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S P E C I A L A D V E R T I S I N G S E C T I O N ORTHOPEDIC CARE 111-119_PHM0117_OrthopedicSAS_111.pgs 12.07.2016 10:34 BONES. JOINTS. MUSCLES. Whether it’s for work or play, we understand that you want to get back to your life sooner. Our physicians continue to deliver comprehensive orthopedic and neurology care to you, your family, and our community. Are you ready to keep life in motion®? 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Abrazo Arizona Heart Hospital | Abrazo Arrowhead Campus | Abrazo Central Campus Abrazo Maryvale Campus | Abrazo Scottsdale Campus | Abrazo West Campus PHM0117_Abrazo-Community-Health-Network_18016_FP.pgs 11.17.2016 16:58 ORTHOPEDIC CARE S P E C I A L A D V E R T I S I N G S E C T I O N alley health professionals have many via- and cartilage; an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), a non- ble options to treat our structural aches and invasive procedure that uses a magnetic field, radio frequ- pains. If you’ve ever felt a twinge of pain in ency pulses and a computer to generate detailed images of V your back during yoga class or suffered from organs, soft tissue, bone and joints; a fluoroscopy, a video knee discomfort after a vigorous hike, you’re X-ray that takes continuous, real-time images of the body in good company. An estimated 126 million American used in conjunction with a contrast agent (dye) to detect frac- adults are affected by musculoskeletal conditions relating tures; or a PET (positron emission tomography) scan that uses to bones, joints, muscles, ligaments and tendons. Despite small amounts of radioactive material to detect bone tum- this huge number of people affected, exercise and sports ors and abnormalities in soft tissue. injuries make up only a portion of orthopedic-related prob- lems. Other causes include arthritis, osteoporosis, work- related accidents, falls, congenital conditions and just plain Traditional and everyday wear and tear on the joints, which account for more than 132 million physician visits every year. Emerging Solutions Armed with the most up-to-date research and state-of-the-art nother pathway to treating painful orthopedic equipment, Valley health professionals are able to provide conditions is by seeing a pain management spe- numerous viable options for combatting orthopedic-related cialist or visiting a pain management clinic. At conditions, both surgical and non-surgical. A Catalyst Pain Solutions, an interventional, pro- cedure-based facility, practitioners use a vari- ety of methods to help patients alleviate orthopedic pain. They Diagnosing the Problem offer traditional treatments, including epidural steroid injections to treat spinal pain, medial branch blocks and facet joint injections, dentifying the cause of pain is the first step on the says Dr. Reiner Cremer, a naturopathic physician with Catalyst road to recovery. A good place to start is with your Pain Solutions. Common causes of facet joint pain include arthritis, primary care physician who can diagnose the prob- degenerative disease of the spine and trauma. Ilem and direct you to the proper orthopedic profes- sional. You may be referred to an orthopedic surgeon Catalyst Pain Solutions also exclusively offers Regenexx, a who is a specialist in a specific area of practice such as knee regenerative stem cell therapy, which is the most advanced surgery, hip replacement or spinal surgery; or a physical orthopedic stem cell and platelet procedure in the world, Dr. therapist, acupuncturist, chiropractor or pain management Cremer says. “We are specifically using regenerative stem specialist depending on the severity of your symptoms. cell therapy for orthopedic care to stabilize and heal dam- During initial diagnosis, physicians will take a patient’s his- aged tissue in the knees, hips, shoulder, spine, hands, wrist, tory, perform a phys- foot, elbows and ankles. The goal is to increase function and ical exam and will decrease pain.” frequently arrange for medical imaging To determine whether a patient is a good candidate for reg- to get a better under- enerative stem cell therapy, they must go through a rigor- standing about how ous vetting process with regard to their medical history and to treat the problem. medications, submit to a physical exam and have imaging to detail the extent of damage or injury. Once candidacy is deter- Your orthopedist might mined, patients undergo bone marrow aspiration to harvest order an X-ray to look bone marrow tissue, which is then sent to a lab for processing. for bone fractures or Once processed, the patient’s harvested stem cells are inje- calcifications; a CT cted into the damaged or painful area using imaging guidance scan (computed to- – real time fluoroscopy or musculoskeletal ultrasound. mography), a proce- dure that combines The injection of these concentrated regenerative cells boosts X-ray technology with the body’s ability to heal itself. These injections can be given computer processing independently or in conjunction with an orthopedic surgical to produce cross-sectio- procedure. “Patients can expect to see results within 30 days,” nal images of the body Kremer says. “Almost all patients will experience a decrease in order to examine in pain and an increase in function and that gradually inc- bones, organs, mus- reases over the first nine to 12 months. The benefits of the cles, tendons, nerves stem cells can last for years.” 111-119_PHM0117_OrthopedicSAS_114.pgs 12.02.2016 09:35 PHM0117_Center-for-Neurology-Spine_17390_FP.pgs 11.17.2016 16:13 ORTHOPEDIC CARE S P E C I A L A D V E R T I S I N G S E C T I O N suggest a cortisone injection for a bout ist, who inserts disposable solid, but thin Non-Surgical Options of bursitis, tennis elbow or arthritis. needles into points on the body to aid circulation, help reduce muscle spasms, efore discussing sur- For those diagnosed with arthritis, a increase the range of motion in joints and gery, health care pro- painful joint disease that affects more relieve pain. viders will often exp- than 53 million adults in the United lore non-surgical and States, cortisone injections can bring Many people with back and neck pain Bminimally invasive much needed relief. But the decision choose to see a chiropractor, who uses options to alleviate a to prescribe steroids depends on the hands-on spinal manipulation to create patient’s pain, including medication patient’s age, level of physical activity alignment of the body’s musculoskeletal and injections. Dr. Harvinder Bedi, an and other medications taken. A more structure and restore mobility to joints orthopedic surgeon with the Center conservative approach includes tak- that may have become restricted by tissue for Neurology and Spine, says surgery ing anti-inflammatory medication and injury. For example, a patient may sus- is always the last resort. “We typically using heat and cold to ease pain. Many tain a back injury by picking up a heavy send patients for a course of physical patients also see improved movement box or repeatedly sitting on a desk chair therapy and make sure they’re taking and reduced pain through physical ther- that promotes bad posture. Chiropractic anti-inflammatory medications. If spi- apy. A licensed physical therapist can care provides a conservative alternative nal injections are indicated and those help reduce joint pain and improve mob- to drug therapy and possible surgery.