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Orthopedic services at Aurora Medical Center in Manitowoc County
Aurora Medical Center in Manitowoc County offers leading edge, patient-centered orthopedic care from injury prevention and performance enhancement to the latest surgical techniques and comprehensive rehabilitation. Our integrated orthopedic team works with pain management and rehabilitation services ensuring our patients achieve the best possible outcome. Our orthopedic team specializes in performance enhancement, injury prevention and the diagnosis, and treatment of disorders of the musculoskeletal system, including bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles. Our goal as orthopedic specialists is to help people get back to their lives. Orthopedic proceduresThe orthopedic surgeons at Aurora Medical Center in Manitowoc County use minimally invasive procedures whenever possible to reduce pain and recovery times. Our inpatient and outpatient surgical procedures performed by highly qualified surgeons are fully integrated with other medical specialties, including pain management and rehabilitation services. Types of inpatient and outpatient procedures
Arthroscopic surgery Arthroscopy – also known as orthopedic endoscopy – is a minimally invasive outpatient surgical procedure, which uses a small scope and micro-instruments that allow orthopedic surgeons diagnose and treat problems for knees, shoulders, elbows, hips and ankles. Since only small incisions are used, the surgery is less traumatic than other procedures resulting in faster recovery times and less scarring. This procedure is commonly used for cartilage tears, ligament strains/tears, cartilage deterioration, and the removal of scars tissue and bone or cartilage chips.
Hip arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical approach to treat certain types of hip pain resulting in faster recovery. Hip arthroscopy is an alternative treatment option to hip replacements for young, active adults.
Request additional information Rotator cuff repairRotator cuff repair is a surgical procedure that helps repair damage to the rotator cuff. The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles in the shoulder and upper arm that enables the arm to move in a circular motion. The muscles are connected to the shoulder bone by tendons, which are strong, flexible cords. Tendons may become damaged from chronic misuse or injury. The most common causes for a rotator cuff tear is repetitive overhead arm motions, such as swimming, throwing a baseball, and occupations that put heavy demands on the shoulders such as construction. Total joint replacement (arthroplasty)At Aurora Medical Center in Manitowoc County, we offer joint replacement of the hip, knee, elbow or shoulder to relieve pain and improve overall function of the affected joint. Total hip replacement is a surgical procedure of the hip joint – a ball and socket joint – that removes a diseased or injured hip joint and inserts an artificial ball and socket joint. The artificial joint is called a prosthesis. The most common cause of chronic hip pain and disability is:
Total knee replacement is a surgical procedure where damaged bone and cartilage are replaced by an artificial joint. The procedure is most often performed to:
Outpatient knee replacement is a minimally invasive surgery that typically enables patients to walk the same day, either unaided or with the use of a cane. Patients who are good candidates for outpatient knee replacement receive care from a comprehensive medical management team of surgeons, nurses, physical therapists, anesthesia and pain management specialists. Shoulder and elbow replacement (shoulder arthroplasty) Shoulder replacement is often performed as a result of severe arthritis in combination with a tear in their rotator cuff. Other common causes of shoulder and elbow joint pain are:
Reverse shoulder replacement In the reverse shoulder replacement, instead of replacing the joint with an implant, the surgeon rebuilds the joint with the ball and socket in reversed order. The patient is then able to move the joint with the help of the deltoid muscle, rather than the muscles in the damaged rotator cuff. Foot, ankle & hand proceduresOur orthopedic specialists educate, diagnose and treat foot, ankle and hand problems, including joint disease, rheumatoid arthritis, post-traumatic and congenital deformities, tendon or ligaments damage, fractures and athletic injuries. We offer surgical and non-surgical treatment options. Surgical treatments include arthroscopy, ligament reconstruction, foot and ankle reconstruction, including forefoot (bunion), mid-foot and hind-foot surgery. Non-surgical treatments include diabetic foot care, orthotics, braces, casts and splints and physical therapy. Sports-related injuriesThe majority of sports injuries are caused by either trauma or the overuse of muscles or joints. Common injuries include tennis elbow, rotator cuff tears, heel injuries, lower back problems, and knee pain because of the many sports involved frequent running. Many sports-related injuries involve bruises, sprain and strains of muscles, ligaments, or tendons. Our orthopedics team specializes in:
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