Pain in the joints, tendons or other parts of your bones and associated tissues can make life difficult and prevent you from performing everyday activities. Sometimes this pain can be treated with medication, physical therapy and other conservative treatment methods. But if the pain persists or gets worse, despite conservative treatments, orthopedic surgery may be the better solution. Here are the most common reasons to see an orthopedic surgeon.
Knee Pain
Knee joints are vulnerable to injuries that can cause severe or chronic pain that may require surgery. The pain can be due to fractured bones or torn ligaments or tendons. Some knee injuries may not respond to non-surgical treatment. In such cases, the best knee doctors in Phoenix, such as Dr. Adam Farber can repair the damaged area to relieve pain and restore a full range of motion, using minimally invasive surgery
Shoulder Pain
Shoulder pain can occur due to injury, overuse or repetitive motion in a sport, or tearing muscles or tendons. This can result in inflammation of the shoulder joint or even dislocation. Shoulder arthritis is also a common cause of shoulder pain and occurs when the cartilage on the ends of the bone in the joint wears away.
For severe shoulder injuries, such as a torn rotator cuff, surgery is typically needed to reduce pain and restore flexibility. Severe arthritis may require shoulder arthroscopy.
Back Pain
Back pain is one of the most common problems among orthopedic patients. Pain mostly occurs in the upper or lower part of the back, and it can start worsen with time. Orthopedic surgeons can perform several types of spinal surgeries to relieve back pain, including spinal fusion and disc replacement.
Modern pain medicine also offers several minimally invasive treatments to relieve back pain. Nerve blocks, facet blocks and radiofrequency ablation are a few examples that are highly effective.
Hip Pain
Hip pain can be caused due to arthritis, sprains, fractures and osteoporosis. To relieve pain and improve mobility, surgeons sometimes perform procedures such as total or partial hip replacements or hip resurfacing.
Ankle Pain
Ankle pain may be caused due to sprains, fractures and other injuries. Arthritis and other conditions that affect the joints can also cause stubborn ankle pain. In some cases, orthopedic surgery might be required to reduce inflammation and repair fractures or damaged tissue.
To set up a consultation with one of the best orthopedic surgeons in Phoenix, AZ, call Phoenix Shoulder and Knee clinic at 480-219-3342.
Dr. Adam Farber is a Board certified, Fellowship trained and experienced knee surgeon in Phoenix. He specializes in sports medicine. He has a particular interest in arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery of the shoulder, elbow, ankle and knee. His focus is on shoulder, elbow, and knee injuries/conditions, including rotator cuff tears, shoulder instability, labral pathology, Tommy John surgery, articular cartilage injuries, meniscal pathology, and ACL tears.