If nonsurgical treatment options are not enough to relieve pain, our orthopedic surgeons in San Ramon, CA may recommend surgery. These orthopedic surgical procedures may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Bone fusion
- Fracture repair
- Minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery
- Minimally invasive spine procedures
- Osteotomy
- Robotic-assisted partial and total knee replacement
- Robotic-assisted partial and total hip replacement
- Revision joint replacement surgery
- Soft tissue repair
What Is an Orthopedic Doctor?
An orthopedic doctor focuses on diagnosing, treating, managing and helping prevent musculoskeletal conditions. These include problems in the ankles, elbows, feet, hands, hip, knees and shoulder.
What Can Orthopedic Doctors Diagnose and Treat?
Our orthopedic doctors in San Ramon diagnose and treat various musculoskeletal conditions, such as the following:
- Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears
- Arthritis
- Back and spine pain
- Bone cancer
- Bone fractures and dislocations
- Bursitis
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Disk degeneration
- Foot pain
- Hand and wrist pain
- Herniated disk
- Knee and hip pain
- Limb abnormalities
- Osteoporosis
- Scoliosis
- Shoulder pain
- Spine tumors
- Sports injuries
- Sprains and strains
- Tendonitis
- Tendon or ligament injuries
How Do Orthopedic Doctors Diagnose Conditions?
Our San Ramon ortho doctors diagnose conditions by evaluating symptoms, asking about medical history and family’s medical history and conducting a physical exam. Based on the initial assessment, they may request further tests and screenings, which may include any of the following:
- Bone scan
- Computed tomography (CT) scan
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
- X-ray
- Blood test before surgery
Award-winning Orthopedic Care in San Ramon
At San Ramon Regional Medical Center, you can trust that our orthopedic team will take good care of you from your initial appointment through recovery. Our hospital has received several awards and distinctions for the expert orthopedic care we provide in Contra Costa County, such as the following:
- High Performing Hospital for 2021-22 by U.S. News & World Report for Hip Replacement
- Blue Distinction ® Centers for Spine Surgery by Blue Cross Blue Shield (2020)