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Orthopaedic Surgery

Our multi specialty fellowship trained physicians perform surgery on all types of orthopaedic problems. From upper extremity to foot and ankle conditions, our surgeons are here to diagnose, treat and get you back on the road to recovery.

Arthoscopic Surgery of the Ankle, Knee and Shoulder

Arthroscopy is a surgical procedure in which an arthroscope is inserted into a joint. Arthroscopy is a term that comes from two Greek words, arthro-, meaning joint, and -skopein, meaning to examine.

The benefits of arthroscopy involve smaller incisions, faster healing, a more rapid recovery, and less scarring. Arthroscopic surgical procedures are often performed on an outpatient basis and the patient is able to return home on the same day. Learn more in our Patient Education section.

Bunion Surgery

Bunion is a foot deformity that changes the shape of the foot causing the big toe to turn inward, towards the second toe leading to pain and inflammation. A bunion is caused by incorrect footwear, joint damage, arthritis, and genetic disposition. Some of the commonly observed symptoms are pain, inflammation, bony bump on the side of the foot.

Bunion may be corrected with conservative treatment or surgery. If the conservative treatment does not treat the bunion pain, then your surgeon may recommend bunionectomy, surgical removal of a bunion. The main goal of the surgery is to remove painful deformities, restore normal bone alignment, and prevent recurrence.

This surgery involves shaving the inflamed tissue around the big toe joint using a shaving drill. A part of the bone in big toe is cut to straighten the toe (osteotomy). Ligaments are tightened and adjusted in a proper direction. Screws and pins are used to fuse the bones together. After the surgery, your surgeon may instruct you to wear crutches to prevent weight bearing. Some of the complications of the surgery include infection, stiffness of the toe, loss of blood supply to the toe, and over-correction. Over-correction leads to turning of the big toe outward (Hallux varus). However, these complications can be corrected.

Bunion

This deformity affects the joint at the base of the big toe. It is a bony bump beneath the skin on the inner side of the foot. A bunion starts small, but over time it can grow to become very large. Bunions are more common in women.

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For more than 30 years, Southern Maryland Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center has been serving the Tri-County area with compassionate, quality, state of the art orthopaedic care.  Our group of Board Certified physicians specializes in Hand & Upper Extremity, Joint Replacement, Revision Joint Replacement, Foot & Ankle and Musculoskeletal Care including Sports Medicine, Fractures & Trauma and Spinal Disorders. Our physicans are dedicated to providing the highest level of care with a range of treatment options in two convenient locations.  We look forward to helping you with all your orthopaedic needs.

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