When you are in need of orthopaedic specialists, Thomasville Medical Center orthopaedic physicians are here to help with everything from your broken arm to your hip replacement. Learn about our Joint Center.
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Our skilled team of orthopaedic specialists use advanced technology to diagnose and treat injuries and diseases of the bones and joints. Whether you need reconstructive surgery, total joint replacement or sports medicine services, we provide expert diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation.
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Repair
Arthritis Management
Artificial Cervical Disc Replacement (PCM)
Bone Density Testing (DEXA Scan)
CT Scan
Fluoroscopy
Foot and Ankle Surgery
Hand Surgery
Joint Injections (Intra-Articular Injection)
Joint Pain Treatment
Joint Replacement
Knee Ligament Repair
Laparoscopic Surgery
Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injection
MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
Myelogram
Neck and Back Pain Treatment
Nucleoplasty
Orthopaedic Care
Pain Management and Treatment
Pediatric Surgery
Physical Therapy
Ultrasound
X-ray
Laparoscopic SurgeryLaparoscopic surgery (also known as minimally invasive surgery) is performed through multiple small incisions (1/4" to 1/2" long) using specially designed surgical instruments and viewed through a laparoscope, or surgical telescope. NucleoplastyNucleoplasty is a new, minimally-invasive procedure that offers relief to those with contained lumbar disc herniation or pain.
Lumbar Epidural Steroid InjectionAn injection of long-lasting steroid in the epidural space – that is the area which surrounds the spinal cord and the nerves coming out of it. Joint Pain TreatmentTreatment of joint pain caused by conditions such as arthritis, bursitis, gout or injury. Artificial Cervical Disc Replacement (PCM)The Artificial Cervical Disc is designed as a replacement for a damaged or diseased spinal disc.
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) RepairRepair of the ligament, located in the center of the knee, that controls rotation and forward movement of the tibia (shin bone). UltrasoundAn ultrasound, also called sonography, is a diagnostic imaging technique which uses high-frequency sound waves and a computer to create images of blood vessels, tissues and organs. Ultrasounds are used to view internal organs as they function, and to assess blood flow through various vessels. Physical TherapyPhysical therapy involves the evaluation and treatment of problems associated with mobility, balance, coordination and musculoskeletal pain. Pediatric SurgeryPediatric surgery is the treatment of disease, injury or other disorders in children by direct physical intervention, usually with instruments. Surgery involves the cutting into the skin or other organ to accomplish restoring the body to a healthful state. Pain Management and TreatmentPain management and treatment options address the whole person, not just the site of the pain. Options may include: occupational therapy, physical therapy, pain psychology, biofeedback, integrated mind-body pain program, medication management, social work, patient-controlled analgesia, epidural injections, procedural treatments, and/or implantable technologies.
MyelogramA myelogram is a specific x-ray study that allows careful evaluation of the spinal canal and nerve roots. It involves the injection of a dye or contrast material into the spinal canal. MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a diagnostic procedure that uses a combination of large magnets, radiofrequencies and a computer to produce detailed images of organs and structures within the body. Joint ReplacementSurgeons perform joint replacement surgeries for knees, hips and shoulders. Following joint replacement surgery, most patients are able to resume previous daily activities with vastly improved comfort levels and ease of movement.
Surface replacement surgery is sometimes recommended for younger, more physically active patients. Other alternatives to total joint replacement include Osteotomy, Arthroplasty and Arthrodesis. FluoroscopyFluoroscopy is an imaging technique commonly used by physicians to obtain real-time images of the internal structures of a patient through the use of a fluoroscope. CT ScanA computed tomography scan (also called a CT or CAT scan) is a diagnostic imaging procedure that uses a combination of x-rays and computer technology to produce cross-sectional images (often called slices), both horizontally and vertically, of the body. A CT scan shows detailed images of any part of the body, including the bones, muscles, fat and organs. CT scans are more detailed than general x-rays. Knee Ligament RepairKnee ligament repair is a treatment for a complete tear of a knee ligament that results in instability in the knee. The surgery involves reattaching the torn ends of the ligament or replacing the ligament with a piece of healthy tendon. A tendon from the kneecap or hamstring, for example, is grafted into place to hold the knee joint together. The tendon graft may come from the person (autograft) or from a cadaver (allograft).
Joint Injections (Intra-Articular Injection)A joint injection is a procedure used in the treatment of inflammatory joint conditions.
Bone Density Testing (DEXA Scan)A bone density test, or DEXA Scan, is a noninvasive, evaluation procedure that uses x-rays to measure bone mass or the weight of the skeleton. The amount of bone in the skeleton determines how strong it is. Bone densitometry is often used to measure bone mass in the spine, hips and arms, as these are the areas most likely to fracture when bone mass is low. Arthritis ManagementThe focus of arthritis management is to control pain, minimize joint damage and improve or maintain function and quality of life. According to the American College of Rheumatology, the treatment of arthritis might involve the following: medication, nonpharmacologic therapies and/or surgery.
Thomasville Medical Center - Joint Center
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