Sports Injury Doctor Beverly Hills – Orthopedic Surgeons
April 19, 2011 7:32 am | No Comments
Orthopedic Surgery is the surgical treatment of diseases and injuries affecting the musculo-skeletal system. The aim of orthopedic surgery is to restore lost function in any part of the musculo-skeletal system to allow the patient to return to his/her former way of life. Common procedures involve knee, hip and shoulder surgery and surgery to treat severe back pain. Orthopedic Surgeon Los Angeles offers medical and surgical care of the highest standards using the most up-to-date and cutting edge procedures to patients in Los Angeles and its surrounding areas. Although his services cover the full range of orthopedic conditions, knee surgery is his special interest. Wherever possible, Orthopedic Surgeon Los Angeles uses the latest minimally invasive surgical techniques to reduce recovery time.
While Orthopedic Surgeons are focused on the operative treatment of musculo-skeletal injuries, Sports Physicians are doctors who specialize in the non-operative treatment of these injuries. A Sports Physician is an excellent point of contact for injured patients as approximately 90% of all injuries are non-surgical. If surgery is needed, the Sports Physician can expedite referral to an Orthopedic Surgeon.Serving Los Angeles and its nearby areas, Sports Injury Doctor Beverly Hills provides specialist treatment for sports injuries and other disorders of the joints, muscles and back, including arthritis and ligament injuries. Whether it is a sports injury or an orthopedic condition, Sports Injury Doctor Beverly Hills ensures that the condition is examined and treated so that it has the best possible impact on the whole body health and lifestyle.
Patello-Femoral Replacement Surgery Los Angeles was established in response to a specialist need for the management of knee disorders. It offers the highest quality of surgical care to knee problems, including the best standards in clinical skill and nursing care. Patello-femoral Replacement Surgery is performed for arthritis affecting the back of the kneecap. In about 10% of arthritis patients, the majority of knee symptoms come from a worn kneecap. Surgery involves the removal of a small thickness of the damaged bone from the front of the femur (thigh bone) and the back of the patella (kneecap). The patello-femoral replacementprosthesisis then fitted inside the space and attached to the bone with cement. Subsequent to surgery, post-operative rehabilitation is carried out to exercise the new knee replacement. A patello-femoral prosthesis lasts for approximately 10 years and younger patients are usually preferred for Patello-Femoral Replacement Surgery.
At Knee Replacement Surgery Beverly Hills, expert orthopaedic surgeons carry out knee replacement surgery for patients from Los Angeles and it’s surrounding areas.The main reason for any patient having a knee replacement performed is to rid them of their arthritic pain. A knee replacement is an operation to replace the damaged or worn parts of the thigh and shin bones, which form the knee joint, with metal and plastic parts that glide over each other smoothly. During surgery, a single incision is made down the front of the knee. The knee cap is moved to one side so that the joint can be reached. When the joint has been replaced, the incision is closed with stiches or clips. A knee replacement usually takes one to two hours and normally requires a hospital stay of up to five nights. After surgery, physiotherapeutic exercises help patients to recovery. Knee replacement surgery is generally very safe, and for most people the benefits in terms of improved mobility and less discomfort, are greater than the disadvantages.