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Orthopedics is a very diverse specialty involving treatment of a variety of diseases and conditions including:
While it’s estimated that about half of orthopedic treatment today does not involve surgery* many conditions are successfully treated with surgery. Many orthopedic surgical procedures no longer involve major operations because doctors can use very small instruments called arthroscopes and endoscopes to do the surgery. For example, in the case of knee surgery the surgeon would insert the instrument into a small incision near the joint. Because the instrument is fitted with a small camera, the surgeon can see inside the joint to diagnose and treat a problem. These instruments have contributed to the fact that many procedures that formerly were done in the hospital are now done as outpatient procedures. *The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons To find out more about our Orthopedics specialists, including their practice philosophies and special interests, click on the links below. Pacific Medical Centers provider information: Dwyer, Nicole, PA-C  |
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Orthopedics