General Orthopedics
At University Orthopedic Care, our team of highly skilled physicians is dedicated to providing comprehensive orthopedic care to our patients, for conditions from fractures to bone breaks, regardless of how complex their condition may be. We take pride in using a multidisciplinary approach to diagnose, manage, and treat a wide range of orthopedic conditions, whether they require the expertise of a specialist or general orthopedic care. Our focus is on patient-centered care, with an emphasis on patient education and non-surgical treatments whenever possible, to ensure our patients can return to their normal activities with minimal discomfort and downtime.
General Orthopedic Conditions
General orthopedic conditions include conditions that do not require the expertise of a particular orthopedic specialist. These include common conditions that affect men and women of all ages. General orthopedic conditions our physicians see often include:
- Fractures
- Tendonitis
- Arthritis
- Sprains and strains
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Wrist fracture
Other common conditions our physicians treat regularly include:
Bursitis is a painful condition that causes the small, fluid-filled sacs — called bursae — that cushion the bones, tendons, and muscles near your joints to become inflamed. This inflammation leads to symptoms such as pain, swelling, and loss of movement in the affected area. Bursitis can cause chronic pain in many patients and is often treated with physical therapy and anti-inflammatory medications. In severe cases, bursitis may require surgical treatment.
Your General Orthopedic Appointment
Oftentimes, patients will let us know that they have never seen an orthopedic specialist before. If this is the case for you, we encourage you to review what you can expect from your general orthopedics appointment at University Orthopedic Care.
Your orthopedic appointment typically starts with an overview of your symptoms and your medical history. Your provider may ask you a series of questions about your previous surgeries, any conditions you deal with day-to-day, and what pain you are currently experiencing. It is important you be open and honest with your provider, as they will be better able to help you get back to feeling like yourself again.
After your initial consultation, your provider will then begin their diagnostic process. This will involve evaluating your affected areas using either physical palpations and/or moving your joints. Your provider may also recommend X-ray imaging if they suspect you have a bone fracture or break. After evaluation, your provider will be able to provide you with an accurate diagnosis of your condition.
At University Orthopedic Care, we strive to provide our patients with the tools and resources they need to understand their orthopedic condition. This allows patients like you to better understand their treatment options and the preventive measures recommended by their provider. Comprehensive educational materials can be found online through our website or be provided to you during your appointment with one of our providers.
Once your provider has diagnosed your condition, they will develop a complete treatment plan that is tailored to your individual needs. Your provider will take into account the severity of your condition as well as your current lifestyle to provide you with a treatment plan that is both effective and realistic to fit into your routine.
At University Orthopedic Care, your care does not just end at your treatment plan. Instead, we provide each of our patients with further education to help them prevent their condition from reoccurring in the future. Whether your condition was caused by an injury or wear and tear over time, your provider will follow up with you and provide you with guidelines to help you continue living your life pain-free and with full mobility for the long term.
Treatment for Fractures and Bone Breaks Near Me in Florida
The expert doctors at University Orthopedic Care look forward to meeting you so you can start living your life without limits once again. If you have any questions about the general orthopedic services that we can offer to you and your loved ones for fractures and more, please contact us today. To get started on your journey to greater mobility and reduced pain, we encourage you to request an appointment online.