Memorial Medical Center’s orthopedic services include consultation, inpatient management and outpatient treatment for problems arising from acute and chronic injuries and/or changes in the musculoskeletal system. Whether by accident, overuse, or long-term wear and tear, our bones, cartilage, muscles, tendons and ligaments may breakdown. Our team of orthopedic specialists delivers a full-range of services dedicated to the prevention, diagnosis and rehabilitation of joint, skeletal, and muscular injury and disease.
Diagnostics
Orthopedic surgeons use a variety of diagnostic tests to help identify the specific nature of your musculoskeletal injury or condition. Orthopedists also use results of these tests to plan an appropriate course of treatment. Here are some of the most frequently used diagnostic tests for musculoskeletal injuries and conditions.
- Blood Tests
- Bone Density Test
- CT Scan
- Ultrasound
- Electromyography
- Flexibility Tests
- Joint Aspiration and Analysis
- Laboratory Studies
- MRI
- Muscle Tests
- Nerve Conduction Study
- Physical Examination
- Range of Motion Testing
- X-rays
Orthopedic Surgery
Memorial Medical Center has a team of highly specialized orthopedic surgeons specializing in:
Physical Therapy
Memorial Medical Center’s physical therapists perform a comprehensive evaluation in which they evaluate posture, range of motion, functional movement, pain, and strength. Orthopedic physical therapy is administered through one-on-one care to better fit the patient’s specific needs to help the patient recover the skills and develop the strategies to resume their daily activities. On average, therapy session generally last 30-to-60 minutes and may include stretching, manual therapy and exercises, as well as educating the patient on their condition.
It is the goal of Memorial Medical Center’s orthopedic physical therapists to help patients:
- Restore physical function
- Enhance skills needed to perform daily activities
- Build strength and endurance
- Improve balance and mobility
- Optimize independence