When Do You Need An Orthopedic Surgeon?

An orthopedic surgeon specializes in injuries and surgeries involving the musculoskeletal system. In other words, the muscles and skeletal system that allow you to move. When thinking about my own encounters with an orthopedic physician, I realized my son and I had seen one on more occasions than I originally thought. My son has broken both his wrist and his foot, which required multiple visits. And I have a condition called Charcot-Marie-Tooth, which causes a high arch and hammer-toes, in addition to other problems, and has caused me to visits to an orthopedic doctor more than once. Other conditions that might send you to an orthopedic physician would be sports injuries such as ACL tears or strains or other torn ligaments, carpal tunnel problems, hip replacement, foot, ankle, or hand and finger problems or spine problems including scoliosis. The good news is, that the majority of musculoskeletal problems can be treated without surgery. However, in the cases where surgery is necessary, it is important that the physician be board certified or board eligible. Peninsula Orthopedic Associates are a group of San Francisco orthopaedic surgeons that not only have the required certifications, but they also comprise a combined experience in excess of 50 years! They are committed to providing the highest quality treatment for their patients and pride themselves in the areas of patient understanding and education. . Visit their site, not only to learn more, but also to see video animations of common surgeries and find information on sports medicine.