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Patient Education
At Orthopedic Associates, we take pride in helping our patients overcome an injury, relieve their pain, and return to an active, healthy lifestyle. Read about common conditions affecting your back, neck, and spine; shoulder and elbow; hand and wrist; hip and knee; and foot and ankle.
If you have questions regarding a medical issue, please consult with your specialist at the time of your appointment, or call Orthopedic Associates at (810) 985-4900, and our staff will be happy to assist you.
This procedure uses a small incision to replace the diseased and damaged portion of the hip joint. Patients feel less pain and recover more…
Loose bodies are pieces of cartilage or bone of various sizes that have broken away and become trapped in a joint. Loose bodies usually have an…
This noninvasive medical imaging technique uses a powerful magnetic field to create a detailed three-dimensional view of the inside of the body.…
What is medial epicondylitis?
Medial epicondylitis, also known as golfers’ elbow, baseball elbow, suitcase elbow, or forehand tennis…
What is a Meniscus?
A meniscus is a C-shaped piece of cartilage located on either side of the knee joint. The meniscus acts as a gasket…
This procedure uses a small incision to replace the diseased and damaged portion of the hip joint. Patients feel less pain and recover more…
Learn more about Mini-Open Rotator Cuff Repair by watching this video.
This surgical procedure is used to inspect and reattach torn tendons in the shoulder's rotator cuff. The initial part of the surgery is performed…
Spine surgery was traditionally performed as an open procedure, which is considered to be a more invasive form of surgery. This is not only…