Doctor Dobson is an orthopedic surgeon, also known as an orthopedist or bone and joint surgeon. But that doesn't mean he only does surgery. An important part of his expertise is knowing when surgery is likely to help you, the patient. He will not recommend surgery if, in his professional opinion, it is not likely to benefit you.
Arthritis
Osteoarthritis is a very common problem, especially as our bones and joints age. Fortunately, a variety of treatments can be helpful. These may include:
- Lifestyle changes such as exercise and weight loss
- Nonsteroidal analgesics such as ibuprofen or naproxen sodium
- Prednisolone (anti-inflammatory) injection of the knee or other joint
- Synvisc injection (synthetic lubricant for the knee)
- Arthroscopy (arthroscopic surgery) to correct problems that may be contributing to arthritis
- Total joint replacement (arthroplasty), such as total hip replacement or total knee replacement
Acute injuries (trauma)
Doctor Dobson has treated many sprains and broken bones (fractures) including:
- dislocated shoulder
- broken arm
- elbow fracture
- broken wrist
- fracture of the hand or fingers
- hip fracture
- broken leg
- torn ligaments or cartilage of the knee
- sprained ankle
- ankle fracture
Workers' Compensation
Doctor Dobson and his staff are very experienced in treating occupational injuries and handling workers' compensation claims. If you are injured at work, we will be happy to answer your questions and address your workers' compensation concerns.
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. Most bone and joint problems can be helped with lifestyle,medical,or surgical intervention. How can Dr. Dobson and his staff help YOU?
Dr. Dobson can expertly evaluate and treat:
- Painful joints and arthritis - including shoulder,elbow,wrist,hand,hip,knee,ankle,and foot
- Sports injuries - such as broken bones,sprains,and torn ligaments
- Fractures - such as broken arm and broken hip
- Workplace injuries (workers compensation)
Dr. Dobson has performed over 20,000 surgeries including:
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