Common Orthopaedic Problems

Many common orthopaedic complaints have no identifiable source of injury or trauma.  Most are a result of inflammatory conditions of the joint or tendons that can be effectively treated with conservative management.  Common examples include bursitis of the shoulder and tendonitis of the elbow. I generally treat these with a step wise process starting with anti-inflammatory medications or injections with treatment becoming more intensive if the case is refractory.  A majority of patients with these types of problems do not require surgery or prolonged intervention.