The word “Orthopedics” comes from the Greek words combined to mean ‘to straighten the child.’ The Department of Orthopedics at AHL provides a broad range of specialized surgical services, all related to the body’s bones, joints, and muscles. Primarily, we address injuries and diseases affecting the limbs, including the leg, hip, knee, ankle, foot, shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, and spine.
The department focuses on providing high-quality, cost-effective, specialized orthopedic care in a streamlined environment centered on wellness, mobility, and quick recovery.
Foot & Ankle
Some of the most common foot and ankle injuries are sprains, Achilles tendon injuries, shin splints, stress fractures, and muscle/tendon strains. Our surgeons treat these injuries, as well as perform corrective surgery for hammertoes and bunions. We also provide advanced treatment for tendon and joint problems, utilizing the latest surgical equipment and implants.
Knee Surgery
Advances in knee surgery, particularly through arthroscopy, have virtually eliminated in-patient treatment and significantly reduced recovery time. Patient recovery is further accelerated through pre-surgery education and reduced reliance on post-surgery casts, splints, and crutches.
Hand & Upper Extremity
We specialize in the treatment of the hand, elbow, and shoulder, and are recognized for our expertise in reconstructive bone and nerve transplants, nerve reconstruction through microsurgery, and arthroscopic techniques for shoulder treatment. Common conditions treated include tendon disorders, fractures, nerve disorders, dislocations, arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, stiff joints, ganglions, and wounds.
Pain Management
Modern spinal surgery is providing dramatic and immediate relief from chronic, debilitating back pain, restoring physical agility through innovative interpretations of traditional orthopedic techniques. Patients suffering from chronic back pain find answers at AHL and often choose our orthopedists specializing in reconstructive spinal surgery to manage their care.
Shoulder & Arthroscopy
The shoulder is one of the most flexible joints and is therefore prone to injury. Most shoulder pain occurs when soft tissues, such as muscles, tendons, and ligaments, are injured or overused. Pain in the shoulder may radiate to other parts of the body, such as the elbow or neck. Our specialists are available to identify the source of your pain and provide accurate treatment. Our surgeons have perfected techniques for repairing torn rotator cuffs (shoulder ligaments).
Limb Reconstruction & Trauma
Acute and reconstructive trauma surgeons at SRH are recognized for their expertise and extraordinary level of experience in treating fractures. Patients with severe acute injuries of the extremities benefit from the most advanced techniques of surgical stabilization as well as post-injury rehabilitation. In desperate situations, the Reconstructive Trauma Team often saves a patient’s limb and restores function.
Spine
Our surgeons practice conservatively, utilizing minimally invasive techniques whenever possible. The spinal column normally grows in a straight line from the neck to the pelvis. For some patients, during childhood, the spine begins to curve in an “S or C” shape. Left untreated, this curve may worsen, causing pain and potentially leading to serious health complications affecting the lungs and heart. Early detection allows us to identify the appropriate treatment and the optimal time for corrective action.
Total Joint Replacement
Total joint replacement is one of the greatest advances in orthopedic surgery. In this procedure, an artificial joint replaces a damaged or arthritic joint. Most commonly performed to relieve severe osteoarthritis-related pain and disability, total joint replacements help patients regain strength and mobility in hips, spines, knees, toes, and fingers, allowing them to live active, healthy lives.
