What We Do

Diagnosis

Surgery

Subspecialization

Osteoporosis: DXA Studies

 

Diagnosis

Our physicians diagnose and treat patients of all ages to restore loss of function due to injury or disease, to correct birth and/or growth abnormalities, to enhance the quality of life for patients with chronic conditions, and to educate patients in the prevention of injury and disease. They have a reputation for working together to ensure that each patient receives the treatment and service needed to return to a productive lifestyle.

To most accurately assess your condition, your Colonial Orthopaedics physician may order a series of x-rays or other diagnostic tests, before determining your diagnosis. Some of the most common orthopaedic disorders include:

• Ankle sprains
• Arthritis related joint problems
• Carpal tunnel syndrome & other hand problems
• Chronic or recurrent musculoskeletal pain
• Diabetes related foot problems
• Fractures of all types
• Knee problems, including torn cartilage or ligaments
• Muscle strains
• Osteoporosis related problems
• Shoulder problems including dislocation & separation
• Tennis elbow

Once your diagnosis is determined, your physician may utilize conservative, non-surgical treatment including:

• Casting
• Compression
• Exercise
• Medication
• Orthotics
• Physical therapy
• Rest, ice, & elevation
• Splinting

Surgery

If surgery is required, our physicians specialize in traditional and state-of-the-art techniques. Some of the most common surgical procedures include:

• Arthroscopic surgery of the knee or shoulder
• Joint Replacement Surgery of the hip, knee or shoulder
• Reconstruction of the knee
• Surgery of the hand or foot
• Surgery for the clavicle and lumbar spine

Areas of Subspecialization:

• General Orthopaedics
• Sports Medicine
• Pain Management
• Adult Reconstruction
• Arthroscopic Surgery
• Diabetic Foot Care
• Pediatric Orthopaedics
• Total Joint Replacement
• Treatment & Surgery of the Foot & Ankle
• Treatment & Surgery of the Hand & Upper Extremities
• Treatment & Surgery of the Spine
• Trauma & Fracture Care
• Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
• Physical & Occupational Therapy
• Osteoporosis Diagnosis & Treatment
• Interventional Pain Specialists
• Physical & Hand Therapy
• Wound Care
• Independent Medial Evaluations

Osteoporosis: DXA Studies

• Are you over the age of 45?
• Do you consume three or more caffeine beverages a day?
• Do you smoke cigarettes?
• Do you consume low amounts of dairy products?
• Do you have a family history of osteoporosis?
• Have you had a fractured bone as an adult?
• Do you suffer from a thyroid condition?
• Are you of Caucasian or Asian descent?
• Do you have a small frame?
• Do you take steroid medications?
• Do you frequently drink alcohol?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, you could be at risk for osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a debilitating disease that affects more than 25 million Americans every year. It reduces the strength of your bones, causing them to become brittle and prone to fractures. Although both men and women fall victim to osteoporosis, approximately 50% of women over the age of 50 are at risk for an osteoporosis-related fracture.

Early detection is the best way to protect yourself from the debilitating effects of this disease. Colonial Orthopaedics offers on-site bone densitometry testing at our Colonia Heights location. The test is a non-invasive and painless procedure that requires about 15 minutes to conduct while you remain fully clothed and unconfined.

Medial research indicates that only one in four spine fractures are clinically recognized and patients with spine fractures are twice as likely to suffer hip fractures and five times as likely to experience subsequent spine fractures. Utilizing the state-of-the-art IVA technology, our physicians can visually assess spine fractures and better recommend ways to prevent and/or treat these conditions.

If you think you may be at risk for osteoporosis, call Colonial Orthopaedics at (804) 518-1300 to schedule your DXA, or ask your physician if a bone density test is right for you.