Minimally Invasive Orthopaedic Procedures

Conservative Treatments for Joint Pain in Acarida & LA County

At USC Arcadia Hospital, orthopaedic services are about helping people achieve the highest level of function with as little pain as possible. We understand that most people want to avoid surgery if they can, and while an operation can be an effective solution, we prioritize more conservative measures and only recommend open surgery when other means prove insufficient.

Many orthopaedic conditions can be successfully treated with medication and physical therapy. In some cases, even intense pain will go away on its own over time and all a patient requires is relief in the interim.

Some conservative measures that can help with orthopaedic conditions including:

• Weight loss
• Joint protectors, such as canes and splints
• Medications designed to control pain and inflammation
• Massage
• Physical therapy

Arthroscopic Surgery

Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive orthopaedic surgery used to treat joint damage and pain. Minimally invasive procedures are operations that only involve small incisions and allow for faster recovery-many even allow the patient to return home the same day of the surgery. In an arthroscopic procedure, the surgeon only needs to make a small incision near the affected joint and operate on the area using small instruments.

These operations are performed using an arthroscope, a small, tube-shaped camera that is inserted in the area and displays the joint muscle and ligaments on a monitor. Using this live feed as a guide, the surgeon can perform the operation without cutting the area completely open.

Arthroscopic surgery is frequently used to treat:

• Shoulder pain
• Muscle tears
• Knee pain
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Cartilage damage

Arthroscopy is a preferred treatment method by most orthopedists. It is especially useful in sports medicine as it allows the athlete to return to the field faster than going through physical therapy or recovering from open surgery.

Be aware that while recovery is shorter, you should not instantly jump back into regular activity after arthroscopic surgery. Let the area heal for a few weeks as you ease it back into normal activities.

For more on our conservative treatments and minimally invasive procedures, call 1-888-388-2838 to reach our physician referral line.

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Arcadia Rehabilitation Services

Overcome Injury with Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy & More

The rehabilitation programs at USC Arcadia Hospital provide participants with personalized exercise training and counseling to facilitate faster recovery from injury, surgery, and chronic pain conditions. Our Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Center offers services on an outpatient basis, so you can receive the assistance you need and return to the comfort of your own home at the end of the session.

The USC Arcadia Hospital Rehabilitation Center offers:

• Acute rehabilitation unit
• Cardiac rehabilitation
• Physical therapy
• Occupational therapy
• Speech therapy
• Emergency services

The rehabilitation team consists of nurses, occupational and physical therapists, speech pathologists, social workers, dieticians, and a neuropsychologist. The team works collaboratively to coordinate care and return the patient to the highest level of functioning possible. Family is welcome and encouraged to attend sessions for support.

Dedicated Support through Your Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation services are not just about addressing the condition that brought you there, an equally vital part of the program is helping you through the process and overcoming both the emotional and physical challenges that come with it. Dealing with pain and disability, whether temporary or permanent, can be a difficult experience, but it does not have to mean the end of your independence. The goal of this program is to help you overcome the more debilitating aspects of a condition and live life to the fullest.

We provide rehab services for patients who have experienced the following:

• Stroke
• Orthopaedic disabilities
• Amputation
• Neurological impairments
• Arthritis
• Traumatic injuries

Other conditions may be eligible for rehabilitation services pending a doctor's evaluation. Speak with your primary care physician about getting a referral to a physical therapist.

For more information on physical therapy and rehab services, please call one of our nurse liaisons at 626-701-7851.