Conditions Commonly Treated by an Orthopedics Specialist
- Posted on: Apr 24 2018
Orthopedic doctors can diagnose and treat a number of conditions related to workplace injuries. While orthopedic doctors are specialized in treating the bones and joints, this extends to many different conditions and injuries.
Here are a few of the most common conditions an orthopedic doctor can treat, and what that treatment might look like.
- ACL Injuries: The ACL connects your femur to your tibia. Unfortunately, twisting or putting pressure on your knee the wrong way can lead to damage to the ACL. While common in athletes, ACL injuries can also happen at work.
- Ankle Fractures & Sprains: Ankle fractures and sprains can happen after slips, trips, or rolling an ankle. Usually, sprains can be treated without any surgery. Fractures, on the other hand, may require an orthopedic surgeon.
- Arthritis: Arthritis can occur in the foot and ankle, hand, and knee. Osteoarthritis can occur as a result of “wear and tear” and may appear after spending long periods of time in the workforce.
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome appears as a result of repetitive motions, such as typing at a computer all day. While we don’t often think of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome as a workplace injury, it is pretty common.
- Throwing Injuries: If your job requires you to lift and move heavy objects, you may experience a throwing injury, such as a rotator cuff tear, a shoulder labral tear, or rotator cuff tendinitis.
- Wrist Fractures & Sprains: Just like ankle fractures or sprains, wrist fractures and sprains can occur relatively easily on the job. If you slip and fall and hurt your hand or wrist, you may sustain a fracture or a sprain.
These are just a few of the many conditions an orthopedic doctor can help treat. If you’ve recently been injured while at work, it’s important that you find the treatment and help you need to reduce pain and fix the condition.
If you’re in the New York City area, Maximum Orthopedics can help you throughout the entire treatment process. To talk about your injury and potential treatment for your condition, contact one of our three convenient locations today.
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