Orthopedic Surgeon

An orthopedic surgeon specializes in diagnosing and treating injuries and conditions affecting the bones, joints, and muscles. Touch Stone Rehabilitation & Health Center, located in the Prince’s Bay neighborhood of Staten Island, New York, ensures patients receive expert evaluation and treatment from skilled orthopedic surgeons. With both nonsurgical options and advanced surgical procedures, the team ensures patients receive the proper care for long-term recovery. Contact Touch Stone Rehabilitation & Health Center to learn more about the orthopedic surgeon’s role or schedule a consultation online today.

What does an orthopedic surgeon do?

An orthopedic surgeon diagnoses and treats musculoskeletal problems, performing operations on joints, bones, connective tissues, and muscles.

Touch Stone Rehabilitation & Health Center typically begins treatment with nonsurgical options unless there’s a clear need for surgery to be the first choice — for example, a poorly healed fracture.

When surgery is likely to be the best option, the team refers patients to an approved orthopedic surgeon, who uses advanced techniques to repair or replace damaged tissues and restore mobility.

What conditions can an orthopedic surgeon help with?

An orthopedic surgeon treats a wide range of conditions, including the following:

• Fractures
• Sports injuries
• Arthritis
• Tendon and ligament tears
• Cartilage injuries
• Spinal disorders
• Joint degeneration

Patients with long-term pain or those who haven’t found relief through other treatments may also benefit from a consultation with an orthopedic surgeon.

Does an orthopedic surgeon only perform surgery?

Orthopedic surgeons take a whole-person approach, requiring patients to undergo less invasive treatments before resorting to surgery. Touch Stone Rehabilitation & Health Center’s team finds that most patients improve with conservative treatments, such as:

• Physical therapy
• Chiropractic care
• Acupuncture
• Massage therapy
• Ultrasound therapy
• Cold laser therapy
• Manual therapy
• Trigger point injections
• Corticosteroid injections

The team may recommend a referral to an orthopedic surgeon if these methods don’t effectively manage chronic pain.

You should consider seeing an orthopedic surgeon if you have persistent joint pain, limited mobility, or an injury that isn’t healing correctly. Early evaluation can prevent further damage and help you return to your normal activities more quickly.

Postsurgical care will likely involve areas where the Touch Stone Rehabilitation & Health Center team excels, such as physical rehabilitation and pain management.

What types of operations do orthopedic surgeons perform?

Standard procedures orthopedic surgeons perform include:

• Full and partial joint replacements
• Tendon repair
• Ligament reconstruction
• Spinal decompression
• Fracture repairs

Where possible, they use minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques that require several small incisions rather than open surgery. The surgeon tailors each procedure to the patient’s specific needs to restore function and reduce pain.

Working with the Touch Stone Rehabilitation & Health Center team, orthopedic surgeons deliver skilled, compassionate care with a focus on long-term recovery and improved quality of life. Call the office to learn more about orthopedic surgery or schedule a consultation online today.