Arthroscopy Center - Pompano Beach, FL
Pompano Beach Orthopedic Surgeon Doctors for ArthroscopyType 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 Pompano Beach * Peter F Merkle MD  leone centre for Orthopaedic care  leone centre for Orthopaedic care  leone centre for Orthopaedic care  leone centre for Orthopaedic care  leone centre for Orthopaedic care  leone centre for Orthopaedic care  leone centre for Orthopaedic care  Retina Group of Florida  Alan S Routman MD  leone centre for Orthopaedic care  Broward Orthopaedic Specialists  Broward Orthopaedic Specialists  Mitchell S Seavey MD PA  Northwest Broward Orthopaedic Associates  Northwest Broward Orthopaedic Associates  Northwest Broward Orthopaedic Associates  Glenn I Sharfin MD  Nile R Lestrange MD PA  Orthopedic Center for Minimally Invasive Joint Replacement  Maher Helmy MD  John E Bodden MD  Kessler Sports Medicine Center  Paul I Meli & Jack M Trainor MDs  Satish J Shah MD  Kessler Sports Medicine Center  Peter R Sciarretta MD  Florida Orthopedic & Spine Center  Holy Cross Medical Group Lighthouse Orthopedics  Holy Cross Medical Group Lighthouse Orthopedics  Holy Cross Medical Group Lighthouse Orthopedics  Holy Cross Medical Group Lighthouse Orthopedics  Holy Cross Medical Group Lighthouse Orthopedics  Holy Cross Medical Group Lighthouse Orthopedics  East Coast Orthopaedics  East Coast Orthopaedics  Mitchell Pollak MD  South Florida Spine Clinic  South Florida Spine Clinic  Anthony T Schiuma MD  Anthony T Schiuma MD  Total Orthopaedic Care  Total Orthopaedic Care  Total Orthopaedic Care  Martin E Hale MD PA  Total Orthopaedic Care  Robin G Simon DO  Sports Medicine Associates of S FL PA  Sports Medicine Associates of S FL PA  Orthopedic Specialists PA  Community Orthopedics  Sports Medicine Associates of S FL PA  Community Orthopedics  Orthopedic Specialists PA  Philip Averbuch MD  Richard D Berkowitz MD  Yehuda Fishfeld MD  Arthur L Germain MD PA  Orthopaedic Center of South Florida PA  Broward Hand Center Inc  Florida Orthopaedic Center  Barney C Horvath MD  Keith A Kurland MD  Oxford Orthopedics  Andrew S Ellowitz MD  Peter J Romano II MD  Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Center  Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Center  Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Center  Stein Orthopedic Associates PA  Fort Lauderdale Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine PA  Orthopaedic Center of South Florida PA  Fort Lauderdale Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine PA  Fort Lauderdale Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine PA  Fort Lauderdale Orthopaedics PC  Joel L Rush DO  W Vincent Burke MD  Sein Lwin MD  Raul T Aparicio MD  Orthopaedic Associates USA  Orthopaedic Associates USA  Holy Cross Medical Group Lighthouse Orthopedics  Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center  Golden Orthopaedic Knee & Sports Center  Deepak Kapila MD  Performance Orthopedics  Richard K Lohmann MD PA  Golden Orthopaedic Knee & Sports Center  SPECIALTY ORTHOPEDIC CENTER  SPECIALTY ORTHOPEDIC CENTER  Boca Raton Orthopaedic Group Inc  Boca Raton Orthopaedic Group Inc  Boca Raton Orthopaedic Group Inc  Boca Raton Orthopaedic Group Inc  Boca Raton Orthopaedic Group Inc  Boca Raton Orthopaedic Group Inc  David A Blum MD  Alan M Lazar MD PA  Bernard F Miot MD  Orthopaedic Associates USA Pompano Beach, FloridaUpcoming Local Events2012-05-26
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ArthroscopyRead the Arthroscopy article » 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 ArthroscopyTemporomandibular 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... Other Related Arthroscopy ArticlesEmergency Contact for Pompano Beach
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Torn Meniscus
- A torn meniscus (knee cartilage) may be caused by suddenly stopping, sharply twisting, or deep squatting or kneeling when lifting heavy weight. Symptoms of a meniscal tear include pain with running or walking long distances, popping when climbing stairs, a giving way sensation, locking, or swelling. Treatment depends upon the severity, location, and underlying disease of the knee joint.
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Arthritis
- Arthritis is inflammation of one or more joints. When joints are inflamed they can develop stiffness, warmth, swelling, redness and pain. There are over 100 types of arthritis including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, lupus, gout, and pseudogout.
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Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ)
- Temporomandibular joint disorder, or TMJ, is a disorder of the temporomandibular joint(s) that causes signs and symptoms including ear pain, bite problems, headaches, dizziness, clicking sounds in the jaw, tinnitus and/or locked jaws. Behaviors or conditions that can lead to TMJ include teeth grinding or clenching, fingernail biting, habitual gum chewing, trauma to the jaw, stress, and occupational hazards. Treatment for TMJ may include heat, ice, a soft diet, antiinflammatory medications, physical therapy, stress management, occlusal therapy, correction of bite abnormalities, and surgery.
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Elbow Pain
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Torn ACL
- The anterior cruciate ligament helps to prevent the top and bottom of the knee from sliding back and forth. Symptoms and signs of a torn ACL include knee pain and swelling. Treatment of a torn ACL depends upon the health of the patient and the patient's expectations and willingness to undertake extensive physical therapy. Rehabilitation after surgical repair of an ACL tear may take more than nine months.
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Septic Arthritis
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