 Buffalo HospitalOrthopedic medicine
To schedule an appointment Orthopedics involves the care of the musculoskeletal system. This system of bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles and nerves makes it possible for your body to move. Our board-certified, orthopedic providers can help you with a variety of health problems with non-surgical or surgical treatments. Common conditions we treat
ArthritisArthritis is inflammation of one or more joints, which results in pain, swelling, stiffness, and limited movement.
Carpal tunnel syndromeCarpal tunnel syndrome is pressure on the median nerve -- the nerve in the wrist that supplies feeling and movement to parts of the hand.
Knee replacementsKnee replacement surgery can relieve the pain so that you can again take part in the activities you enjoy.
Hip replacementsAge, injury or disease can cause hip joints to "wear out," limiting your ability to walk, climb stairs and do activities. If this happens to you, a total hip replacement surgery is one option to consider. This surgery can relieve the pain so that you can again take part in the activities you enjoy.
Cerebral palsy difficultiesCerebral palsy is a condition, sometimes thought of as a group of disorders that can involve brain and nervous system functions such as movement, learning, hearing, seeing, and thinking.
Osteoporosis difficultiesOsteoporosis is the thinning of bone tissue and loss of bone density over time.
Herniated diskA herniated (slipped) disk occurs when all or part of a spinal disk is forced through a weakened part of the disk.
Low back painPain felt in your lower back may come from the spine, muscles, nerves, or other structures in that region. It may also radiate from other areas like your mid or upper back, a hernia in the groin, or a problem in the testicles or ovaries.
BunionsA bunion is when your big toe points toward the second toe. This causes a bump on the inside edge of your toe. Orthopedic providersAllina Medical Clinic - Buffalo - 763-682-5225 Buffalo Clinic | Share Custom fit knee replacement with OtisKneeŽ at Buffalo Hospital
For more information Buffalo Hospital is pleased to be among the first institutions in the United States to offer Custom Fit Knee replacement with OtisKneeŽ. Using this new technique, Buffalo Hospital orthopedic surgeons can now match the fit and placement of the total knee implant to the patient’s unique anatomy. Why is this important? Because everyone’s knees are different. These differences, determined by factors such as age, gender, ethnicity and lifestyle, can have a tremendous impact on the success of knee replacement surgery. Just slight variations in the way the implant fits can lead to pain, stiffness, instability and potentially shorter implant life. With OtisKnee, surgeons can preserve more of the patient’s own bone and ligaments, which allows for better implant fit and knee alignment. This means that patients have the opportunity to experience a more “natural” feeling knee, greater range of motion and a quicker return to normal activities. According to orthopedic surgeon Dana Harms, MD, proper alignment is crucial with knee replacement surgery. “It’s like hanging a door with hinges that are not placed right. The door will still function, but it may not open or close all the way. Or, it might jam or feel tight.” How OtisKnee worksCustom Fit Knee replacement with OtisKneeŽ is done in a few simple steps. Step 1: An MRI is performed to take very precise measurements of the patient’s own knee. Step 2: Special computer software uses the MRI to build a 3-D model of that patient’s arthritic knee. It then virtually corrects the deformity to restore the knee anatomy to normal. Step 3: A computerized 3-D image of the implant to be used in the patient’s surgery is then Shape-MatchedŽ to the anatomically correct model. This helps determine the exact size and placement of the implant, based on the patient’s own “normal” anatomy. Step 4: Using all of this information, special OtisKnee cutting guides are then created for the surgeon to use during the procedure. The result: A custom fit knee replacement designed specifically for the individual patient. |