It’s hard to let the “good times roll” when painful orthopedic
issues slow you down. At LCMC Health, our experienced specialists, advanced
technology, and convenient locations help you find and treat the cause
of your pain—whether it’s in your back, hands, hips, or knees.
We focus on every aspect of orthopedics, starting with when you first notice
pain through diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. Our goal is to keep the
people of New Orleans movin’ and groovin’.
When you choose LCMC Health for orthopedic care, our specialists focus
on finding solutions that work for you. If more conservative treatments
like physical therapy and medication haven’t improved your condition,
we can help you decide if surgery is the best approach.
We offer a range of advanced procedures that help patients of all ages
reduce pain, improve mobility, and get back to daily life. When possible,
we use minimally invasive approaches. That means smaller incisions for
a faster recovery.
If you decide on surgery, your orthopedic surgeon and care team are with
you at every step. First, you’ll receive pre-surgery education,
so you know what to expect before, during, and after your procedure. And
soon after surgery, you’ll begin rehab, where therapists help you
recover quickly.
Knee replacement surgery has helped adults of all activity levels overcome
debilitating knee pain. During the procedure, your surgeon replaces all
(called total replacement) or part (called partial replacement) of the
knee joint with strong, artificial materials. At LCMC Health, our orthopedic
surgeons use advanced techniques and technologies to make sure your new
joint works for you. Your knee replacement may involve the Mako Robotic-Arm
Assisted Surgery, which helps our surgeons be more precise and improves
how long the new implant lasts.
Like knee replacement surgery, hip replacement surgery helps replace all
or part of your hip joint, which can deteriorate over time. At LCMC Health,
we often use the innovative anterior approach to hip replacement. With
this approach, surgeons can replace your hip joint and insert an implant
without cutting major muscles, allowing for faster recovery.
Back pain is one of the most common complaints among all Americans. We
get it—a sore back or pulled muscle can make it hard to do even
the simplest tasks. Our spine surgeons offer a range of therapies, including
spinal fusion, to treat many painful conditions. We also focus on stress
and other emotional issues that can cause back pain or make it worse.
When you’re an athlete, it’s important to protect your body.
Through sports medicine, our doctors, athletic trainers, physical therapists,
and other specialists work together to prevent injury and get you back
in the game as safely and quickly as possible if you get hurt. From sprains
and strains to pulled muscles and fractures—our goal is to keep
you safe, fit, and performing at your best.
An orthopedic doctor treats injuries that affect movement of the bones,
muscles and related tissues—also called the musculoskeletal system.
They treat both children and adults and offer surgical and non-surgical
treatments.
No, you don’t need a referral to see an orthopedist at LCMC Health
. New orthopedic patients can schedule an appointment online. Existing
patients can schedule an appointment online in MyChart.
You won’t always have surgery if you see an orthopedist. In fact,
we usually start with treatments that are easiest on you. Think physical
therapy, medications, injections, or modifications to your routine. If
these approaches don’t help with pain and mobility, we can discuss
surgery as a potential option.
No, orthopedics is not the same as sports medicine, but they do overlap.
Orthopedists often see a wide range of patients—from people with
arthritis and carpal tunnel to those in need of joint and knee replacements.
Sports medicine specialists focus on injuries related to physical activity,
such as muscle tears, sprains and concussions.
Orthopedic care offers surgical treatment as a treatment option, while
sports medicine tends to focus on prevention and physical therapy. A sports
medicine clinic may refer you to an orthopedic surgeon when needed.
Orthopedic surgeons use advanced technology at LCMC Health to make accurate
diagnoses and perform minimally invasive procedures. Examples include:
3D printing: With 3D printing, orthopedists can customize instruments, implants, and
devices to you.
Augmented reality: Augmented reality can help orthopedic surgeons see a real-time display
of your joints, offering helpful visual guidance. This technology is especially
useful for training.
Cartilage regeneration: There are different cartilage regeneration procedures that can help your
body restore and replace damaged cartilage.
Robotic-assisted surgery: This technology helps our surgeons be more precise and accurate during
joint replacement surgery.
Advanced knee and hip replacements use robotic-assisted joint replacement
technology. This technology allows your surgeon to tailor your surgery
to you, instead of using a one-size-fits-all approach. They can produce
a 3D model of your joint to ensure your new implant fits exactly. During
the surgery, your surgeon uses a robotic arm to direct surgical tools,
which is more precise and accurate.
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