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FAQs

Please find below the answers to some frequently asked questions at Orthopaedic Associates.

General Information

Q. How do I make an appointment?

Q. Are there wheelchairs available at your locations?

Q. What are my financial responsibilities?

Q. How do I request a copy of my medical records?

General Orthopaedics

Q. What is a joint?

Q. What is a tendon? Ligament? Cartilage?

Q. What is osteoarthritis?

Q. What is rheumatoid arthritis?

Q. Why do bones wear out?

Q. Should I apply ice or heat to an injury?

Q. What is a cortisone injection?

Common Orthopaedic Injuries & Conditions

Q. What causes knee problems?

Q. How are orthopaedic problems diagnosed?

Q. What causes a stress fracture?

Q. What is a compression fracture?

Q. What is a compound (open) bone fracture?

Q. What is a complete bone fracture?

Q. What is a hairline fracture?

Orthopaedic Surgery

Q. How and when do I need to fast prior to surgery?

Q. Where can I learn more about my upcoming surgery?

Q. Am I too old for surgery?

Q. What is Arthroscopic Surgery?

Physical And Occupational Therapy

Q. What is physical therapy?

Q. What is occupational therapy?

Q. How long will my therapy visit last?

Q. What should I wear to my therapy session?

Q. Will my Insurance cover my physical therapy?