The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons reports that one in seven Americans will experience a musculoskeletal impairment. While that could mean a world with less dancing, neglected gardens and fewer rounds of golf, orthopedic surgery can often correct such injuries, improving quality of life by reducing pain and increasing range of motion.
Our orthopedic surgeons specialize in the diagnosis, and treatment of disorders of the musculoskeletal system, including the following:
Fractures
Broken bones
Bunions
Tendonitis
Joint Pain from Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoarthritis
Hip dysplasia
ACL tears
MCL tears
Ligament tears
Meniscus tears
Rotator cuff injury
Shoulder disorders
Foot and ankle injuries
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Tennis Elbow
Trigger Finger
Traumatic hand injuries
Sports injuries
Our orthopedic surgeons have expertise in the following areas:
Adult joint reconstruction and revision, including hip, knee and shoulder replacements
Arthroscopic surgery
Fusions for rheumatoid arthritis, degenerative arthritis and post-traumatic arthritis
Foot and ankle injuries
Hand surgery
Sports injuries
Our board-certified orthopedic surgeons, Dr. Dan Babbel, Dr. Joshua Schacter and Dr. Michael Sheen, are especially skilled at adult joint reconstruction and revision including hip, knee and shoulder replacements using the Orthopedic Surgical Navigation System. Dr. Babbel also has completed a fellowship in hand surgery and treats traumatic and overuse injuries to the hand.
In addition, all physicians have a special interest in sports medicine.