ORTHOPAEDIC SERVICES
Arthroscopy Surgery
At Phoenix Ortho Injury, we pride ourselves on focusing on minimally invasive care. Arthroscopy is a procedure used for joint conditions. Originally, arthroscopy was used mainly for planning a standard open surgery. But with new tools and advanced surgical methods, many conditions can also be treated using an arthroscope. We can assist with injuries associated with the shoulders, knees, and ankles.
Knee Replacement and Repair
Knee replacement, also called knee arthroplasty or total knee replacement, is a surgical procedure to resurface a knee damaged by arthritis. Metal and plastic parts are used to cap the ends of the bones that form the knee joint, along with the kneecap. This surgery may be considered for someone who has severe arthritis or a severe knee injury.
Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery
In endoscopic surgery, the surgeon uses an endoscope—a telescope-like device with a tiny camera attached to it—to see inside the carpal tunnel and perform the surgery through a small single incision in your wrist. Endoscopic surgery may allow faster recovery and less postoperative discomfort than open release surgery.
Trigger Finger Injection
A steroid injection can be used to reduce swelling. In cases of trigger finger, liquid corticosteroids are injected into the base of the affected finger or thumb.
Corticosteroids are thought to work by reducing swelling, allowing the tendon to move freely again. This can sometimes happen within a few days of having the injection, but it usually takes a few weeks.
Trigger Finger Surgery
If steroid injections do not work, surgery may be your next best option. Your doctor’s goal in this procedure is to release the A1 pulley at the base of your trigger finger, so the tendon can slide more easily. Your surgeon will use either a needle through the skin or a scalpel through a surgical cut in your palm to cut it free.
Once the pulley is released, the surgeon will ask you to move your finger to test how well it moves. If everything looks good, the surgeon will close up the surgical cuts.
Achilles Surgery
In some cases, the Achilles tendon can tear, or rupture. This is usually due to a sudden, strong force. It can happen during tough physical activity. It can happen if you suddenly move faster or pivot on your foot. Having a foot that turns outward too much can increase your risk of a torn tendon. A ruptured Achilles tendon can cause pain and swelling near your heel. You may not be able to bend your foot downward.
During the surgery, an incision is made in the back of the calf. If the tendon is ruptured, the surgeon will stitch the tendon back together.
Shoulder and Rotator Cuff Injections
Injections to treat rotator cuff injuries typically target the small space between the bony acromion that sits on top of the shoulder and the humeral head. Rotator cuff tendons that attach to the humeral head travel through this small space, where degeneration and impingement often occurs.
Shoulder and Rotator Cuff Surgery
The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that form a cuff over the shoulder joint. These muscles and tendons hold the arm in its joint and help the shoulder joint to move in a coordinated and pain free way.
During arthroscopy, the arthroscope is inserted through a small incision. One to three additional small incisions are made to allow other instruments to be inserted.
ACL and Meniscus Surgery
Reconstruction of the ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) and repair of a torn meniscus are among the most commonly performed arthroscopic surgeries.
Within the knee, these structures perform distinct functions. The ACL helps stabilize and support the joint. There are two menisci in the knee. These c-shaped "cushions" of cartilage help protect the articular cartilage, the lining of the bones that allows them to glide smoothly against one another during motion. (Injury or loss of articular cartilage results in arthritis.) These structures also act as shock absorbers, distributing load across the knee.
Joint, Knee, Shoulder & Hip Injections
Our range of joint injections provides targeted relief for arthritis, sports injuries, and more. We offer specialized treatments for the knees, shoulders, and hips, tailoring each procedure to your needs.
