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Arthroscopy Center - Kentwood, MI

Kentwood Orthopedic Surgeon Doctors for Arthroscopy

Type of Physician: Orthopedic Surgeon

What is a Orthopedic Surgeon ?

A certification by the Board of Orthopaedic Surgery; practitioners focus on the investigation, preservation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. Birth defects, trauma, infections, tumors and metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system are problems cared for by the orthopaedic surgeon.

Specialty: Orthopaedic Surgery

Common Name: Orthopedist

Orthopedic Surgeon Doctors in Kentwood *

James R Kosiur DO
James R Kosiur
2591 44th St SE
STE 102
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 281-2773

Grand Rapids Orthopedics
Peter S Vasiu
2591 44th St SE
STE STE 103
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 281-7000

Cheryl Sales DO
Cheryl Sales
2060 43rd St SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 281-1426

West Michigan Orthopaedics
Walter M Braunohler
1000 E Paris Ave SE
East Paris Medical Ctr STE STE 215
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 949-8945

Donald P Condit MD
Donald P Condit
1000 E Paris Ave SE
STE 115
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 954-1442

West Michigan Orthopaedics
Karl C Roberts
1000 E Paris Ave SE
East Paris Medical Ctr STE STE 215
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 949-8945

West Michigan Orthopaedics
Patrick M Zietz
1000 E Paris Ave SE
East Paris Medical Ctr STE STE 215
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 949-8945

Michigan Medical PC Orthopaedics
Susan M Day
4069 Lake Dr SE
STE 315
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 464-2860

Michigan Medical PC Orthopaedics
Erik C Hedlund
4069 Lake Dr SE
STE 315
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 464-2860

K Thomas Crocker DO
Keith Thomas Crocker
4300 Cascade Rd SE
STE 103
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 245-4513

David Frye DO
David Frye
4300 Cascade Rd SE
STE 103
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 243-7900

Orthopaedic & Spinal Associates
Casey R Bartman
751 Kenmoor Ave SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 956-7716

Melissa A DeNiel MD
Melissa A DeNiel
877 Forest Hill Ave SE
STE C
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 949-4400

Michigan Street Orthopedic Specialists PC
Randy F Lovell
1300 Michigan St NE
STE 200
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 774-9515

Michigan Street Orthopedic Specialists PC
Peter Ugolini
1300 Michigan St NE
STE 200
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 774-9515

River Valley Orthopedics PC
Kim J Eastman
350 Lafayette Ave SE
FL 4
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 456-8515

River Valley Orthopedics PC
John Healey
350 Lafayette Ave SE
FL 4
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 456-8515

River Valley Orthopedics PC
Timothy D Henne
350 Lafayette Ave SE
FL 4
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 456-8515

River Valley Orthopedics PC
Kevin R Kane
350 Lafayette Ave SE
FL 4
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 456-8515

River Valley Orthopedics PC
Tim R Lenters
350 Lafayette Ave SE
FL 4
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 456-8515

River Valley Orthopedics PC
Dale R Mead
350 Lafayette Ave SE
FL 4
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 456-8515

River Valley Orthopedics PC
David T Rispler
350 Lafayette Ave SE
FL 4
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 456-8515

River Valley Orthopedics PC
Geoffrey Sandman
350 Lafayette Ave SE
FL 4
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 456-8515

Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan
John G Anderson
1111 Leffingwell Ave NE
STE 100
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 459-7101

Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan
Donald Bohay
1111 Leffingwell Ave NE
STE 100
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 459-7101

Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan
J Todd Brown
1111 Leffingwell Ave NE
STE 100
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 459-7101

Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan
Charles Bukrey
1111 Leffingwell Ave NE
STE 100
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 459-7101

Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan
Scott D Burgess
1111 Leffingwell Ave NE
Hand Surgery STE 200
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 957-4263

Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan
Robert L Demaagd
1111 Leffingwell Ave NE
STE 100
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 459-7101

Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan
Kenneth J Easton
1111 Leffingwell Ave NE
STE 100
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 459-7101

Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan
James R Ellis
1111 Leffingwell Ave NE
STE 100
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 459-7101

Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan
Gregory J Golladay
1111 Leffingwell Ave NE
STE 100
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 459-7101

Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan
Julian Kuz
1111 Leffingwell Ave NE
Hand Surgery STE 200
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 957-4263

Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan
Thomas A Malvitz
1111 Leffingwell Ave NE
STE 100
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 459-7101

Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan
John D Maskill
1111 Leffingwell Ave NE
STE 100
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 459-7101

Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan
Thomas M Matelic
1111 Leffingwell Ave NE
Hand Surgery STE 200
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 957-4263

Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan
B Kent Maupin
1111 Leffingwell Ave NE
Hand Surgery STE 200
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 957-4263

Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan
David P Petersen
1111 Leffingwell Ave NE
Hand Surgery STE 200
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 957-4263

Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan
Randolph Russo
1111 Leffingwell Ave NE
STE 100
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 459-7101

Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan
Scott Russo
1111 Leffingwell Ave NE
STE 100
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 459-7101

Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan
William Schwab
1111 Leffingwell Ave NE
Hand Surgery STE 200
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 957-4263

Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan
James R Stubbart
1111 Leffingwell Ave NE
STE 100
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 459-7101

Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan
Peter C Theut
1111 Leffingwell Ave NE
Hand Surgery STE 200
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 957-4263

Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan
Dean J Toriello
1111 Leffingwell Ave NE
Hand Surgery STE 200
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 957-4263

Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan
Mark Asperheim
230 Michigan St NE
STE 300
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 459-7101

Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan
James Bakeman
230 Michigan St NE
STE 300
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 459-7101

Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan
David J Bielema
230 Michigan St NE
STE 300
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 459-7101

Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan
Terrence J Endres
230 Michigan St NE
STE 300
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 459-7101

Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan
Michael RF Jabara
230 Michigan St NE
STE 300
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 459-7101

Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan
Clifford B Jones
230 Michigan St NE
STE 300
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 459-7101

Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan
James R Ringler
230 Michigan St NE
STE 300
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 459-7101

Michigan Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine PC
Kyle R Randall
2911 Knapp St NE
STE STE A
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 451-9925

Hastings Orthopedic Clinic
James L Horton
840 Cook Rd
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 945-9520

Hastings Orthopedic Clinic
Kenneth S Merriman
840 Cook Rd
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 945-9520

David O Peterson DO PC
David O Peterson
200 S Taft St
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 772-9296

Allegan Orthopaedics
Mark W Warner
551 Linn St
STE 220
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-5571

Shoreline Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Clinic PLC
Michael Cheek
370 N 120th Ave
STE 20
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 396-5855

Shoreline Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Clinic PLC
Michael Dean
370 N 120th Ave
STE 20
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 396-5855

Shoreline Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Clinic PLC
Jon Hop
370 N 120th Ave
STE 20
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 396-5855

Shoreline Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Clinic PLC
Richard M Howell
370 N 120th Ave
STE 20
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 396-5855

Shoreline Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Clinic PLC
Timothy W Powers
370 N 120th Ave
STE 20
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 396-5855

Shoreline Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Clinic PLC
Stephen A Urbin
370 N 120th Ave
STE 20
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 396-5855

Shoreline Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Clinic PLC
Joel R Wolfe
370 N 120th Ave
STE 20
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 396-5855

Rowe Orthopaedic Center
James D Gilbert
2318 Gull Rd
STE STE A1
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 353-9821

Rowe Orthopaedic Center
Bruce A Rowe
2318 Gull Rd
STE STE A1
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 353-9821

Neurosurgery Of Kalamazoo PC
Bruce E Dall
1541 Gull Rd
STE 200
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 343-1264

The Spine Center
C T Nicholas
4029 W Main St
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 382-2225

K Valley Orthopedics
Harry W Burdick
315 Turwill Ln
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 343-8170

K Valley Orthopedics
Quinter Burnett
315 Turwill Ln
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 343-8170

K Valley Orthopedics
Scott Free
315 Turwill Ln
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 343-8170

K Valley Orthopedics
Steven F Kokmeyer
315 Turwill Ln
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 343-8170

K Valley Orthopedics
Robert D Morren
315 Turwill Ln
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 343-8170

K Valley Orthopedics
Terry L Nelson
315 Turwill Ln
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 343-8170

K Valley Orthopedics
Mark A Veenstra
315 Turwill Ln
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 343-8170

K Valley Orthopedics
Thomas G Willmeng
315 Turwill Ln
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 343-8170

Michigan Orthopedic Surgery & Rehabilitation PC
Alan A Halpern
6565 W Main St
STE 235
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 544-4715

Midwest Orthopedic Surgery PC
David J Christ
601 John St
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 349-3350

Midwest Orthopedic Surgery PC
Robert Gorman
601 John St
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 349-3350

HealthCare Midwest Spine & Scoliosis Center
Michael Kasten
601 John St
Ste M 206b STE STE M206C
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 488-8355

Midwest Orthopedic Surgery PC
Bernard Roehr
601 John St
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 349-3350

Midwest Orthopedic Surgery PC
Bruce A. Rowe
601 John St
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 349-3350

MSU/KCMS Orthopedic Surgery
Dale E Rowe
1000 Oakland Dr
Orthopaedic Surgery
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-6200

MSU/KCMS Orthopedic Surgery
Michael Stoesz
1000 Oakland Dr
Orthopaedic Surgery
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-6200

MSU/KCMS Orthopedic Surgery
Cameron Vanlaningham
1000 Oakland Dr
Orthopaedic Surgery
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-6200

MSU/KCMS Orthopedic Surgery
Benjamin Wilson
1000 Oakland Dr
Orthopaedic Surgery
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-6200

MSU/KCMS Orthopedic Surgery
Matthew Bollier
1000 Oakland Dr
Orthopaedic Surgery
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-6200

MSU/KCMS Orthopedic Surgery
Grant Bowman
1000 Oakland Dr
Orthopaedic Surgery
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-6200

MSU/KCMS Orthopedic Surgery
Joseph Chess
1000 Oakland Dr
Orthopaedic Surgery
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-6200

MSU/KCMS Orthopedic Surgery
H Steven Cline
1000 Oakland Dr
Orthopaedic Surgery
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-6200

MSU/KCMS Orthopedic Surgery
Scott Deering
1000 Oakland Dr
Orthopaedic Surgery
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-6200

MSU/KCMS Orthopedic Surgery
Avinash Jadhav
1000 Oakland Dr
Orthopaedic Surgery
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-6200

MSU/KCMS Orthopedic Surgery
James Jastifer
1000 Oakland Dr
Orthopaedic Surgery
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-6200

MSU/KCMS Orthopedic Surgery
Kenneth Kozlow
1000 Oakland Dr
Orthopaedic Surgery
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-6200

MSU/KCMS Orthopedic Surgery
Lacey Rao
1000 Oakland Dr
Orthopaedic Surgery
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-6200

MSU/KCMS Orthopedic Surgery
Lucas Richie
1000 Oakland Dr
Orthopaedic Surgery
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-6200

Kalamazoo Orthopaedic Clinic
Mark A Noffsinger
2490 S 11th St
STE STE 201
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 343-1535

Kalamazoo Orthopaedic Clinic
Todd Ream
2490 S 11th St
STE STE 201
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 343-1535

Kalamazoo Orthopaedic Clinic
Thomas G Ryan
2490 S 11th St
STE STE 201
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 343-1535

Kalamazoo Orthopaedic Clinic
Christopher William Uggen
2490 S 11th St
STE STE 201
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 343-1535

Hand Surgery Center of Southwest Michigan PLC
Larry R Walton
1220 W Milham Ave
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 382-9900

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Arthroscopy

What is arthroscopy?

Arthroscopy is a surgical procedure by which the internal structure of a joint is examined for diagnosis and/or treatment using a tube-like viewing instrument called an arthroscope. Arthroscopy was popularized in the 1960s and is now commonplace throughout the world. Typically, it is performed by orthopedic surgeons in an outpatient setting. When performed in the outpatient setting, patients can usually return home after the procedure.

The technique of arthroscopy involves inserting the arthroscope, a small tube that contains optical fibers and lenses, through tiny incisions in the skin into the joint to be examined. The arthroscope is connected to a video camera and the interior of the joint is seen on a television monitor. The size of the arthroscope varies with the size of the joint being examined. For example, the knee is examined with an arthroscope that is approximately 5 millimeters in diameter. There are arthroscopes as small as 0.5 millimeters in diameter to examine small joints such as the wrist.

If procedures are performed in addition to examining the joint with the arthroscope, this is called arthroscopic surgery. There are a number of procedures that are done in this fashion. If a procedure can be done arthroscopically instead of by traditional surgical techniques, it usually causes less tissue trauma, results in less pain, and may promote a quicker recovery.

For what diseases or conditions is arthroscopy considered?

Arthroscopy can be helpful in the diagnosis and treatment of many noninflammatory, inflammatory, and infectious types of arthritis as well as various injuries within the joint.

Noninflammatory degenerative arthritis, or osteoarthritis, can be seen using the arthroscope as frayed and irregular cartilage. Recently, for isolated cartilage wear in younger patients, repair of crevasses in th...

Recommended Reading Related to Arthroscopy

Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ) »

What is the temporomandibular joint?

The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the area directly in front of the ear on either side of the head where the upper jaw (maxilla) and lower jaw (mandible) meet. Within the TMJ, there are moving parts that allow the upper jaw to close on the lower jaw. This joint is a typical sliding "ball and socket" that has a disc sandwiched between it. The TMJ is used throughout the day to move the jaw, especially in biting and chewing, talking, and yawning. It is one of the most frequently used joints of the body.

The temporomandibular joints are complex and are composed of muscles, tendons, and bones. Each component contributes to the smooth operation of the TMJ. When the muscles are relaxed and balanced and both jaw joints open and close comfortably, we are able to talk, chew, or yawn without pain.

We can locate the TMJ by putting a finger on the triangular structure in front of the ear. The finger is moved just slightly fo...

Emergency Contact for Kentwood

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Nearby Kentwood Hospitals *

Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services
300 68th St SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616)455-5000

Forest View Hospital
1055 Medical Park Dr SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616)942-9610

Spectrum Health Blodgett Campus
1840 Wealthy St SE
East Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616)774-7444

Metro Health Hospital
5900 Byron Center Ave SW
Wyoming, MI 49519
(616)252-7200

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital
235 Wealthy St SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(800)528-8989

Saint Mary's Health Care
200 Jefferson Ave SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616)685-6090

Spectrum Health Kent Community Campus
750 Fuller Ave NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616)486-3000

Helen DeVos Children's Hospital
100 Michigan St NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616)391-9000

Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus
100 Michigan St NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616)391-1774

Zeeland Community Hospital
8333 Felch St
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616)772-4644

Pennock Hospital
1009 W Green St
Hastings, MI 49058
(269)945-3451

Spectrum Health United Hospital
615 S Bower St
Greenville, MI 48838
(616)754-4691

Holland Hospital
602 Michigan Ave
Holland, MI 49423
(616)392-5141

Allegan General Hospital
555 Linn St
Allegan, MI 49010
(269)673-8424

Ionia County Memorial Hospital & Health System
479 Lafayette St
Ionia, MI 48846
(616)527-4200

Borgess Pipp Hospital
411 Naomi St
Plainwell, MI 49080
(269)685-0700

North Ottawa Community Hospital
1309 Sheldon Rd
Grand Haven, MI 49417
(616)842-3600

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