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Treatment Plans

After a comprehensive evaluation of the disorder, the orthopedist will make recommendations for a treatment plan, based on some of the following criteria:

• your age, overall health, and medical history

• extent of the disease, injury, or condition

• your tolerance for specific medications, procedures, or therapies

• expectations for the course of the disease, injury, or condition

• your opinion or preference

For most orthopedic disorders and injuries, there is more than one form of treatment that may be appropriate. Thus, many treatment plans involve a combination or progression of some of the following:

• rest

• medical counseling

• medication

• immobilization

• physical therapy

• occupational therapy

• rehabilitative therapy

• exercise

• activity modifications

• casts and splints

• crutches, canes and walkers

• braces and orthotics

• procedures, such as arthroscopy

• surgery, such as joint replacement and transplants

Listed in the directory below you will find additional information regarding treatment plans for many orthopedic conditions, for which we have provided a brief overview.

Arthroscopy

Joint Replacement

Artificial Hip Replacement

Artificial Knee Replacement

Ice Packs vs. Warm Compresses For Pain

Exercise: The Right Program and the Right Preparation

Exercise and the Aging Person