Atención ortopédica
Los médicos ortopédicos, llamados ortopedistas, brindan atención para los huesos y las articulaciones. Esto incluye dolor de rodilla, reemplazo total de la articulación, problemas que afectan la columna vertebral, entre otros. Es posible que deba visitar a un ortopedista si tiene artritis u osteoporosis, o si recientemente ha sufrido un esguince, una torcedura o una fractura de hueso.
Orthopedics in Nashville, Tennessee
Our South Nashville orthopedic team specializes in minimally invasive treatments and surgeries for your bone and joint health.
The Joint and Spine Center at TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center is dedicated to your wellness. The orthopedic specialists at our 20-bed, boutique concept center expertly treat conditions and injuries affecting the muscles, bones, spine and joints using the most advanced and effective techniques.
Are your bones and joints healthy?
When something is wrong with your bones or joints, it can be painful and debilitating. We offer quick knee and hip health risk assessments to help you get started on a path to recovery and wellness.
Orthopedic conditions we treat
Our Joint and Spine Center team is committed to getting you back to an active lifestyle. We treat a variety of bone, joint and spine conditions including:
- Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Degenerative disc disease
- Dislocations and fractures
- Herniated discs
- Neck, spine and back pain
- Osteoporosis
- Rotator cuff injuries
- Scoliosis
- Spinal fractures
- Spinal stenosis
- Sports injuries
- Sprains and strains
Orthopedic services at the Joint and Spine Center
From arthritis and chronic joint pain to surgery for osteoporosis and carpel tunnel, our skilled orthopedic surgeons are experienced in a wide range of surgical procedures.
Orthopedic treatment options
We will begin treatment with the safest and simplest options, such as rest or splinting. If your injury or illness is resulting from another treatable condition, such as diabetes or a hormone disorder, we may address that issue first to see if your health improves.
Other treatment options for orthopedic injuries and illnesses include:
- Noninvasive pain management
- Physical therapy
- Steroid injections
- Surgery
Arthroscopy
An arthroscope is an instrument that looks like a long tube with a miniature camera on the end. During an arthroscopy, the instrument is surgically guided to examine a joint. This minimally invasive procedure is performed to:
- Diagnose an injury or disease
- Remove bone or cartilage
- Repair tendons or ligaments
Joint replacement
Joint replacement is a surgical operation. Parts of a damaged or arthritic joint are removed and replaced with a plastic, ceramic or metal device, referred to as a "prosthesis." The prosthesis is designed to give you the same range of motion as a healthy, normal joint.
Types of joint replacement surgery we perform include:
- Knee replacement
- Hip replacement
- Shoulder replacement
Diagnostic services
Orthopedic care starts with imaging tests. For example, X-rays are commonly used to check for fractures or dislocations. We also offer advanced diagnostic exams, such as bone density tests, to detect osteoporosis and other serious conditions.