Are you experiencing issues related to your bones or ligaments? If so, it's time to see an orthopedic surgeon. Dr. Hal Feldman is your orthopedic surgeon at EMU Health Services who can help you if you have sports-related conditions or orthopedic injuries to the foot, knees, or other areas.

What Does an Orthopedic Surgeon Do?

Your orthopedic surgeon is a person to go to, as he can diagnose issues you may be having with various aspects of your musculoskeletal system. This system includes joints, bones, ligaments, muscles, tendons, and nerves. Your orthopedic surgeon will start with a thorough diagnosis by conducting a physical examination and diagnostic testing that may include MRIs, X-rays, and CT scans. 

Depending on your condition, your surgeon may begin with nonsurgical methods of treatment like physical therapy, braces, and steroid injections. However, if your injury is severe, chronic, or doesn't respond to non-surgical treatments, your surgeon can perform various surgical techniques like replacing joints or repairing fractures. He can also correct certain deformities, like clubfoot. In addition to surgery, these specialists can guide you through or refer you to rehabilitation. Your orthopedic surgeon can also advise on injury prevention, especially if you are highly active or an athlete.

Your orthopedic surgeon can help treat orthopedic trauma resulting from accidents, falls, or sports injuries, like fractured bones or chronic sprains. Children with conditions like clubfoot or hip dysplasia can seek treatment for these congenital abnormalities. Athletes may have injuries related to the tendons, ligaments, and cartilage. Osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis patients can benefit from an orthopedic surgeon's intervention, as Dr. Feldman may remove damaged tissue, shave down damaged surfaces, fuse or realign bones to shift weight off certain joints, or do joint replacement.

Signs You Should Schedule an Appointment

It may be time to consult with Dr. Feldman if you have chronic pain lasting weeks or months in your bones, joints, or ligaments. Pay attention to limited motion as you may have an injury like a twist, sprain, or early signs of arthritis. If daily activities like walking, exercising, climbing stairs, or getting out of bed become difficult, you may need orthopedic expertise to evaluate your condition.

Contact Our Orthopedic Surgeon Today

Dr. Feldman is your orthopedic surgeon and is one of many specialists at the EMU Health Services. For more information, call the EMU Specialty Care Center at 718-850-4368 or the Ambulatory Surgical Center at 718- 849-8700.