FOOT AND ANKLE

A fractured ankle can range from a simple break in one bone, which may not stop you from walking, to several fractures, which forces your ankle out of place and may require that you not put weight on it for a few months.

Spine Surgery

The spine specialists at Platinum Orthopaedics always encourage extensive nonsurgical treatment when safe. If surgery is necessary we utilize the latest evidence based techniques and products to get the best outcomes for our patients.

SHOULDER

A shoulder separation is not truly an injury to the shoulder joint. The injury actually involves the acromioclavicular joint (also called the AC joint). The AC joint is where the collarbone (clavicle) meets the highest point of the shoulder blade.

ELBOW

The elbow joint, which connects the upper arm bone (humerus) and the forearm bones radius and ulna) helps in the forward and backward movement of the arms. The elbow also allows the arm to twist to the inside and outside.

Knee

Your knee is a complex joint with many components, making it vulnerable to a variety of injuries. Some of the most common knee injuries include fractures, dislocations, sprains, and ligament tears.

FRACTURES AND TRAUMA

A bone fracture is a medical condition in which a bone is cracked or broken. While many fractures are the result of high force impact or stress, bone fractures can also occur as a result of certain medical conditions that weaken the bones, such as osteoporosis.

HIP

The hip is a ball-and-socket joint. The socket is formed by the acetabulum, which is part of the large pelvis bone. The ball is the femoral head, which is the upper end of the femur (thighbone).

SPORTS MEDICINE

Sports injuries can occur during sports or exercise activities. Sports injuries may result from accidents, inadequate training, improper use of protective devices, or insufficient stretching or warm-up exercises. The most common sports injuries are sprains, strains, fractures, and dislocations.

JOINT REPLACEMENT

Joints are formed at the ends of two or more bones, which are connected by tissue called cartilage. Healthy cartilage serves as a protective cushion, allowing smooth, low-friction movement of the joint. If the cartilage becomes damaged by disease or injury.