Orthopedic Service Program - Dignity Health Mercy Gilbert Medical Center - Gilbert

Physical therapy, also known as physiotherapy, is a service that teaches patients movements and exercises to improve their strength, flexibility, and range of motion. Physical therapy is used to help people recover physical injury, chronic conditions, and disabilities.

Joint replacement is a surgical procedure that is performed when a joint is severely worn or damaged. It involves the partial or complete removal of the old, damaged joint, replacing it with an artificial joint.

Hip replacement is a surgical procedure in which the hip joint is replaced by a prosthetic implant. A total hip replacement replaces both sides of the joint,

Arthroscopy is a surgical procedure orthopedic surgeons use to visualize, diagnose, and treat problems inside a joint.

Arthrography is a type of imaging test used to look at a joint. It may be done if standard x-rays do not show the needed details of the joint structure and function.

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) uses a magnetic field and computer generated radio waves to create detailed images of the organs and tissues in your body.

Ultrasound imaging uses sound waves to produce pictures of the inside of the body. It is used to help diagnose the causes of pain, swelling and infection in the body and to examine a baby in pregnant women and the brain and hips in infants.

Myelography is a diagnostic imaging test generally done by a radiologist. It uses a contrast dye and x-rays or computed tomography to look for problems in the spinal canal.

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) repairs often require extensive rehab and knee surgery to repair the ligament. The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the four ligaments that make up the knee joint.

A computed tomography (CT or CAT) scan allows doctors to see inside your body. It uses a combination of x-rays and a computer to create pictures of your organs, bones, and other tissues.

Arthroscopy is a surgical procedure orthopedic surgeons use to visualize, diagnose, and treat problems inside a joint.

Hand injury can be due to an injury, overuse, or chronic health condition. Common hand injuries include carpal tunnel syndrome, osteoarthritis, tendinitis, and disorders of the fingers and thumb. Treatment will depend on the specific issue with the hand, but may include using the R.I.C.E. (rest, ice, compression, elevation) method, wearing a brace or splint, or buddy taping fingers for additional support.

Sports medicine is a fast-growing healthcare field that focuses on the treatment of athletic injuries. Sports medicine healthcare providers help to prevent illness and injury and treat sports-related injuries.

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.

Foot and ankle institutes are devoted to the study, diagnosis, and medical and surgical treatment of disorders of the foot, ankle, and lower extremity.

Orthopedic testing includes tests that are designed to detect and diagnose diseases, disorders, and injuries related to the musculoskeletal system. examples of tests that are performed include blood tests, imaging tests, muscle function tests, bones scans, flexibility tests, and joint aspiration.

A corn forms because of friction from shoe pressure against bones of the foot or toes. A bunion is an enlargement of the bone or tissue around a joint on the foot.

Foot fractures are bone breaks that happen in the bones of your foot there are many different types of foot fractures.

Plantar fasciitis is the inflammation of the thick ligament that runs across the bottom of the foot to connect the heel bone to the toes. This condition results in a stabbing pain at the heel that is often worse in the morning. It can be treated with physical therapy, steroid injections, shoe inserts, and in severe cases, surgery.

In most cases, back and neck pain may have many different causes. They include: Overuse, strenuous activity, or improper use, such as repetitive or heavy lifting.

The average adult human body has 206 bones and a countless number of joints, ligaments and tendons. With so many moving parts, it is understandable that there would be a long list of problems and orthopedic conditions that may affect the human body. Orthopedic conditions most commonly treated by our surgeons include sports injuries, fractures and degenerative diseases.

Arthritis is the swelling and tenderness of one or more of your joints. The main symptoms of arthritis are joint pain and stiffness, which typically worsen with age.

A fracture is a break in a bone. If the broken bone punctures the skin, it is called an open or compound fracture.

The average adult human body has 206 bones and a countless number of joints, ligaments and tendons. With so many moving parts, it is understandable that there would be a long list of problems and orthopedic conditions that may affect the human body. Orthopedic conditions most commonly treated by our surgeons include sports injuries, fractures and degenerative diseases.

A hip fracture is a break in the top quarter of the thigh bone, which is also called the femur. A hip fracture is a serious injury, the risks and complications of which rise with age and can be life-threatening.

An overuse injury is a type of muscle or joint injury, such as tendinitis or a stress fracture, that's caused by repetitive trauma and typically stems from training errors.

Achilles tendon problems often cause pain, stiffness, and swelling in the back of your leg near your heel. Achilles tendon injuries can be treated with rest and medicines to help with the inflammation.

A fracture describes a break in one or more of the bones. A sprain is the term that describes damage to ligaments when they are stretched beyond their normal range of motion.

Your foot has 26 bones and 33 joints, and your ankle joint has three bones. Throughout both your foot and ankle, you have numerous ligaments, tendons, nerves and muscles. This means there are many opportunities for something to go wrong and cause a health issue.

Your foot has 26 bones and 33 joints, and your ankle joint has three bones. Throughout both your foot and ankle, you have numerous ligaments, tendons, nerves and muscles. This means there are many opportunities for something to go wrong and cause a health issue.