Treatment of orthopedic conditions must account for a variety of factors. There are different methods used to treat many common orthopedic problems.
Braces & Supports
 Braces and supports can help compensate for injured joint and can help support weak muscles. There are many types of braces and supports that can be purchased and it is important to understand the appropriate treatment in order to best help your condition.
- Knee Braces
- Elbow Clasp
- Ice & Heat Wraps
- Walking Aids
- Using a Cane
- Walking With Crutches
- Shoe Inserts
Casts
 Casts are used for treatment of many types of fractures as well as for post-surgical immobilization. Caring for a cast is an important part of treatment.
Tips:
- Elevate the cast
Elevate the injured extremity. This is most important to prevent swelling in the initial days following the injury.
- Exercise the extremity.
Even if your arm is in a cast, you shouldn't neglect the fingers that are dangling out! If exercise causes pain, alert your doctor.
- Apply an ice bag to the cast.
Icing the injury also helps to reduce swelling. If you attempt icing the broken bone, be certain you keep the cast dry.
Rehabilitation & Therapy
Rehabilitation is used in some situations as the primary treatment, and in others it is used as an adjunct to another treatment such as surgery. While physical therapy is the best known type of rehabilitation, there can be many different types of rehabilitation.
 Physical Therapy- Stretching Techniques
- Exercises for Your Knee
- Exercises for Your Shoulder
- Back Stretches & Exercises
- Pulled Muscle Treatment
- Pilates for Rehab
- Ice & Heat Application
- Post-Surgical Rehab
 Medications
Common medications used to treat orthopedic conditions include nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (e.g. Motrin, Aleve, Naprosyn, Celebrex), Glucosamine, and others.
 Injections
Injections are a frequently used to administer medications for orthopedic conditions. The most commonly used injection is cortisone; a medication that is easily given with few side effect.
Surgery
Surgery is used for treatment of many orthopedic problems. In some cases, surgery is recommended as an initial treatment, but most often surgery is used when other treatments fail to relieve symptoms.
 Types of Knee Surgery- Knee Replacement
- Hip Replacement
- Shoulder Replacement
- Ankle Replacement
- Alternatives to Joint Replacement
- Back Surgery
Arthroscopic Surgery
 Arthroscopic surgery uses small incisions and a camera inserted into a joint to perform surgical procedures. While not all surgery can be performed arthroscopically, this has become the standard treatment for many common joint problems.
- Knee Arthroscopy
- Hip Arthroscopy
- Shoulder Arthroscopy
- Elbow Arthroscopy
- Wrist Arthroscopy
- Ankle Arthroscopy
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