New, Minimally Invasive and Minimal Incision
Shoulder, Arm and Hand Procedures
We are consistently researching the latest techniques, procedures, and surgical
instruments that can provide our patients with the highest quality care.
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy
This non-surgical therapy is an injection of a concentrated mixture of the patient's own blood. PRP injections have been shown to relieve acute and chronic pain and accelerate healing of
injured tissues and joints. Conditions aided by PRP include tennis elbow, golfers elbow, ligament sprains, and rotator cuff tears.
Many famous athletes have received PRP for various problems, such as sprained knees and chronic tendon injuries. These types of conditions have typically been treated with medications, physical therapy, or even surgery.
Features and Benefits: an outpatient procedure that can aid in faster recovery and return to normal activities where other treatment outcomes have limited results.
View our Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy page for more information.
Implantable Neuro Stimulators
for Chronic Full-Body Pain Relief
Implantable Nerve Stimulators are compact, micro-stimulator systems that treat chronic intractable pain by targeting individual nerves throughout your body. The stimulators are implanted via a minimally invasive, outpatient procedure and are operated by a wireless external controller.
Features and Benefits: a minimally invasive procedure that can be done in office that can lower patitent costs and is covered by many insurance carriers. This procedure is an effective chronic pain mangement alternative where physical therapy and mediations have not provided a positive outcome.
View our Neuro Stimulators page to learn more.
Dupuytren's Contracture Treatment
Dupuytren's Contracture (DC) is caused by a buildup of collagen under the skin. The collagen may thicken and form a tight, rope-like cord. Over time, this cord can tighten and pull the finger toward the palm, preventing fingers from straightening. Panhandle Orthopaedics offers a non-surgical treatment where medicine is injected directly into the cord and works to break it down.
Features and Benefits: Procedure performed in office with no general anesthesia required. Starts working as soon as you receive the first injection, with early range of motion and return to active daily lifestyle compared to surgical treatment.
Visit factsonhand.com for more information on condition and treatment.
Shoulder Resurface
A minimal incision procedure, also called hemiarthroplasty, utilizing the HemiCap implant (provided by our surgical partner, Arthrosurface)
that enables surgeons to replace only the damaged or arthritic parts of the affected area, rather than replacing the entire joint.
Illustration from Arthrosurface
Features and Benefits: a new option that bridges the gap between “first-line” therapies and total joint replacement; patients report outstanding pain relief, rapid recovery and significant range of motion improvements; procedure may be performed on outpatient basis; maintains existing joint biomechanics allowing normal motion.
Visit arthrosurface.com for more information and patient stories.
Single Portal Scope Diagnostic Imaging
This minimally invasive, arthroscopic procedure incorporates a disposable
optical needle with fully integrated camera that allows real time diagnosis of patient joint injuries through a handheld tablet. Not only is this useful
for diagnosis, it also contains a fully integrated lumen (port), making it possible to provide pain medication to the area using the same device.
Features and Benefits: an in-office procedure that, in majority of cases, eliminates the need for an MRI and multiple doctor visits.
View our Single Portal Scope page for more information.
Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel, Cubital Tunnel and Trigger Finger Release
A minimally invasive procedure
utilizing an innovative endoscopic system (provided by our surgical partner, AM Surgical) is used for cubital, carpal tunnel
and trigger finger release surgery.
This system features the only clear cannula (tube) and scope-mounting blade combination available to surgeons that offers complete protection and visualization of the ulnar nerve throughout the procedure. The surgeon can view and cut the affected tissue surrounding the nerve with precision, ease and safety.
Features and Benefits: a smaller incision and scar compared to other open techniques, less trauma and pain, early range of motion and return to active daily lifestyle. Illustration from AM Surgical
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