Orthopedics
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Bone, muscle, and joint pain can happen to anyone, whether you are a professional athlete, an active senior, or somewhere in between. Watertown Regional Medical Center’s orthopedic specialists support individuals in and around Watertown and the surrounding communities with muscle, bone, and joint injuries that cause pain, physical limitation, and reduced quality of life.
Orthopedic Care in Watertown, WI
Orthopedic Services at Watertown Regional Medical Center
The orthopedic specialists at Watertown Regional Medical Center offer a full range of the most advanced surgical orthopedic care techniques. These board-certified and fellowship trained providers offer solutions in the following categories:
- Foot & Ankle
- Ankle Replacement surgery
- Cartilage restoration procedures
- Foot and ankle fusions
- Ligament repairs and reconstruction
- Nerve releases
- Tendon repair and reconstruction
- Hand & Upper Extremity
- Arthroscopy and minimally invasive surgery
- Bone nonunion repair
- Bone reconstruction of extremities
- Joint replacement
- Mohs Reconstruction of Hand & Extremity
- Nerve transfer
- Plastic surgery
- Hip
- Joint replacement surgery
- Revision joint replacement surgery
- Direct anterior total hip replacements
- Joint preservation
- Knee
- Joint replacement of the knee
- Revision joint replacement of the knee
- Robotic-Assisted knee replacements
- Arthroscopic surgery of the knee
- Joint preservation
- Shoulder
- Arthroscopy
- Rotator cuff repair
- Shoulder labral repair surgery
- Reverse total shoulder replacement
- Spine
- Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement
- Cervical Spinal Fusion
- Laminoplasty
- Lumbar Spinal Fusion
- Microdiscectomy
- Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
- Sports Medicine
Many of these care treatments include minimally invasive techniques, which reduce pain, shorten recovery time, and leave minimal scarring. The orthopedic physicians will work with you on a diagnosis and treatment plan to help you return to the activities you love.
Your Orthopedics Care Team
Watertown Regional Medical Center takes a collaborative approach to orthopedic treatment to provide you with the highest quality care. The orthopedic physicians partner with clinicians like those listed below to help you achieve your best outcome:
- Advanced practice providers (APPs)
- Athletic trainers
- Nurse navigators
- Occupational therapists
- Physical therapists
- Physicians
- Radiologists and radiology technologists
- Specialized nurses
Approach to Care
Just as every patient is different, so is every treatment plan. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to orthopedic care. The orthopedic team at Watertown Regional Medical Center personalizes your care by taking into account:
- The cause of your pain
- The severity of your pain
- When your pain began
- Your activity level
- Your lifestyle
Take A Joint Health Assessment
If you feel like joint pain is getting in the way of everyday activities like gardening, biking, or playing with kids or grandkids, we may be able to help. Answer a few questions to see if you should speak with a provider about finding the right treatment.
TAKE A JOINT HEALTH ASSESSMENT
When to See an Orthopedic Specialist
Joint pain is common, so how do you know when it warrants a visit with an orthopedic specialist? If you have lasting pain that is keeping you from your normal activities or daily life, consider making an appointment.
Common reasons to see an orthopedic specialist include:
- Arthritis in your elbow, hip, or knee
- Limited range of motion
- Muscle or joint pain that started after an accident or injury
- Pain that lasts for months or years
- Soft tissue injuries that are not healing on their own
- Tingling or numbness in your hands
- Trouble climbing stairs
- Trouble walking or standing without discomfort or pain
- Worsening hip or knee pain
Watertown Regional Medical Center’s orthopedic specialists can evaluate and diagnose your concerns, offer treatment, and provide orthopedic surgery if needed.
Making a Diagnosis
The orthopedic doctors at Watertown Regional Medical Center are specialists in diagnosing and treating joint pain. As part of your evaluation and diagnosis, they will consider:
- A physical exam
- The strength of your muscles
- Your medical history
- Your range of motion
- Your opinions and pain level
As a result of the exam, your doctor may ask you to have an X-ray or an MRI. These tests will help the doctor make an accurate diagnosis.
Orthopedic Surgery: What to Expect
In some cases of orthopedic injury or joint pain, surgery will be recommended. The orthopedic surgeons at Watertown Regional Medical Center are board-certified and fellowship trained in specialties including foot & ankle, hand and upper extremity, hip, knee, shoulder, spine, and sports medicine.
They pride themselves on utilizing the latest technology and surgical techniques, tailoring the care they provide to the specific needs of each patient. Included is arthroscopic surgery, a minimally invasive technique used to diagnose and treat joint problems. Arthroscopic surgery is commonly performed in the shoulder, elbow, knee, hip, hand, wrist, foot, or ankle.
Other patients may require full joint replacement surgery. In each case, the orthopedic surgeons at Watertown Regional Medical Center perform surgical procedures to lessen pain, reduce recovery time, and allow you to regain the full use of the joint as soon as possible.
A rehabilitation program with our physical and occupational therapists will help you get back to functioning at your fullest potential following surgery.
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