整形外科

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Orthopaedic surgeons focus on preventing, diagnosing 和 treating disorders 和 injuries of the bones, 关节(包括关节炎), 韧带, 肌腱和肌肉. Some are generalists 和 others specialize in a certain area of the body (for example, 手, 脚和脚踝, 脊柱或膝盖)或运动医学.

At Olympic Medical Physicians, we offer orthopaedic consultation 和 treatment in 洛杉矶港和 Sequim, making it convenient for patients to receive care 和 attend follow-up appointments. If you’re experiencing joint pain, you may benefit from seeing an orthopaedic specialist. Ask your provider for a referral or call (360) 565-0999 了解更多信息.

Orthopaedic 外科医生劳伦·拉森，医学博士, 和德克·古日，做

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Robotic-Assisted 膝关节置换 at OMC

外科医生 Dr. 德克挖和 Dr. 托马斯Herschmiller perform total 和 partial knee replacements right here at OMC, utilizing robotic-assistance from Smith+Nephew’s CORI surgical system, the most advanced navigation technology in knee replacements.

在一起,博士. Gouge和Dr. Herschmiller provide world-class knee replacement options for residents of the Clallam County area.

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When a patient visits Olympic Medical Physicians for an orthopaedic consultation, the first provider they are likely to meet is a certified physician assistant (PA-C). Physician assistants play an important role across the spectrum of orthopaedic care, performing many tasks that allow orthopaedic surgeons to focus on offering the best treatment possible.

当病人来访时, the physician assistant obtains a detailed history of the body part in question 和 reviews the patient’s medical records. They will also perform a physical exam of the body part, 如果已经安排了成像, 与患者一起复查图像.

The physician assistant is the surgeon’s second set of 手 during surgical procedures, typically helping by setting up equipment 和 assisting in exposing bones during surgery. Physician assistants see patients during office follow-up visits 和 perform tasks such as changing casts, administering injections or initiating physical or occupational therapy when appropriate.

Physician assistants often have more time to answer patients’ questions 和 explain treatments 和 follow-up care.

控制关节疼痛

Osteoarthritis is the most common cause of joint pain 和 instability in older adults. The risk for osteoarthritis increases with age, 和 the effects on daily life may appear gradually.

People with osteoarthritis will experience pain 和 stiffness in the 手, 脖子, 腰, 臀部和膝盖. 在讨论手术选择之前, a physician might recommend the following conservative treatments for osteoarthritis:

运动可以促进血液流动, 柔韧性和心脏力量, as well as decrease pain 和 maintain weight. Try joint-friendly options, such as cycling, walking or water aerobics.
Hot 和 cold treatments can help minimize pain. 加热垫, hot compresses or a hot shower can increase blood flow 和 reduce soreness, while cold packs can reduce inflammation. Ask your provider which treatment could best relieve your osteoarthitis pain.
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications treat inflammation 和 pain associated with osteoarthritis. Over-the-counter options include aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen 和 naproxen sodium. Ask your provider or pharmacist which option is right for you.

常见矫形外科手术

你应该遭受骨科损伤吗, 肌肉骨骼疾病, or the degenerative effects of arthritis, ask your provider for a referral to our team of orthopaedic surgeons 和 physician assistants. We specialize in the following orthopaedic services 和 procedures:

Cortisone Injections: knees, shoulders, 手, 肘s, ankles
注射:膝关节
腕管和扳机指
Fracture Care: reductions, splints, casts
全关节置换术: shoulders, hips, knees
关节镜手术: shoulder (rotator cuff repair, 上唇/胶囊修复, calcific tendonitis) 和 knee (meniscal repairs/excisions, ACL重建, 肌腱修复)

全关节置换术

Total joint replacement generally is recommended for older individuals, but advanced ceramic 和 other implant technologies available at Olympic Medical now make artificial joints a good option for younger patients as well.

关节镜手术

关节镜-小, minimally invasive incision — procedures for the shoulder, 肘, ankle 和 knee also are available at Olympic Medical. Advantages of such procedures include less post-operative pain 和 reduced scarring. 病人 undergoing arthroscopic procedures may experience a quicker return to activity compared to those who receive traditional, 开放手术.

Using a sophisticated computer navigation system, surgeons can precisely pinpoint where to make bone resections during a total joint replacement. 外科医生 also can create a custom cutting block for patients by entering information about a patient’s joint into a computer, which creates an image on a screen that surgeons use as a guide.