As orthopedic surgeons, we are also trained in various orthopedic subspecialties including treatment of the hand, foot, children's orthopedic disorders, sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery, arthritis and total joint replacements, orthopedic oncology, scoliosis and spinal surgery and fracture care.
Sports Medicine, also known as sports and exercise medicine (SEM), is a branch of medicine that deals with the treatment and prevention of sports and exercise-related injuries and improving fitness and performance.
Our hand bones are held in place and supported by various soft tissues. These include: articular cartilage, ligaments, muscles and tendons. Articular cartilages are smooth material that act as shock absorbers and cushion the ends of bones at each of the 27 joints, allowing smooth movement of the hand.
Arthroscopic surgery, also known as arthroscopy, is a surgical procedure to visualize, diagnose, and treat problems inside a joint using a specialized instrument known as an arthroscope.