The knee joint is the largest joint in the body, and one of the most complex. The knee is made up of ligaments, tendons, cartilage, and bone. The most common knee injuries are menisical tears and ligament ruptures. There is a vast variety of conservative treatment options for knee injuries, and as a last resort minimally invasive arthroscopic surgical procedures can be performed to alleviate pain and repair the damage.

Using state of the art in house x-ray equipment, access to the finest bracing options, as well as working closely with some of the top-rated physical therapists, you can be assured you are in the best hands.

It occurs when the cartilage between your joints begins to wear down over time causing inflammation and pain. This type of arthritis can cause pain in your knees, hips, ankles, elbows, wrists, etc. There are several ways we can treat osteoarthritis conservatively, and if need be our orthopedic surgeon can sit down with you and talk about joint replacement options.

Fractures are typically diagnosed by x-ray and depending on the type of fracture may require surgical correction or casting and bracing. Both OrthoGo locations are equipped with in office x-ray machines to help the providers properly diagnose and treat your fracture accordingly.

A sprain is caused by the overstretching or tearing of a ligament. A strain is caused by the overstretching or tearing of a tendon or muscle. Both sprains and strains commonly effect the ankle, knee, wrist, and back. Treatment of sprain and strains typically involve lots of rest, and depending on the severity may require immobilization by bracing, and even surgery if the ligament or tendon is torn too severely. Our providers will be able to help guide you through this process to get you back on your feet.

Typical conditions are stress fractures, tennis elbow, runner’s knee, shin splints, Achilles tendinitis, shoulder tendinitis, etc. Our team of providers will work directly with you on treatment for these conditions, so you can get back to doing the things you love the most.

It is a common condition that happens when the median nerve in the hand becomes compressed. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome can be diagnosed with a physical examination as well as electrodiagnostic studies. Typically, when diagnosed early, it can be treated with conservative treatment such as bracing, NSAIDS, activity changes, and cortisone injections. When all conservative treatment options have failed, a carpal tunnel release is recommended to relieve the pressure on the nerve.

There are two different types of rotator cuff tears, partial and complete. Symptoms can vary from person to person depending on the severity of the tear. A person may have difficulty raising their arms above their head, hear clicking or popping, or have weakness in your shoulder. A doctor can diagnosis a rotator cuff tear with a physical examination, as well as advanced imaging such as an MRI. Conservative measures are typically taken initially to see if it will improve your pain level and prolong a surgical procedure. Conservative treatment for rotator cuff tears usually begins with physical therapy to strengthen the muscles in your shoulder, as well as NSAIDS, and cortisone injections. When this fails, the doctor may recommend surgical intervention. This type of surgery is performed arthroscopically and, in an outpatient setting.