When to Consider Orthopedic Surgery

Most of the time, our musculoskeletal tissues, including joints, bones, tendons, and others, are at risk of harm from our daily life activities. The damage can come from the simplest of tasks to health conditions such as arthritis. In the case where the problem is severe, you may need to have orthopedic surgery.

When it comes to that, having a trusted expert in orthopedics is not an option. Brian Rottinghaus M.D, a specialist in orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine, uses minimally invasive techniques to treat your condition. Consider calling the office for an appointment.

What is orthopedic surgery?

Orthopedic surgery involves using surgical techniques to treat the issues affecting the musculoskeletal system, which includes:

•         Muscles
•         Nerves
•         Ligaments
•         Tendons
•         Cartilage
•         Bones
•         Joints

Dr. Rottinghaus, an experienced orthopedic surgeon, uses high-quality techniques to help alleviate your pain and restore your function.

What conditions can orthopedic surgery treat?

You can use orthopedic surgery to treat various conditions, including injuries and chronic pain conditions. Dr. Rottinghaus may recommend orthopedic surgery to treat the following:

•         Rotator cuff tears
•         Meniscal tears
•         Carpal tunnel syndrome
•         Labral tears
•         Anterior cruciate ligament tears
•         Ruptured Achilles tendon
•         Medial collateral ligament tears

However, your provider considers other conservative treatment options before going ahead with the surgery. For severe cases such as compound fractures, urgent surgery may be appropriate.

When do you need to undergo orthopedic surgery?

Usually, conservative treatments can treat your musculoskeletal problems without the need for surgery. It includes physical therapy, bracing, medication, activity modification, and steroid injections.

But some injuries may require more involvement, hence the need for surgery, especially for issues like ligament and tendon ruptures and cartilage damage to areas with inadequate blood supply.

In addition, some treatments may no longer work as they used to, like when the condition progresses to a more advanced stage. Hence, making orthopedic surgery a preferred option.

What types of orthopedic surgery should you need?

Dr. Rottinghaus provides different orthopedic surgeries, including:

Fracture repair

Severely damaged fractured bones might be hard to treat, and you may need surgery to align the bones. Dr. Rottinghaus also uses pins, rods, plates, and screws to remake the bones and restore them in place as you heal.

Ligament and tendon reconstruction

When tendons and ligaments are unattached from your bones, your provider might use grafted material from another body part to support them.

Joint replacement

Hips and knees are the major joint replacements. But, joint replacements can also replace joints in the shoulders, ankles, and wrists.

Dr. Rottinghaus uses advanced robotic technology to conduct partial, total, and revision joint replacement.

Surgery should only become your treatment option if other conservative treatments do not bring the expected improvements. It is critical to have an expert in orthopedic surgery carry out your procedure.

Orthopedic surgery helps relieve pain and restore your body’s function when other treatments fail. Dr. Rottinghaus uses minimally invasive techniques to perform orthopedic surgery, promoting quick recovery, enhancing short hospital stay, and minimal discomfort. Make sure to give him a call to schedule your consultation.