Diagnosis & Treatment for A Wide Range of Conditions
When you come to St. John’s Health in need of orthopedic care, you
can expect compassionate service from a highly qualified team of bone
and muscle specialists. Orthopedics covers a broad range of health concerns,
from minor aches and pains to treatment of spinal damage and
sports-related injuries. Patients in need of an orthopedist are often
in a lot of pain, and in addition to treating your condition, our staff
works to you feel better as a whole by discussing the problem, how it’s
affected your life, and what you are hoping treatment will accomplish.
What to Expect From an Orthopedist
Orthopedic medicine is focused on the musculoskeletal system—the
support system for your body consisting of muscle, bone, cartilage, ligaments,
joints and more. Your primary care physician should refer you to an orthopedist
when standard treatments prove ineffective.
It may be time to see an orthopedist when you deal with:
Chronic pains in joints, feet, shoulders, or muscles
Back pain
A sports-related injury
Torn ACL, MCL, or meniscus
Arthritis
Cerebral Palsy
Muscular dystrophy
Bone fractures
A broken hip
Osteoporosis
During your first visit with the orthopedist, expect some detailed questions
about your condition. Don’t worry about having all the answers,
just answer as best you can so they can plan out the next step in diagnosis.
A physical examination is often conducted to assess your range of motion,
which specific areas are experiencing pain, and your overall physical
fitness. Imaging tests may be required if your condition cannot be diagnosed
through a physical.
Once a diagnosis is made, the orthopedist explains the condition and how
different treatments can help. Treatment could involve physical therapy,
medication, or surgery.
Joint & Spine Center
Patients in need of joint or spinal surgery can benefit from St. John’s
state-of-the-art Joint & Spine Center, where the comfortable amenities
and relaxing atmosphere help stimulate a faster recovery.
A orthopedic trauma and fracture specialist provides critical care during
an individual's most challenging moments. Providing care in the face of
traumatic injuries is more than surgery, it's also a unique blend of humility,
compassion, empathy, and surgical skill. This comprehensive approach goes
beyond addressing the physical aspects of recovery; it also prioritizes
the emotional well-being of patients at St. John's Health.
sports-related injuries. Patients in need of an orthopedist are often
in a lot of pain, and in addition to treating your condition, our staff
works to you feel better as a whole by discussing the problem, how it’s
affected your life, and what you are hoping treatment will accomplish.
Rafael N. Williams, MDOrthopedic Surgery, Orthopedics - Joint Replacement307.733.3900View Profile
