Orthopedic Surgery
Restore Mobility & Improve Quality of Life
Orthopedics is a specialty focused on the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal problems in the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, and nerves. The orthopedic surgeons at Durango Outpatient Surgery Center provide comprehensive care and uses to help patients affected by orthopedic injuries, degenerative diseases, and other orthopedic conditions.
Some of the top orthopedic procedures performed at Durango Outpatient Surgery Center include:
- Shoulder Arthroscopy: Shoulder scopes are a minimally invasive way to treat shoulder pain and inflammation. At Durango Outpatient Surgery Center, our experienced surgeons use the latest technology to provide you with the best care possible.
- Knee Arthroscopy: Knee arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that can be used to diagnose and treat a number of conditions affecting the knee joint. The procedure is typically performed using a small camera, called an arthroscope, which is inserted into the knee through a small incision. This allows the surgeon to visualized the inside of the knee joint and better understand the source of the patient's pain or dysfunction. Knee arthroscopy can be used to treat a wide range of conditions, including torn ligaments, damaged cartilage, and inflamed Joints.
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Repair (ACL): ACL Repair is a common outpatient surgery that is performed to fix a torn ACL. The ACL is the ligament that connects the femur to the tibia and helps to stabilize the knee joint. ACL injuries are most often caused by sudden twisting or turning motions, and they can be extremely painful. oftentimes, ACL Repair surgery is necessary in order to allow patients to return to their normal activities.
- Total Knee Replacement: Total knee replacement (TKR) is a surgical procedure to replace the worn-out or damaged surfaces of the knee joint with new, artificial surfaces. The Durango Outpatient Surgery Center offers this procedure as an outpatient procedure, meaning that patients can go home the same day as their surgery. This is a major advantage for patients who want to avoid a lengthy hospital stay.
- Total Hip Replacement: Total Hip Replacement (THR) is one of the most successful and common procedures performed today. It involves replacing a damaged hip joint with an artificial hip joint. The procedure can relieve pain, improve mobility, and help you resume normal activities.