Here is a list of our
Frequently Asked Questions.
WHAT IS ORTHOPAEDICS?
Orthopaedics is a medical
specialty that deals with the specializes musculoskeletal
system. An Orthopaedist, or an Orthopaedic Surgeon, is a physician
who specializes in treating disorders of the musculoskeletal
system —the system of the body that includes bones,
joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves, skin, and any
structures related to them.
Much of the early work in
Orthopaedics involved children who had spine or limb deformities.
Treatment included the use of braces to straighten the child’s
body, and to correct deformity.
Today, Orthopaedists provide
many forms of treatments-casts for broken bones, exercises
or medication for musculoskeletal injury or disease, and surgery
such as implanting artificial joints and reconstruction of
damaged limbs.
Some Orthopaedists confine
their practice to specific areas of the musculoskeletal system,
such as the spine, hip, foot or hand, However, most practice
general orthopaedics, treating a wide variety of diseases,
injuries, and conditions.
WHAT IS ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY?
Orthopaedics is the branch of surgery which deals essentially
with bones and other bone-related structures. Most of the
orthopaedic surgery performed follows traumatic accidents
(falls, motor vehicle accidents, twisting injuries and the
like), but other surgeries include correction of congenital
and developmental limb deformities.
WHAT ARE COMMON PROBLEMS IN ORTHOPAEDICS?
Some of the common problems are those caused by injuries from
accidents that occur at home, at work, on the highways, and
from competitive sports. The most frequent are:
 broken
bones
- torn ligaments
- dislocations
- sprains
- tendon injuries
- pulled muscles
- ruptured discs and sciatica
In addition to injuries, Orthopaedists also treat more chronic
conditions such as problems with the back, legs, and feet. These
include:
- arthritic joints
- low back pain
- scoliosis (curvature of The spine)
- knock knees or bow legs
- bunions and hammer toe
Orthopaedic practice also includes the treatment of arthritis
and bursitis. Other serious conditions treated by Orthopaedic
surgeons are deformities present at birth or congenital abnormalities,
growth abnormalities, osteoporosis, muscular dystrophy, and
cerebral palsy.
Orthopaedic Specialists Las Vegas Orthopaedic Specialists,
Orthopaedic Specialists of Southern Nevada.
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DO I GET A PRESCRIPTION REFILL?
We never want you to run out of your medication. Therefore,
please follow these simple steps regarding prescription refills.
During your office visit, ask your doctor to write a prescription
for any of your medications that are running low. If you are
running low on a medication between office visits, please
call the office at (702) 388-1008 or have your pharmacist
call the office and request a refill. Please allow at least
48-hours for refills to be called in.
Some strong medications such as pain pills cannot be refilled
by your pharmacy. They require a written prescription. Please
give our office at least 48-hours notice when you’ll
need a written prescription.
WILL MY INSURANCE COVER THE COST
OF SERVICE?
There is no clear-cut answer to this question because insurance
programs vary greatly with respect to
services allowed. The patient is responsible for all fees,
regardless of insurance coverage. It is customary to
pay for office services when they are rendered unless prior
arrangements have been made. As a courtesy, we will bill your
insurance company. The office staff will be happy to review
your insurance coverage with you and answer
any questions that you may have. Patients with accepted work-related
injuries covered by Worker’s
Compensation will not be responsible for their bill unless
their claim is denied.
What should I do in an emergency?
You can reach one of our doctors 24 hours a day, 7 days a
week by calling the office number. You may be advised to proceed
to an emergency facility.
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