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iThanks to joint aches and pains, many people find that everyday activities like gardening, biking, golfing, and even playing with kids or grandkids may bring more pain than pleasure. If you can relate, we may be able to help. Answer a few questions to see if you should speak with a provider about finding the right treatment to help put the go in your get-up-and-go again.
SageWest Health Care's orthopedic specialists focus on supporting patients with injuries to muscles, bones and joints that cause pain, physical limitation and reduced quality of life. Our orthopedic specialists offer a full range of the most advanced medical and surgical care that includes total joint replacement, foot, hand and upper extremity surgery, arthroscopy, trauma and fracture repair, arthritis treatment and sports medicine expertise. Many of these care treatments include minimally invasive techniques. Minimally invasive techniques benefit patients because they reduce pain, shorten recovery time, and leave minimal scarring. Our orthopedic physicians work with each patient for diagnosis and treatment with the goal of improving quality of life.
Additionally, we offer top specialists in orthopedics who provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient physical therapy and rehabilitation services to help you.
Orthopedic pain has many different causes and an accurate diagnosis is crucial to getting the appropriate treatment.
The orthopedic physicians at SageWest Health Care are specialists in diagnosing and treating joint pain. As part of your evaluation and diagnosis, we will review your history along with performing a physical exam, including testing your range of motion and strength of muscles.
As a result of the exam the doctor may ask you to have an X-ray or an MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging). These tests will help the doctor make a diagnosis. (If you already have X-rays, please bring them with you)
We offer many effective treatment options and always begin treatment with the least invasive methods first. In more severe cases of joint pain, surgery may be recommended. Arthroscopic surgery is a minimally-invasive technique used to diagnose and treat joint problems. SageWest Health Care's orthopedic surgeons use highly specialized instruments, inserted through incisions about one-half inch in size, to reconstruct joints.
Other patients may require full joint replacement surgery. In each case, our orthopedic surgeons perform surgical procedures to lessen pain, reduce recovery time and allow you to regain the full use of the joint as soon as possible. A rehabilitation program will help you get back to function to your fullest potential following surgery.
To find a doctor call 307.856.4161 or 307.332.4420.