The physicians at the Center for Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Surgery (CSMOS) provide orthopaedic services that specialize in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of all manners of musculoskeletal injuries, disorders, and diseases. The musculoskeletal system includes:
- Bones
- Ligaments
- Tendons
- Cartilage
- Muscles
- Joints
- Nerves
The orthopaedic specialists at CSMOS utilize a conservative approach in our initial treatment for orthopaedic surgery, arthroscopic minimally invasive joint surgery, sports medicine, and physical therapy. The CSMOS board-certified orthopaedic surgeons are highly experienced and trained in using the most advanced diagnostic and treatment methods available to determine the best course of action for every patient.
Orthopaedic Surgery Services
The CSMOS surgeons make every effort to incorporate non-surgical treatments, such as medications, physical therapy, and other therapeutic options as a first course of action when treating orthopaedic injuries and conditions. In cases involving more serious injuries or conditions that are unresponsive to conservative treatments, CSMOS offers state-of-the-art facilities paired with cutting-edge surgical procedures to help each of our patients return to an active, healthy lifestyle as quickly as possible.
- Arthoscopic Surgery: Arthroscopy, or arthroscopic surgery, is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that is performed on a joint in order to examine, diagnose, and/or treat joint abnormalities. During arthroscopy, a thin, flexible tube equipped with lenses and optical fibers (arthroscope) is inserted into the affected joint through a small incision (usually ¼ inch). Your orthopaedic surgeon can view the internal joint structure on a monitor and then diagnose and/or repair the damaged joint using small surgical instruments inserted through additional tiny incisions. Shoulder and knee arthroscopic surgery are two of the most common minimally invasive joint surgeries we perform.
- Hand and Elbow Surgery: Hand and elbow pain due to injuries and disorders are typically a result of overuse from repetitive hand, wrist, and arm movements in jobs, hobbies, and sports.
- Foot and Ankle Surgery: Foot and ankle injuries and disorders can result from damage to the bone, muscle, or soft tissue. Common foot and ankle conditions we treat include:
- Sprains (injury to ligaments)
- Fractures
- Tendonitis (inflammation of the tendons)
- Arthritis (chronic inflammation of the joints)
- Spinal Surgery: Spine treatment is a specialty for physicians at CSMOS, and we are committed to and experienced in providing the most accurate diagnosis and effective procedures for each patient individually.
Common Orthopaedic Conditions Diagnosis and Treatment
The orthopedic surgeons and specialists diagnose and treat a variety of orthopedic injuries and conditions.
Bone Fractures
CSMOS surgeons routinely treat a wide range of bone fractures, both non-surgically and surgically. Growth plate fractures are a common condition we treat in children due to injuries occurring at the end of a long bone, which is last to ossify. Complicated fractures that require surgery can involve:
- External fixation: Metal pins or screws are placed above and below the fracture and then connected to a bar located outside the skin.
- Internal fixation: Bones are repositioned with metal pins, screws, or plates that are placed internally.
Knee Injuries/Disorders
Adolescent anterior knee pain: Often occurring in young athletes, chronic pain can occur in the center of the knee due to injury or overuse.
Cartilage damage: Connective tissue that cushions the knee can be damaged, causing swelling, stiffness, or pain.
Meniscus tear: Cartilage in the knee can become ruptured due to traumatic injury (usually in younger patients) or degeneration (due to prolonged wear and tear).
ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) injury: Often due to a sports injury, the ACL can be torn or sprained during a sudden stop or twist of the knee, such as turning or landing abruptly.
Knee replacement: Knee arthroscopy can be utilized to replace a knee joint that has been damaged due to osteoarthritis (wear and tear), rheumatoid (inflammatory) arthritis, or post-traumatic arthritis from an injury. Total and partial knee replacement surgeries are regularly performed at CSMOS.
Shoulder Injuries/Disorders
Shoulder separation: The acromioclavicular (AC) joint becomes separated from the collarbone (clavicle) due to a downward fall or force.
Frozen shoulder: The connective tissue of the shoulder can become inflamed and cause chronic pain and a decreased range of motion.
Rotator cuff disorder/shoulder impingement: Tendons in the rotator cuff are squeezed between the acromion and the humerus (often noticeable when the arm is raised), causing inflammation and discomfort.
Torn rotator cuff: Tendons or muscles of the rotator cuff can be torn partially or completely, often by a sudden blow to the shoulder, such as a sports injury, or from wear and tear gradually.
Shoulder dislocation: The head, or ball, of the upper arm bone, comes out of the socket that it normally rests in, often due to a traumatic event.
Labral tears: Superior labrum anterior-posterior (SLAP) tears and bankart tears can occur when shoulder cartilage becomes torn. Athletes who repeatedly perform an overhead motion (such as pitching, swimming, and serving) are especially susceptible to labral tears.
Shoulder tendonitis: The tendons surrounding the shoulder joint become swollen or inflamed.
Shoulder bursitis: Inflammation can occur involving the sacs of fluid that reduce shoulder joint friction (bursae).
Elbow Injuries and Disorders
Medial epicondyle apophysitis (pitcher’s elbow): The growth plate inside the elbow can become inflamed, especially in young athletes, due to overuse.
Ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) injury (AKA Tommy John injury): Nicknamed after a pitcher with the condition, this injury involves the deterioration of the inner elbow ligament that connects the ulna to the humerus, causing the elbow to become unstable.
Lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow): Comprising almost half of all elbow injuries/disorders, this condition occurs due to overuse of the tendons and muscles around the outer elbow, causing pain and weakness when bending the wrist backward or spreading the fingers.
Medial epicondylitis (golfer’s elbow): This overuse injury involves the muscles and tendons of the inner elbow and is typically caused by activities in which stress is placed on the elbow while the wrist and fingers are clenched (such as grasping a tool or golf club).
Ulnar nerve entrapment/ulnar neuropathy (also called cubital tunnel syndrome): The nerve running down the inner arm can be compressed, causing tingling, numbness, or weakness in the ring and pinky fingers.
Hand and Wrist Injuries and Disorders
Carpal tunnel syndrome: Swelling of the medial nerves that run from the forearm to the hand can result in numbness, tingling, and/or weakness in the affected hand.
Compartment syndrome: Typically occurring after an injury, swelling or bleeding within an enclosed muscle space can cause painful pressure build-up, as well as decreased blood flow.
Boutonniére deformity: Inflammation or injury of the tendon in the finger can cause deformity characterized by an inability to straighten the finger.
Dupuytren’s contracture: Tissue in the palm can form knots or a thick cord under the skin, causing the fingers to contract.
Ganglion cyst: This benign, fluid-filled lump that forms in the wrist or hand can vary in size and cause pain with wrist activity.
Mallet finger: The tendon in the end finger joint or thumb joint can be injured after being hit by an object, such as a ball, and result in the inability to straighten the digit.
The skilled orthopaedic surgeons at CSMOS also provide orthopaedic surgery to treat:
- Foot and ankle injuries and disorders
- Hip problems
- Osteoarthritis
- Sprains
- Strains
- Sciatica
- Scoliosis
- Back injuries
- Cartilage and muscle damage
If you are experiencing pain or discomfort of the bones, joints, muscles, or other soft tissue due to injury or wear and tear, the board-certified orthopaedists at CSMOS are here to help. Our doctors offer accurate diagnoses and innovative, cutting-edge treatments to restore every patient to an active, healthy lifestyle.
Sports Medicine: Injuries and Prevention
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