Orthopedics
Improve your quality of life and get back to the activities you enjoy with the help of the orthopedic care at the Howard University Faculty Practice Plan.
Do I Need Orthopedic Care?
Our team can help you recover, manage pain, and restore mobility from:
- Injuries and sports injuries like fractures, strains and sprains
- Chronic conditions such as arthritis or back pain
- Bone, joint, muscle, ligament and tendon conditions
Conditions We Treat
Orthopedic care treats a wide range of conditions that affect the bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, and tendons:
- Arthritis, including osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Congenital and developmental conditions like clubfoot, hip dysplasia, or bowed legs
- Foot and ankle conditions
- Herniated discs
- Hip and knee disorders
- Joint dislocations
- Plantar fasciitis
- Scoliosis and spinal conditions like spinal stenosis
- Tennis elbow
Preventive Care
Rely on our orthopedic specialists for advice to help you avoid future injuries or worsening chronic conditions. Maintaining a healthy weight, eating well, and staying active can reduce orthopedic problems. Ask us for guidance on custom exercises, stretches, and posture correction.
Personalized Orthopedic Services
Orthopedic care aims to help you move more comfortably and is tailored to your needs. It may involve non-surgical treatments like physical therapy, medications, or injections. Sometimes surgery may be necessary to repair or replace damaged joints or bones.
Joint Replacement Surgery
Move without pain with joint replacement surgery. This surgery replaces a damaged or worn-out joint, usually a knee, hip, or shoulder, with an artificial one called a prosthesis. Your orthopedic team may recommend joint replacement surgery if you live with arthritis, joint pain or stiffness, or difficulty moving that hasn’t improved with treatments like medicine or physical therapy.
Minimally Invasive Options
If you need surgery, your team will use minimally invasive orthopedic treatments like arthroscopy or robotic-assisted surgery whenever possible. These methods can reduce recovery times, scarring, and complications better than traditional surgery.
