What Age-Related Issues Can PRP Treat?
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a revolutionary treatment for many issues, including age-related joint pain and injuries. Read on to learn what other issues PRP can treat as you age.
When Orthopedic Surgery is Necessary
At some point in your life, you’ll likely experience some kind of injury — whether it be a broken bone or a ligament sprain. There are also degenerative diseases that can affect your bone and joints that can affect you as you get older. In any case, when conservative treatments just don’t help, or your condition is severe, orthopedic surgery may be necessary to get you back on your feet.
At Alpha Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, our amazing team of surgeons has the solution for all of your orthopedic problems. Whether your condition is new, or you’ve been dealing with chronic pain for some time, our staff can help you kick the pain for good.
Orthopedic conditions that warrant surgery
You use your musculoskeletal system for just about every single daily task you do. This sets you up for injury or chronic conditions that can affect your activities. Whenever you have pain that affects your daily routine, you should see one of our doctors, especially when it goes on for longer than a few days.
Just about any orthopedic condition can result in surgery, but some injuries are more prone to end in surgical intervention. Some of the injuries or conditions that you might need surgery for include:
- ACL tears
- Rotator cuff tears
- Broken bones
- Osteoarthritis
- Pinched nerves
- Strains or sprains
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
If you’ve ever been unlucky enough to have dealt with any of these conditions, you know how much these issues can affect your life. Anti-inflammatories, rest, and physical therapy can help, but might not always fix the issue. This is when our surgeons recommend orthopedic surgery.
In most cases, surgery is the last resort, owing to its invasive nature. However, there are times that our surgeons need to do surgery right away, including:
- Joint infections
- Nerve damage/problems
- Open bone fractures
- Pain or weakness in your arms or legs
Another reason for orthopedic surgery is compartment syndrome. This is when you have a buildup of pressure from fluids or bleeding in your muscles. If not treated quickly with surgery, this condition can cause permanent damage. Although other forms of orthopedic surgery aren’t necessarily urgent, it can help you overcome musculoskeletal issues that just don’t go away.
Types of orthopedic surgery
Orthopedic surgery deals with any of the issues you may face within your musculoskeletal system. It’s a very wide scope of practice, and involves many different parts of your body. This includes not only your bones and muscles, but also other structures, such as:
- Ligaments
- Tendons
- Joints
- Nerves
Our team consists of orthopedic surgeons, some of which are knee pain specialists and shoulder pain specialists. However, our surgeons can treat almost any orthopedic problem you might suffer from. Whether our surgeons are dealing with your hip or your shoulder, there’s a type of orthopedic surgery that can help you regain your life back.
At Alpha Orthopedics, we specialize in many types of orthopedic surgery. Some of they specialized surgical procedures our surgeons provide include:
- ACL reconstruction
- Hip replacements
- Shoulder arthroscopy
- Rotator cuff repair
- Hip replacement
- Knee replacement
Our surgeons also deal with sports injuries and also broken bones. All of these conditions may warrant surgery if they’re acute in nature, or if they don’t get better with other forms of treatment. At the end of the day, the decision to undergo surgery is up to you and our surgeon. If the benefits outweigh the risks, and you’re sidelined from your daily life, orthopedic surgery may be just what you need.
When you need pain relief and you’re ready to consider orthopedic surgery, call one of our conveniently located offices in Texas, or book an appointment with one of our doctors online today.
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