General Orthopedics

At Advanced Surgery Center of Sarasota, our orthopedic physicians focus on injuries and diseases of the musculoskeletal system. This complex system includes your bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, and nerves. It’s what allows you to be active, and provides support and stability for the body. Every bone, tissue, and tendon in the body is a part of the skeleton system and a potential contributor to an orthopedic condition. Our orthopedic surgeon treats the bones, muscles, cartilage, tendons, ligaments, joints, and other connective tissue that aid in movement in patients of all ages. We use technological advancements, such as robotic surgery, to allow our orthopedic surgeon to perform complex procedures with more precision and control. This causes treatment and recovery to become much more efficient.

Types of Orthopedic Pain

Orthopedic treatments cover a large variety of pain types. However, the most common types of orthopedic pain are:

• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Arthritis
• Osteoarthritis
• Knee Pain
• Back Pain
• Fractures
• Hip Pain
• Shoulder Pain

If your orthopedic pain is interfering with your daily life, it may be time to seek an Orthopedist. A treatment plan can be created based on the intensity and cause of the pain. With over 300 bones and joints in the body, orthopedic problems can affect any area.

Symptoms of an Orthopedic Problem

Some symptoms of an orthopedic problem include:

• Constant or recurring joint pain
• Difficulty using joints after a period of activity
• Joint stiffness
• Swelling, warmth, or redness of a joint

Joint pain can cause a major disruption in your daily life. If your symptoms are severe, it may be time to seek medical treatment.

Orthopedic Elements

Orthopedic ailments can affect several parts that control movement, like:

• Bones
• Muscles
• Cartilage
• Tendons
• Ligaments
• Joints