What to Know About Orthopedic Surgery
If you have experienced an accident or injury resulting in damage to your bones, ligaments, tendons, joints, and muscles, you can benefit from orthopedic surgery. The doctors at Paragon Surgical Center in Saint Thomas, VI, provide a wide range of medical services, including orthopedic surgery.
How Orthopedic Surgery Can Help You
Orthopedic surgery can help repair and restore function to your entire body or focus on one area. Some of the most common areas of focus include hips, knees, shoulders, elbows, hands, spine, ankles, and feet.
Another reason you might need orthopedic surgery is if you have a medical condition affecting your mobility. Some of the most common medical conditions requiring orthopedic surgery include:
- Osteoporosis
- Osteoarthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Spinal stenosis
- Disk problems
- Bone tumors
Your orthopedic surgeon may decide on less invasive treatments first, before recommending surgery. Depending on the injury, your orthopedic surgeon may recommend medications and rehabilitation or physical therapy.
If you need orthopedic surgery, your orthopedic surgeon will be your guide as to what to expect during and after surgery, how long your recovery period is, what to do and what not to do while you recover, and rehabilitation after your surgery. Some orthopedic surgeries may be performed on an outpatient basis, but most orthopedic surgeries require a short stay in the hospital, to help you heal. Your surgeon can discuss this with you.
The goal of orthopedic surgery is to restore your mobility and functionality, which will improve your quality of life. Orthopedic surgery can repair and restore damaged areas, giving you back flexibility and range of motion. Staying active throughout your life is important, and orthopedic surgery can help you enjoy an active life.
Want To Know More?
To find out more about orthopedic surgery and how it can help you, talk with the experts. Call the doctors at Paragon Surgical Center in Saint Thomas, VI. You can reach them by calling (340) 715-7874, so call today.