Orthopedics

We Take Our Bones, Muscles, And Joints For Granted Until We Find Ourselves In Need Of Orthopedic Treatment.

Whether through trauma, overuse, or wear and tear, almost all of us at one stage in our lives will be affected by muscle, joint, or bone problems. People of all ages are in need of orthopedic treatment. Effective treatment and rehabilitation is vital to keep you moving unimpeded and prevent problems from recurring.

You might associate orthopedics with broken bones, or joint replacement surgery, but orthopedic doctors deal with a much broader set of issues associated with the musculoskeletal system.

Here Is A List Of Some Of The Conditions And Symptoms We Deal With At Our Bronx Clinic.

Arthritis and degenerative joint conditions

Back pain

Bone tumors

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Dislocations

Fractures

Gout

Joint pain

Muscular disorders

Osteoarthritis

Osteoporosis

Psoriatic joint disease

Rheumatic disease

Spinal disorders

Sports injuries

Sprained and torn ligaments

Tendonitis and tennis elbow

As we get older, past injuries can resurface, affecting our mobility and quality of life. In adulthood, our bodies are not as effective at healing themselves, and any injury sustained can have a knock-on effect, especially if it is not dealt with quickly and effectively. Take care of your future self by taking your condition seriously and seeking specialist medical advice from an orthopedic doctor.

Here are a few facts about common orthopedics and some common problems we treat here at Westchester Medical Healthcare.

Orthopedics: An Overview

Orthopedic complaints are the most common reason to seek medical care.

One in seven Americans has an orthopedic impairment.

Over seven million Americans required hospitalization for orthopedic conditions.

Bone Fractures

The average person in the developed world sustains 2 fractures in their lifetime.

Up until aged 45, men are more likely to fracture their bones. Above age 45, the tables turn and women are more likely to sustain a fracture.

Osteoporosis (a disease relating to bone density) is most common in postmenopausal women.

There's no use cocooning yourself at home: over 40% of all falls that lead to injury in older people happen at home.

Sports Injuries

Adolescent athletes are most likely to be injured while playing sports.

Emergency departments deal with 2.5 million sports-related injuries each year.

The knee is the most commonly injured joint.

Our Bronx-based orthopedic surgeons offer arthroscopic knee surgery — a type of keyhole surgery used to diagnose and treat problems with the knee.

Arthritis

19.9% of adults in the Bronx have been diagnosed with arthritis.

Gout is a type of arthritis that is on the rise in the U.S. People who are obese are four times more likely to get gout.

Arthritis is also connected with heart disease and diabetes.

Two-thirds of people with arthritis are of working age (18-64) despite being thought of as a condition that affects the elderly.

Osteoarthritis is the main reason people require knee replacement surgery.

Each year, over 600,000 knee replacement surgeries are performed in the U.S.

Shoulder Pain And Back

50% of 55-64-year-olds live with chronic shoulder pain.

Recent studies have shown that shoulder pain in adolescents and young adults is also much more widespread, most likely owing to increased technology usage.

Back pain is the most commonly stated reason for missed work in the U.S. and accounts for 264 million lost days of work.

While most back pain is relieved with rest and over-the-counter pain killers22, if your pain is severe, isn't improving with rest, or occurs with other symptoms such as numbness, don't shrug it off. See an orthopedic doctor.

Here At Westchester Medical Healthcare

We’re committed to keeping you moving. Staying active helps to prevent many diseases and ailments, so making sure you retain your full range of movement for as long as possible is critically important, especially as we age.

We understand that being out of work as a result of an injury can be devastating, and cause extra stress that can affect your recovery, which is why we assist in workers’ compensation cases where personal injury has been sustained at work or as a result of an accident or fall.

Whatever stage of life you’re in, our orthopedist is dedicated to giving the best possible service, from accurate diagnosis to quick, safe, and effective treatment and rehabilitation. It’s important to us not only to treat the immediate problem, but to ensure, whenever possible, that problems do not recur in the future.