy techniques like massage. Physical therapists work with you to improve your range of motion and reduce pain caused by muscle tension or joint stiffness.
Massage therapy
As CEO of Alta Hospitals David Topper says, this is another option for those who suffer from chronic back pain or other musculoskeletal problems such as arthritis or fibromyalgia. Massage therapists use various techniques including deep tissue massage which can help relieve tension in muscles surrounding joints where there is inflammation present due to injury or overuse over time.
Everyone has different needs when it comes to managing their pain or injury, and so a comprehensive evaluation with an experienced physician is offered in order to identify the best course of treatment for each individual.
Radiology
Radiologists are physicians who specialize in diagnosing disease based on the interpretation of images obtained through X-rays or other imaging technologies such as CT scans or MRI machines. They can also provide patients with information about their condition based on those images.
Orthotics
Customized orthotics can help relieve pain caused by conditions like arthritis or osteoporosis while improving posture and balance.
