The Benefits Of Visiting An Orthopedist

26 Nov The Benefits Of Visiting An Orthopedist

Total Knee Replacement in Nassau County

An orthopedic surgeon is a doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the musculoskeletal system, secondary to wear-and-tear, sports injuries, trauma, or inflammation and disease. The physician will determine whether you will need a procedure based on physical examination, medical history, and imaging. If you need a total knee replacement in Nassau County, Advanced Orthopedics and Joint Preservation has two offices staffed by board-certified, experienced orthopedic doctors. We offer procedures such as a knee, shoulder, and hip arthroscopy, PRP and stem cell therapy, minimally invasive surgery, hip resurfacing and replacement, and total knee replacement in Nassau County.

How an Orthopedic Surgeon Can Help You

• Evaluation of joint and bone discomfort – If you are experiencing discomfort while walking, it could be due to a torn ligament in the knee, arthritis, or accumulation of synovial fluid. An orthopedic surgeon is specially trained to evaluate the cause of joint pain, which may range from inflammation to malignancy. Dr. Avshalumov can determine whether a surgical or non-surgical treatment plan is best.

• Procedures – Our staff physicians at Advanced Orthopedics and Joint Preservation, PC have over four decades of experience in procedures such as joint replacement, internal fixation, arthroscopy, fusion, and joint replacement. They work as consultants to your primary care doctor. If, for example, you need a total knee replacement in Nassau County, our team at Advanced Orthopedics and Joint Preservation is here for you. This procedure provides a definitive, surgical treatment plan to relieve your knee pain, often secondary to severe osteoarthritis.

• Follow-up – An orthopedic surgeon will follow-up with you to assess your pain after a procedure. This will involve a second physical examination, proper consultation for strength training and recovery, and medication, as necessary, to help during the postoperative period. The doctor will take extra precaution to make sure the issue was properly treated and to evaluate for the rare occurrence of complications from the procedure. This gives you the confidence that you have someone by your side helping you from beginning to end.
  

  What To Expect During My Visit

  During your initial visit, an orthopedic doctor will likely see you in the office and order any additional testing or imaging necessary to make the proper diagnosis. You will receive a timely appointment for surgery if needed. If you need a total knee replacement in Nassau County, for example, our team will arrange for the procedure in a surgical suite. You will be seen by an anesthesiologist and the physicians will work together as a team to ensure a successful procedure. Typically a total knee replacement takes 1.5-2 hours to complete and physical therapy is started 48 hours after surgery for a total of 6-8 weeks. You will have a follow-up appointment shortly after the procedure and typically you will feel pain-free within the first week, hopefully, able to resume normal activity.

Contact Us

If you have been experiencing joint or bone pain, contact us at Advanced Orthopedics and Joint Preservation, PC to set your appointment. You can bring your insurance information, and we will make every effort to decrease your medical cost for care as much as possible. Contact us today to take your first step toward a pain-free, more active life!