What is Orthopedic Surgery
and How Does it Help?

Providing patients with options using the latest technologies and procedures in orthopedic care is what we do at Integrated Spine Institute. We specialize in diagnosing, managing, and treating disorders that affect muscles, tendons, ligaments, bones, joints and other connective tissues. 

If you are experiencing spine, bone and joint pain, let the spine and orthopedic experts at Integrated Spine Institute help you find relief—start by taking our free interactive pain assessment below.

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Do I Need Orthopedic Surgery?

Our orthopedic doctors are experts in treating a wide range of orthopedic procedures for the spine, shoulder, hand, hip, knee, foot, and more—including joint replacement, fracture care, and arthroscopy.

The location and symptoms that indicate orthopedic surgery can vary depending on the type of injury and condition. Signs you may need orthopedic surgery a the Integrated Spine Institute include:

  • Difficulty using a particular body part to perform daily functions
  • Pain in muscles, tendons or joints that lasts for more than a few days
  • Joint pain that gets more intense during periods of rest
  • Swelling or bruising around the joint or the location of an injury
  • Limited range of motion, such as an inability to straighten the back
  • Joint deformity
  • Signs of infection including heat, inflammation, fever and/or redness
  • Sports trauma
  • Arthritis & rheumatic diseases
  • Congenital deformities
  • Spinal conditions
  • Degenerative conditions
  • Ligament damage
  • Osteoporotic compression fractures
  • Complex joint fractures
  • Foot and ankle disorders
  • Muscuskeletal tumors/Oncology
  • Shoulder and elbow disorders
  • Hip and knee joint preservation, arthroscopy and replacement


You don’t need to live in pain — and the experts at the Integrated Spine Institute can help you find relief. If you think orthopedic surgery at the Integrated Spine Institute could be the right solution for you, find out below.

Am I a Candidate for Orthopedic Surgery?

The main reason someone considers an orthopedic surgery is significantly decreased mobility and pain.  Depending on the location and progression of your injury or condition, the following types of orthopedic surgeries might be recommended by a surgeon at the Integrated Spine Institute:


Candidates for orthopedic surgery are generally healthy outside of their spine condition and have exhausted their conservative treatment options. Individuals who are excessively overweight or smokers are not ideal candidates for orthopedic surgery as both situations make healing and recovery extremely difficult.

Orthopedic surgery helps by:

  • Relieving pain
  • Repairing or replacing joints, improving functions such as range of motion and flexibility
  • Increasing strength
  • Preventing further injury

If you have persistent pain—find out if you’re a candidate for  orthopedic surgery at the Integrated Spine Institute with our candidacy check below.

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