Orthopedic surgery or orthopedics, also spelled orthopaedics, is the branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. Orthopedic surgeons use both surgical and nonsurgical means to treat musculoskeletal trauma, spine diseases, sports injuries, degenerative diseases, infections, tumors, and congenital disorders.

At LCMC, our scope of services for the Orthopedic clinic includes the following:

CONDITIONS/DIAGNOSES TREATED

• Fracture
• Low Back Pain Scoliosis
• Tendinitis
• Sprains
• Ganglion Cyst
• Degenerative Joint Disease
• Dislocation
• Synovitis
• Disc Disorder
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

PROCEDURES/TREATMENT/ACTIVITIES PERFORMED

Procedures performed in the clinic include

• Injection of Joints
• Cast Application and Removal
• Prosthesis Fitting
• Wound Debridement and Dressing Changes
• Suture and Staple Removal
• Patient Education