When might I need orthopedic surgery?
Dr. Moore offers comprehensive orthopedic care for degenerative joint conditions, as well as injuries caused by sports, overuse, and accidents. Though he specializes in treating knees and hips, he provides total joint care, including treatment for your shoulders, elbows, hands, and feet.
Dr. Moore often performs surgeries to relieve pain and restore function in patients with:
- Arthritis
- Fractures
- Meniscus tears
- Cartilage injuries
- Labral tears
- Rotator cuff damage
During surgery to repair orthopedic problems, Dr. Moore performs a wide range of procedures. For example, he may clean wounds, remove damaged tissue and reconstruct torn ligaments.
If you have a complex fracture, Dr. Moore may perform an internal or external fixation, surgical procedures to realign the bones using hardware such as screws, rods, and plates.
When does Dr. Moore perform arthroscopy?
Dr. Moore performs minimally invasive arthroscopy to diagnose and treat problems inside your joints. Using a long, narrow device called an arthroscope, he makes a small incision and gently inserts the scope into the joint.
The arthroscope’s camera sends magnified images from inside the joint to a monitor, allowing Dr. Moore to examine the tissues and diagnose the problem.
Should Dr. Moore need to repair the problem surgically, he inserts surgical instruments through the scope or another small incision.
Minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery causes less trauma and spares your muscles. As a result, you have less postoperative pain, a faster recovery, and you can get back into action more quickly compared to traditional open surgery.
Does Dr. Moore perform minimally invasive joint replacements?
Dr. Moore specializes in minimally invasive joint replacements using Mako® Robotic-Arm Assisted Surgery. With the Mako system, Dr. Moore can customize your prosthesis to fit your joint perfectly.
After using a 3D image to plan your surgery precisely, Dr. Moore controls the Mako system’s robotic-assisted arm to remove the damaged tissues in your joint. The robotic arm alerts him when he’s near healthy tissue, allowing him to preserve the maximum amount of healthy tissue.
If you have ongoing pain and need orthopedic surgery, call Dr. Moore at (602) 456-1835 today.