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Damaged bones and joints can cause significant pain and limit your ability to function the way you would like. At the Comprehensive Orthopedic and Spine Center at Mountain Vista Medical Center we offer a variety of orthopedic services - from advanced diagnostic imaging technology, to innovative surgical procedures, to physical therapy and rehabilitation programs – all designed to help you get back on track. Among the services we provide are:
- Arthroscopic surgery
- Bone and joint care for hands, elbows, shoulders, ankles, knees and hips
- Ligament reconstruction
- Repair of broken bones
- Total joint replacement
- Treatment for spine and back conditions
- Treatment for sports injuries
- Treatment of work-related injuries
- Carpel tunnel release
- Treatment for foot and ankle conditions
Advances in orthopedic care
Not long ago, a serious bone or joint problem meant major surgery was inevitable. But now, many joints can be repaired with minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques.
In arthroscopic procedures, an orthopedic specialist makes incisions about the size of a buttonhole and inserts a tiny camera and pencil thin instruments into the joint. The camera transmits images to a monitor, which the surgeon uses to view the procedure. This remarkable technology allows the surgeon to repair tears and other joint problems without major surgery.
Many arthroscopic procedures do not require an overnight hospital stay. Patients return to the comforts of home sooner and generally experience less pain and faster healing.
Joint replacement
Hip and knee replacement can help many people with debilitating joint pain return to active lives. Joints are formed at the ends of two or more bones connected by tissue called cartilage. Healthy cartilage provides a cushion for the bones, but when the cartilage is damaged or wears away, the bones can rub against each other, causing great pain. Joint replacement can reduce pain, restore movement to the joint, and improve the overall quality of a patient’s life.
When only a portion of the joint is damaged, a surgeon may be able to perform partial joint replacement. In other cases, a total joint replacement is required and involves inserting artificial joints, called implants. Joint replacement typically requires a few days in the hospital for recovery and rehabilitation.
Joint replacement typically requires a few days in the hospital for recovery and rehabilitation. Designated as an Aetna® Institutes of Quality® Orthopedic Surgery Facility -Total Joint Replacement, the dedicated team of physicians on the medical staff at Mountain Vista excels in clinical performance, access and efficiency for orthopedic care.
Spine Treatment
Eight out of 10 adults will experience an episode of acute back pain at some point in their lifetime. The Comprehensive Orthopedic and Spine Center at Mountain Vista Medical Center specializes in the management of degenerative and acute conditions of the spine. We are focused on providing advanced programs that include non-surgical interventions as well as the latest surgical treatments available, including minimally invasive spinal surgery. Some of the spine conditions that we treat include:
- Disc degeneration
- Disc herniation
- Fractures of the spine
- Osteoporosis
- Spinal stenosis
- Spondylolisthesis
Non-Surgical
Not every damaged bone or joint will require surgery. We provide several non-surgical options, including:
- Epidural spinal injections
- Exercise
- Facet joint injection
- Physical therapy
- Stereotactic radiosurgery
Foot and Ankle
Our goal is to provide treatment options to keep you on your feet, enjoying your daily activities. Some of the foot and ankle conditions that we treat include:
- Ankle sprain
- Bunions
- Hallux rigidus
- Metatarsal fractures
- Morton’s neuroma
- Plantar fasciitis
- Tendonitis and tendonosis
- Toe fractures
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