Orthopedics at Dignity Health in Sacramento, CA
Services We Offer
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Sports Medicine
Sports medicine is a branch of medicine that is focused on the care of athletes and the treatment of sports injuries, which are injuries obtained while engaging in sports or exercise. These injuries can be as minor as a bruise or small cut or they can be more severe, such as a concussion, sprain, strain, fracture, dislocation, or muscle or ligament tear.
Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic surgery is a procedure that is performed to repair or replace damaged bones, joints, and connective tissue. Examples of surgical procedures that can be done include hip replacement, knee replacement, shoulder replacement, and ACL reconstruction.
Ceramic
Medical ceramics are those which repair or replace musculoskeletal hard connective tissues. For hip prostheses, the principal ceramic is high-density, high-purity, fine-grained polycrystalline alumina.
Bracing
Bracing is an orthopedic appliance or apparatus applied to the body, particularly the trunk and lower limbs to support the weight of the body, correct or prevent deformities, or to control involuntary movements.
Orthopedic Services
Orthopedics is a branch of medicine that focuses on the care of the musculoskeletal system. This system is made up of muscles and bones, as well as joints, ligaments, and tendons.
Robotic Surgery
Robotic surgery, or robot-assisted surgery, allows doctors to perform many types of complex procedures with more precision, flexibility and control.
Spine Procedures
Spine surgeries or procedures are done to manage spinal disorders caused by injury, infection, degenerative disease, blockage of the blood supply, or compression. This care includes medication, pain management, physical therapy, and surgery when required.
Joint Replacement
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.
Conditions Treated
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Hand Injury
Our Orthopedic services program is designed help to alleviate pain and increase mobility from a variety of disorders caused by sports injuries, trauma, degenerative diseases and other conditions. Through orthopedic surgery, rehabilitation and other treatment options we are equipped to handle a variety of repairs from head-to-toe.
Nerve Compression Injuries
Nerve compression injuries are injuries, often repetitive use injuries, that result in the compression of a nerve in the body. Nerve compression leads to a decrease in sensation or numbness in the area of the body to which the nerve supplies feeling.
Femoroacetabular Impingement
Femoroacetabular impingement is a condition in which extra bone grows along the bones that form the hip joint.
Fractures
A fracture is a break in a bone. If the broken bone punctures the skin, it is called an open or compound fracture.
Ruptured Discs
Ruptured discs occur when the soft center of a spinal disc pushes through a crack in the exterior casing.
Bone Spur
Bone spurs are bony projections that develop along bone edges. Bone spurs often form in your joints. They can also form on the bones of your spine.
Broken Bones
Broken bones, also called fractures, can be caused by trauma, overuse, and diseases that weaken bones. The main symptom of a broken bone is pain.
Lower Back Pain
Lower back pain is one of the most common sources of chronic pain for individuals. In most cases, this lower back pain is the result of spinal degeneration or injury to the muscles, joints, ligaments, or discs.
Dislocation
A dislocation is an injury to a joint in which the ends of your bones are forced from their normal positions.
Disc Herniations
Disc herniation's are condition that are often the result of gradual wear and tear and can lead to disc degeneration.
Hand Injuries (Splinting)
Our Orthopedic services program is designed help to alleviate pain and increase mobility from a variety of disorders caused by sports injuries, trauma, degenerative diseases and other conditions. Through orthopedic surgery, rehabilitation and other treatment options we are equipped to handle a variety of repairs from head-to-toe.
Bone Infection
Osteomyelitis is an infection in a bone. Infections can reach a bone by traveling through the bloodstream or spreading from nearby tissue. Infections can also begin in the bone if an injury exposes the bone to germs.
Back Injury
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.
Herniated Disk
A herniated disc is an abnormal protrusion of a spinal disc most often in the lumbar region of the spine.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common condition that causes pain, numbness, and tingling in the hand and arm. The condition occurs when one of the major nerves to the hand is compressed as it travels through the wrist.
Elbow Pain
Elbow pain is often caused by overuse or injuries when playing sports, hobbies and jobs require repetitive wrist or arm movements and arthritis.
Joint Injuries
Joint injuries are injuries to one or more joints in the body. these injuries are typically caused by a bicycle accident, contact sports, and care accidents. They include sprains, fractures, and dislocations.
Trauma
Trauma is a term that describes the emotional or psychological response to a horrifying event, such as sexual assault, a motor vehicle accident, or war. The term is also used to describe the physical damage to the body when it has suffered severe injury.
Bone Injuries
Orthopedics is a branch of medicine that focuses on the care of the musculoskeletal system. This system is made up of muscles and bones, as well as joints, ligaments, and tendons.
Hand And Foot Conditions
Our Orthopedic services program is designed help to alleviate pain and increase mobility from a variety of disorders caused by sports injuries, trauma, degenerative diseases and other conditions. Through orthopedic surgery, rehabilitation and other treatment options we are equipped to handle a variety of repairs from head-to-toe.
Scoliosis
Scoliosis is a sideways, or "S," curvature of the spine that occurs most often during the growth spurt just before puberty. While scoliosis may be caused by serious medical conditions such as cerebral palsy and muscular dystrophy, the cause of most scoliosis is unknown, and when mild, typically require minimal or no treatment.
Hip Fractures
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.
Sprains
Sprains are common injuries, particularly in athletes and other physically active people. A sprain occurs when the ligaments that hold the bones together at a joint become overstretched or torn.
Tendinitis
Tendinitis is inflammation or irritation of a tendon and is usually caused by sudden sharp movements, repetitive movements, or having poor posture or technique while at work or playing sports.
Knee Pain
Knee pain can be caused by issues with the joints or the surrounding soft tissues, such as the ligaments and muscles. Knee pain can be caused by injury to the joint or soft tissues, arthritis and other chronic conditions, or the wear that comes with aging.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Dignity Health Orthopedics in the Sacramento, CA area
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