Utah Orthopaedics

Around 10 million Americans over 50 have osteoporosis. This puts them at increased risk of suffering fractures and chronic joint pain. To protect your bone health, the orthopaedic specialists at Utah Orthopaedics offer comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services for osteoporosis at their on-site Bone Health Clinic. The providers use advanced technologies to test your bone density. They tailor treatment plans to your unique health needs to repair fractures and prevent further bone damage. Call the Ogden, Utah, orthopaedic office today or schedule an appointment online to learn more about the available treatments for osteoporosis. Osteoporosis Q&A What is osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a chronic disease that weakens your bones. It causes your bones to become brittle and susceptible to repeated fractures and painful bone deformities. While anyone can develop osteoporosis, the condition is most commonly seen in older women, especially in the post-menopausal years, due to the loss of the hormone estrogen. Other risk factors for osteoporosis include: Having low bone density Using certain medications Having a family history of osteoporosis Being of Caucasian or Asian descent You might also be prone to osteoporosis due to dietary deficiencies and lifestyle choices. If you’re not eating a healthy diet that provides your body with calcium and vitamin D, if you smoke or don’t exercise regularly, your risk of developing osteoporosis increases. What are the symptoms of osteoporosis? You can have osteoporosis and never know it. The disease often shows no symptoms. People usually find out that they have osteoporosis when they seek treatment for fractures or chronic back pain that results from collapsed vertebrae in the spine. You might also notice that your posture is changing and appears stooped. Another common sign of osteoporosis is a loss of height over time. If you suffer repeated fractures or unexplained chronic back pain or joint pain, the Utah Orthopaedics team will take X-rays and do a bone density test in their Bone Health Clinic. These tests identify osteoporosis and allow the physicians to assess the extent of bone damage you’ve suffered from the disease. How is osteoporosis treated? Treating your osteoporosis will depend on how severe it is. In the early stages of osteoporosis, medications can often increase your bone density to prevent additional fractures. Physical therapy can strengthen your bones and the muscles that support them. Some women also benefit from hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to replenish their estrogen levels that support bone health. Other osteoporosis treatments include: Surgery If you have existing fractures or bone deformities because of advanced osteoporosis, you might need surgery. The Utah Orthopaedics surgical team offers minimally invasive surgeries to repair or remove damaged bone tissue. When the affected bones are part of a joint, joint replacement surgery can replace the damaged joint with an artificial device that works like your natural joint. Lifestyle changes The orthopaedic specialists also work closely with you on lifestyle and dietary changes you can make to preserve your bone health. They’ll provide resources to help you quit smoking. They can help you make dietary changes to ensure that you get enough calcium and vitamin D and draw up an exercise plan that focuses on improving your bone health. You’ll need to schedule routine bone density tests at the Bone Health Clinic to ensure that your osteoporosis treatment is working. Call the Bone Health Clinic at Utah Orthopaedics today or go online to schedule a bone density test for osteoporosis.

Whether your shoulder pain builds up over time or comes on suddenly, it may be a simple imbalance or possibly be the first sign of a severe structural problem. The most common shoulder problem is Impingement Syndrome. Left untreated, this can develop into a Rotator Cuff Tear. We are expert at Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair should your condition require repair. If you are younger, then we are concerned that you may have issues with your labrum or instability. Problems that cross generations are Biceps Tendinits or AC joint inflammation. As we age, the shoulder can develop Arthritis just as we have seen in the hip and knee. We work hard at conservative care for arthritis, but if that doesn't work, we offer Shoulder Replacements (Total Shoulder and Reverse Total Shoulder replacements) to address your pain. At Utah Orthopaedics, in Ogden, Utah, a team of premier orthopaedic specialists provides both traditional and cutting-edge care for all shoulder problems like rotator cuff tears. Book your appointment online now or call the office for help. Shoulder Pain Q&A What causes shoulder pain? Shoulder pain can be caused by an injury, overuse, wear-and-tear damage, or degenerative disease. Rotator cuff tears are the most common shoulder injury. The rotator cuff is a ring of muscles and tendons that hold the top of the upper arm in place within your shoulder socket. Any of these tendons and muscles can tear either partially or completely. Rotator cuff tears can be caused by an injury or age-related degeneration. Interestingly, about 70% of rotator cuff tears have accured without any known injury. A few other causes of shoulder pain are: Shoulder labrum tears Dislocations Impingements Tendon inflammation or tears Bursitis Fractures Arthritis Adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder) Many of these conditions can cause similar symptoms — severe pain, stiffness, and limited range of motion in your shoulder joint. Unfortunately, these conditions will worsen left untreated. That’s why you should schedule an evaluation at Utah Orthopaedics as soon as possible if you’re suffering from shoulder pain. How is shoulder pain evaluated? The Utah Orthopaedics team completes a thorough shoulder exam in their office. The team asks you how your shoulder pain began, when it’s most noticeable, how severe your symptoms are, how it limits your activities, and other details to narrow down the cause of the pain. The practice has an on-site imaging lab for X-rays. They’ll add an MRI sometime in 2022. Both of these technologies are valuable diagnostic tools used in finding the root cause of your shoulder problems. If you experience symptoms like tingling and numbness along with your shoulder pain, you might need electromyography (EMG) and nerve conduction velocity (NCV) tests to check for muscle and nerve problems. How is shoulder pain treated? Utah Orthopaedics offers comprehensive shoulder pain treatment services all in one facility. In most cases, the team recommends a conservative nonsurgical treatment plan. Your care can include: Activity changes Physical therapy Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) Platelet-rich plasma or other regenerative medicine injections Steroid and anesthetic shoulder joint injections If your shoulder pain continues after at least a few months of treatment, the team will probably recommend surgery. This could likely be shoulder arthroscopy that uses tiny incisions to repair the damage. For severe shoulder arthritis, the team might recommend total shoulder joint replacement. Utah Orthopaedics will add an affiliated ambulatory surgery center in 2022 to provide same-day surgery with the team you know and trust. Call Utah Orthopaedics now or book an appointment online for help with stubborn shoulder pain.

Around 1.77 million arthroscopic procedures are done each year in the United States. This makes the minimally invasive approach to surgery the preferred one. At Utah Orthopaedics, in Ogden, Utah, the team of world-class orthopaedic surgeons offers knee, ankle, shoulder, elbow and wrist arthroscopy. They’re one of a handful of Utah orthopaedic practices to also offer hip arthroscopy. Call the office now or schedule your appointment online. Arthroscopy Q&A What is arthroscopy? Arthroscopy is a specialized surgical approach used to diagnose and treat joint problems. This approach is a minimally invasive way to repair and restore your joint and its connected tissues without major, large-incision surgery. At Utah Orthopaedics, the expert surgeons use arthroscopy to diagnose and treat the knees, elbows, shoulders, and hips. When might I need an arthroscopy? Arthroscopy is very helpful in diagnosing conditions that might not appear on imaging procedures. Your surgeon can use arthroscopy to definitively determine what’s causing your stiffness, pain, or range-of-motion problems. In many cases, they can proceed with a surgical correction right away. Some conditions that can require arthroscopy include: Shoulder Shoulder arthroscopy can treat rotator cuff tears, superior labrum anterior-posterior (SLAP) tears, loose cartilage, biceps tendon damage, fractures, impingements, shoulder instability, and other shoulder problems. Knee Knee arthroscopy can treat problems like anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears, meniscus tears, loose cartilage, misaligned patella, and many others. Elbow Elbow arthroscopy treats tennis elbow, loose cartilage, scar tissue buildup, arthritis, fractures, and other problems. Ankle Ankle arthroscopy treats loose cartilage, damaged cartilage, impingements, ligament tears, and arthritis, among other problems. Hip Hip arthroscopy is used to treat labrum tears, impingements, dysplasia, loose cartilage, and, possibly, problems caused by arthritis. Hip arthroscopy is a complex procedure requiring highly specialized surgical skills. Utah Orthopaedics is one of the very few practices in the state to offer it. The Utah Orthopaedics team surgeons have extensive experience in all kinds of arthroscopy. What can I expect from arthroscopy? The team of expert Utah Orthopaedics surgeons performs arthroscopy on an outpatient basis in most cases. Although arthroscopy is a minimally invasive procedure, you need anesthesia to remain comfortable during the surgery. Your Utah Orthopaedics surgeon makes tiny incisions — less than a quarter-inch each — above your joint. Your surgeon inserts a tool containing a camera and light (the arthroscope) through one incision and then watches live images on a video screen. Your surgeon can then make a diagnosis, and if needed, insert surgical instruments through additional incisions to do repairs. The procedure takes 30 minutes to two hours, based on the procedure’s complexity and the treatment area. Arrange an appointment through online scheduling or by calling the Utah Orthopaedics office today.

Physical therapy is the ideal complement to all kinds of orthopaedic treatments because it helps you rebuild strength and function. At Utah Orthopaedics, in Ogden, Utah, you’ll find the only genuinely comprehensive orthopaedic care in the region, all in one place. The experienced team of Doctorate level Physical Therapy specialists are here to guide you, from your diagnosis to treatment and physical therapy. Book an appointment by phone or through the provided scheduling link now. Occupational Therapy is physical therapy for the the hand and forearm. This is a very specialized area of the body and requires added knowledge and expertise. Our Occupational therapist will coach and treat your upper extremity injuries back to health with a variety of modalities. Physical Therapy Q&A What is physical therapy? Physical therapy is a large group of noninvasive therapies that treat conditions affecting the joints, bones, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. At Utah Orthopaedics, physical therapy includes physical assessments, natural pain-relief treatments, and condition-specific problem management, along with various rehab exercises. When might I need physical therapy? The Utah Orthopaedics team recommends physical therapy as a complement to nonsurgical and surgical treatments. You’ll probably participate in physical therapy if you have: A sports injury A motor vehicle, trip-and-fall, or other accident causing injury A condition related to wear-and-tear A chronic condition like arthritis Surgery (joint replacement or arthroscopy) After treatment for an injury or chronic condition, physical therapy can support your recovery and return to regular activities. What does physical therapy involve? Utah Orthopaedics offers comprehensive physical therapy services with your individual needs in mind. The many services they provide include: Biomechanical assessment Gait and running analysis Strength and range-of-motion analysis Postural and core stability assessment Ergonomic assessment Manual (hands-on) therapy and soft-tissue mobilization Core muscle training Posture training Neuromuscular re-education, like biofeedback training, to improve movement patterns Functional training for daily activities Sport-specific therapeutic exercise Dry needling Graston tissue mobilization Custom Splinting The physical therapy team at Utah Orthopaedics also provides pain-relief treatments like therapeutic ultrasound, Kinesio Taping®, laser therapy, and cryotherapy. They also offer electrical muscle stimulation to help you manage symptoms more effectively as you move through recovery. Utah Orthopaedics also specializes in hand therapy, which focuses on the rehabilitation of the upper extremity, including the shoulder, arm, elbow, forearm, wrist, and hand. As with other physical therapy, hand therapy treatments are completely noninvasive. They focus on strengthening, flexibility, pain relief, and retraining so that you regain full use of your fingers, hand, arm, or shoulder. How does a physical therapy program work? At Utah Orthopaedics, all your treatments take place in one facility. You often see some team members for your medical treatments or checkups before some of your physical therapy sessions. The specifics of each physical therapy program differ because every person has different needs. Most people participate in various testing and treatments during each physical therapy session. Physical therapy requires your active engagement to be successful. You must put your maximum effort into both your sessions at Utah Orthopaedics and your home exercises. Most people start with physical therapy sessions around two times a week. Your schedule can vary based on your condition and health limitations. Sessions generally take 30-60 minutes. The total length of your physical therapy program will depend on your condition. Most people undergo physical therapy for a few months while recovering from an injury. Call the office today or schedule online to learn more about the innovative physical therapy/occupational therapy program at Utah Orthopaedics.

Over 54 million Americans have arthritis, the leading cause of chronic joint pain. At Utah Orthopaedics, the specialists offer customized treatment to relieve the chronic joint pain arthritis causes. The team also diagnoses and treats other common causes of joint pain, including fractures, chronic inflammation, and joint injuries. They specialize in conservative therapies and minimally invasive joint repair and replacement surgeries to restore your joints’ function. Call the orthopaedic office in Ogden, Utah, today or go online to schedule a consultation for chronic joint pain. Joint Pain Q&A What causes joint pain? Bones, ligaments, and tendons form the joints in your body. Your knees, elbows, ankles, shoulders, and hips are the main joints in your body susceptible to pain caused by injuries and degenerative diseases. The Utah Orthopaedics team can diagnose and treat the many causes of chronic joint pain, including: Bursitis Fractures Infections Osteoarthritis Osteoporosis Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) Joint pain often starts out gradually and gets worse over time, especially if you have conditions like osteoarthritis or osteoporosis. You can experience sudden joint pain if you fracture the joint’s bones during an injury or from too much stress on the joint because of overuse or obesity. When over-the-counter medications no longer provide relief from joint pain or your joint pain is severe, you should schedule a diagnostic evaluation at Utah Orthopaedics. You should also contact the orthopaedic team if your joint pain has lasted six months or longer and affects your ability to be physically active. What conservative therapies are available for joint pain? The initial treatment of chronic joint pain usually involves conservative therapies that support the healing of your bones and soft tissues. Utah Orthopaedics offers several conservative treatment choices for joint pain, including: Physical therapy Steroid injections Stem cell injections Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections The team customizes a treatment plan to your individual needs. They can help you manage your joint pain with pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory medications so that you can stay physically active. Will I need surgery for joint pain? If conservative therapies don’t ease your joint pain or improve your mobility, the Utah Orthopaedics team might then recommend surgery. They offer several minimally invasive surgeries (MIS) and traditional surgeries to treat the root cause of joint pain, including: Cartilage restoration Partial knee resurfacing (PKR) Custom-fit knee replacements Total joint replacement (TJR) Total knee joint replacement (TKR) Total shoulder joint replacement (TSR) Reverse total shoulder joint replacement Complex revision surgery for joint replacements MIS hip replacement using a direct anterior approach (DAA) The orthopaedic surgeons also offer customized plans for treating osteoarthritis. Their goal is to repair or remove bones and soft tissues damaged by this degenerative disease. Call Utah Orthopaedics today to schedule a consultation or book an appointment online to learn more about available treatment choices for chronic joint pain.

Chronic foot pain affects the way you walk and limits your physical activity. At Utah Orthopaedics, the experienced orthopaedic specialists offer comprehensive care for chronic foot pain you can’t treat on your own. The physicians provide thorough exams and on-site diagnostic testing to confirm your diagnosis. You don’t have to travel anywhere else for testing. They create a personalized treatment plan that focuses on conservative therapies and minimally invasive surgery to help you reach long-lasting relief from foot pain. Call the orthopaedic office in Ogden, Utah, today to schedule an appointment or book a consultation online. Foot Pain Q&A What causes foot pain? Acute foot pain often results from soft-tissue strains and sprains that develop because of overuse. You can experience occasional foot pain because your shoes don’t fit right, or you frequently wear high heels. Chronic foot pain, which lasts six months or longer, can be caused by more severe injuries or a degenerative condition that affects your feet and ankles. Chronic foot pain, which lasts six months or longer, can be caused by more severe injuries or a degenerative condition that affects your feet and ankles. The most common causes of foot pain include: Gout (arthritis that usually strikes the big toe joint) Bursitis Fractures Bone spurs Flatfoot Plantar fasciitis Osteoarthritis Diabetic neuropathy is another common cause of foot pain in people with diabetes. This condition describes nerve damage caused by blood sugar levels that remain high and uncontrolled for extended periods. How is foot pain diagnosed? During a diagnostic evaluation of your foot pain, the Utah Orthopaedics team examines your foot and ankle joints, testing their flexibility and range of motion. They use X-rays and other diagnostic imaging — all available on-site — to create pictures of the inner structures of your foot. Based on the results of these tests and procedures, the team personalizes a treatment plan to treat the underlying cause of your foot pain. How is foot pain treated? If over-the-counter medications and rest aren’t enough to ease your foot pain, you’ll need prescription pain relievers or anti-inflammatories. Utah Orthopaedics also offers joint injections to deliver medication directly into the joints of your foot. As your pain eases, you’ll likely move on to physical therapy to strengthen the soft tissues in your feet. Other foot pain treatments include: Regenerative medicine A conservative treatment (meaning it doesn’t require surgery) for foot pain is injections of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) or stem cells. These regenerative medicine therapies stimulate your body to produce new, healthy cells to replace damaged tissue, bone, and nerves. Minimally invasive surgery When you’ve suffered fractures, structural abnormalities, or other severe damage to your foot, you could need surgery. The Utah Orthopaedics surgical team offers minimally invasive surgeries to repair fractures, remove damaged tissue, and treat structural problems in your foot. Rehabilitative therapies Utah Orthopaedics offers physical therapy and other rehab services following surgery to restore the full function of your foot and help you heal more efficiently. Call Utah Orthopaedics today to schedule an appointment or book a consultation online if you need help managing chronic foot pain.

If arthritis has damaged your ankle joint or left it unstable, you can find help at Utah Orthopaedics. Their team of experienced orthopaedic specialists offers comprehensive diagnostic testing and treatment of arthritis and other common causes of chronic ankle pain. They specialize in conservative treatments like joint injections and physical therapy to provide long-lasting relief from ankle pain. Their surgeons also offer minimally invasive, arthroscopic ankle repair surgery, including joint replacements, to increase the function of your ankle joint. Call the office in Ogden, Utah, today or go online to schedule a diagnostic evaluation for ankle pain. Ankle Pain Q&A What causes ankle pain? Acute ankle pain can result from sprains and strains of the soft tissue surrounding your ankle joint. This pain can also be caused by twisting your ankle, overusing the joint during sports and other physical activity, and putting excess weight on it. Chronic ankle pain is pain that lasts longer than six months. It can result from a severe injury to your ankle joint in a fall or auto accident or from underlying degenerative conditions brought on by age. The most common causes of ankle pain include: Gout (arthritis most commonly found in the big toe joint) Fractures Bursitis Tendinitis Osteoarthritis Joint instability Achilles tendon rupture Chronic ankle pain can also be caused by being flat-footed or other abnormalities in your foot’s structure. When should I seek treatment for ankle pain? You should schedule a diagnostic evaluation with the team at Utah Orthopaedics for ankle pain if you have ankle pain that doesn’t get better with home care and rest. You’ll also need an evaluation if you suffer from ankle pain that lasts longer than six months. The orthopaedic specialists offer on-site diagnostic testing to identify the root cause of your pain. You might need X-rays to confirm a fracture or an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) to determine severe osteoarthritis damage to your ankle joint. Based on the results of these tests and a physical exam of your ankle joint, the Utah Orthopaedics team will design a customized treatment plan. The treatment goal is to relieve chronic pain and improve your ankle joint’s function. How is ankle pain treated? Your initial ankle pain treatment usually involves conservative therapies like oral medications, joint injections, and physical therapy. Other treatment choices for ankle pain include: Regenerative medicine Utah Orthopaedics offers regenerative medicine therapies, using platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections and stem cell injections. Both treatments kick-start your body’s natural healing process, helping your ankle joint heal from the inside out. Arthroscopic surgery If you’ve suffered severe ankle fractures or have degenerative damage from arthritis, the orthopaedic surgeons can use arthroscopic ankle surgery to repair the ankle joint and restore its function. You may also benefit from a partial or total joint replacement surgery. This procedure replaces damaged joint structures with artificial pieces that work just like your natural joint. Rehabilitative therapy If you need ankle surgery, the Utah Orthopaedics team will recommend physical therapy or another rehabilitative therapy. These services restore your joint’s function and increase the efficiency of the healing process. Call Utah Orthopaedics today or go online to schedule a diagnostic evaluation for chronic ankle pain.

Persistent back pain limits what you can do and reduces your quality of life. At Utah Orthopaedics, the skilled orthopaedic surgeons offer conservative and surgical treatments to repair damage to your spine that causes back pain. They specialize in regenerative medicine, steroid injections, minimally invasive kyphoplasty, and surgery to help you find long-lasting pain relief. Call the orthopaedic surgery office in Ogden, Utah, today or go online to schedule a diagnostic evaluation for chronic back pain. Back Pain Q&A What are the common causes of chronic back pain? Chronic back pain can result from spinal injuries caused by auto accidents, falls, and other unexpected events. Degenerative conditions that show up after injuries or are brought about by age-related changes to your spine can also cause chronic back pain. Common conditions that cause chronic back pain include: Sciatica Scoliosis Fractures Herniated discs Spinal stenosis Osteoarthritis Osteoporosis Degenerative disc disease You should schedule a diagnostic evaluation with the team at Utah Orthopaedics if you have persistent back pain that lasts longer than six months. You’ll also need an evaluation if your pain interferes with your ability to work and stay active. What treatments are available for chronic back pain? The initial treatment for chronic back pain usually involves conservative therapies and rehabilitation. The team at Utah Orthopaedics often recommends using pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory medications to help you feel better. They also offer injection therapy that delivers medication directly into your spine. You might also benefit from physical therapy, biofeedback training, and other rehabilitative treatments to strengthen your spine. Utah Orthopaedics offers advanced regenerative medicine that uses stem cells and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) to trigger your body’s natural healing response. Injections of these substances stimulate your body to produce new, healthy cells to replace the damaged ones. PRP can treat soft-tissue injuries, and stem cells have the unique ability to turn into nerve, organ, bone, and other specialized cells. Will I need surgery for back pain? If conservative treatment and rehab aren’t relieving your back pain, surgery will likely be your only choice. The team at Utah Orthopaedics uses minimally invasive and traditional surgery to repair severe spinal damage, remove herniated discs, and treat conditions like scoliosis. The orthopaedic surgeons offer kyphoplasty, a minimally invasive surgery to treat compression fractures in the spine. During kyphoplasty, your surgeon inserts a narrow tube into a fractured or collapsed vertebra (a spinal bone) through a small incision. At the end of the tube is a small balloon that your surgeon inflates to create more space in the vertebra, restoring its height. The surgeon fills the newly created space with medical-grade cement to stabilize the bone and your entire spine. Following surgery, you’ll likely go into rehab to improve your spine’s strength and flexibility. Utah Orthopaedics offers physical therapy and functional exercise on-site to help you quickly recover from surgery. Call Utah Orthopaedics today to schedule a diagnostic evaluation or book an appointment online if you need help managing chronic back pain.

PHYSICAL THERAPY Our physical therapy department is a perfect compliment to the treatment of our operative and non-operative orthopedic patients TOTAL JOINTS Our surgeons are specialists in the treatment of Hip, Knee, Shoulder, Wrist, and Hand FOOT & ANKLE Our Foot and Ankle specialist treats all conditions of the foot and ankle from toe issues to ankle replacement SPORTS MEDICINE Orthopedic Sports Medicine is the treatment of all athletes from the weekend warrior to pro athletes SPINE CARE Our Spine Specialist treats back and neck pain with the latest non-operative and operative techniques BONE HEALTH CLINIC We have the state's only Bone Health Clinic treating patients of all ages for bone issues like osteoporosis SHOULDER & ELBOW Our Specialist treats all conditions that can lead to shoulder or elbow pain HAND Our Specialist treats many hand conditions from carpal tunnel syndrome to fractures