Joint replacements of the hip, knee, and shoulder can be extremely successful procedures and last for many years, but unfortunately the mechanical joint components do not always last a lifetime. Therefore, joint replacement sometimes become necessary.

Sometimes procedures are performed purely on an elective basis, other times the need for surgical intervention is more urgent.

Examples of treatment include:

Before deciding on any procedure, a thorough conversation with the orthopedic surgeon and family members is required. Having advanced training in adult reconstruction orthopedics allows Macomb Orthopedics to maximize outcomes post-operatively.

Trauma is defined as injury caused by an external source, and can often be life threatening. In the field of orthopedic medicine, trauma or orthopedic trauma is categorized as a severe injury to the elements of the musculoskeletal system (muscles, joints, ligaments, bones, and soft tissue). These trauma injuries are often the result of a sudden accident, like a fall, that requires immediate medical attention. While these injuries are not all life-threatening, they are life altering. Therefore, the help of an orthopedic surgeon is crucial.

Truth is, orthopedic trauma such as fractures can occur to anyone, at any time. In particular, the treatment of a fracture focuses on restoring function as quickly and as fully as possible. While many fractures will heal on their own, some need to be treated surgically for optimal outcomes. Although orthopedic physicians would rather treat injuries with non-surgical methods such as physical therapy, in the case of trauma, surgical treatment often ensures a more complete recovery, and allows for restoring function more quickly.

Orthopedic trauma care covers the spectrum of simple fractures to severe life-threatening accidents with multiple broken bones. More significant injuries with multiple broken bones, compound fractures and joint fractures, are more difficult to treat, and will benefit the most from receiving specialized care. At Macomb Orthopedics we have the unique expertise and training to treat these traumatic orthopedic injuries with a personalized approach. Some of these trauma injuries include:

There are numerous reasons a person could have a pain in their back or neck such as arthritis, disc pathology and soft tissue injuries.

Surgery is occasionally needed, however there are also non-surgical treatment modalities that can be attempted before surgery such as advanced imaging, physical therapy and other pain management procedures.