Orthopedic Injuries, Conditions, and Treatments
An orthopedic doctor treats common conditions and injuries that affect muscles, joints, bones, ligaments, and tendons. When these areas of the body are affected, a specialist will diagnose the issue and create a personalized treatment plan. The top-rated doctors at OSMC provide the best care for orthopedic conditions and injuries in Michiana, including the following.
Arthritis
Arthritis is one of the most common reasons patients seek orthopedic care. Symptoms include swollen, painful joints, stiffness, and decreased range of motion, which can worsen without proper treatment. If home treatments such as ice, rest, and over-the-counter medications haven’t reduced your symptoms, an orthopedic specialist at OSMC can help. We believe in exhausting conservative treatments such as physical therapy, prescription medications, and bracing before suggesting more invasive treatments. If your condition isn’t responding to conservative treatments, total joint replacement may be your best option.
Sports-related Injuries
Sports-related injuries are common even in the most low-contact sports. Our OSMC Sports Medicine program offers a broad spectrum of care for sports injury symptoms and specialized treatment for significant injuries like ACL tears and rotator cuff injuries. Those suffering from overuse injuries, such as tennis elbow and shoulder bursitis, can benefit from the treatments and preventative education provided.
Degenerative Disc Disease
Degenerative disc disease occurs when the discs in your spine deteriorate. This deterioration can lead to pain, difficulty moving, and numbness or tingling. Conservative treatment options such as physical therapy, steroid injections, and both over-the-counter and prescription medications are often the first step in treating degenerative disc disease; however, spine surgery will be recommended when needed.
Work-related Injury
At OSMC, our Work Comp Rapid Response Team specializes in workers’ comp injuries. Our team offers comprehensive, cost-effective care to treat your injury quickly and safely while keeping track of all the details needed for adjusters and case managers. Work-related injuries include fractures, dislocations, and repetitive use injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome. Once your injury has been treated, a personalized work rehabilitation program begins to help get you back to work with new skills to prevent future injury.
Fractures
Whether you’re injured at work, playing sports, or in an accident, OSMC provides comprehensive trauma and fracture care dedicated to getting you back on your feet as quickly as possible. Every fracture is unique, and we tailor our approach to meet the needs of each patient. Minor injuries may require only casting and pain management, while severely broken bones require surgery to heal correctly. When treating fractures, immediate care dramatically improves the outcome, so don’t wait to get treated. OSMC offers three orthopedic urgent care walk-in clinics for care when you need it most.
Expert Orthopedic Specialists in Indiana
At OSMC, we are committed to providing the best orthopedic care in the region. Our orthopedic specialists are board-certified and bring years of experience to each case. If you’re suffering from an orthopedic injury or condition that isn’t responding to home treatment, book an appointment online at one of our six convenient locations in the Michiana region.
