The various types of surgeries that a joint pain specialist usually does are:

  • Hip Replacement Surgery
  • Knee Replacement Surgery
  • Shoulder Arthroscopy  Surgery
  • Knee Arthroscopy Surgery

Other treatments include:

  1. Osteoarthritis: It is also known as wear and tear arthritis. It is the most common type of arthritis and occurs when the cartilage that cushions and protects the ends of your bones gradually wears away.
  2. Rheumatoid arthritis: It affects many parts of the body, but mainly the joints. The immune system which protects the body mainly produces the substance that began to attack the body. It affects large and small joints in the body and also the spine.
  3. Post-traumatic arthritis: It results from an injury to the joint. If a fracture or any breakage occurred into a joint, it will damage the articular cartilage, over time causing knee pain and limit knee function.

Most of the orthopedic doctors use surgery as a last resort for musculoskeletal issues. They do the best of everything so that they can to delay it as long as possible in favor of less invasive treatments such as medication and physical therapy. When these treatments do not provide relief for pain and symptoms, they may recommend you surgery. The most common surgeries that orthopedic doctors perform include back surgery, and ankle, knee, shoulder, and hip replacements and also perform a variety of arthroscopic procedures, which allows them to visualize, diagnose, and treat problems inside of a joint.

Tips for healthy orthopedic life are:

  • Stay active and do regular exercise.
  • Eat right and healthy Vitamin D, Calcium, supplements are good for bones.
  • Females should limit wearing high heels which disturb the actual position of your body. Always make use of shoes that provide comfort and support.
  • Healthy Habits helps you Practice good posture by always keeping both feet on the ground to distribute weight evenly and pulling your shoulders back to straighten out your spine.

The earlier you are able to get advice about a musculoskeletal issue, the sooner you may be able to start treating the problem. And also early treatment prevents various issues from becoming even more severe. An initial consultation with an orthopedic doctor, helps the doctor to isolate the problem, narrow down the cause of the issue, and explain treatment options. You may also get advice about all pain management including medication and/or injections, rehabilitation and physical therapy including a potential time frame, and ongoing orthopedic care.

Here are some other Conditions and Treatment:

  • Rotator cuff injury/shoulder tendonitis
  • Shoulder joint instability
  • Shoulder dislocation
  • Frozen Shoulder
  • Shoulder Impingement
  • Bursitis
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Thoracic outlet syndrome