What is Orthopedics?

An Orthopedic doctor specializes in problems of the musculoskeletal system, from head to foot, including the spine. An orthopedist might address conditions such as ruptured disks, sciatica, low back pain, or scoliosis

Who should see an Orthopedist?

If you are suffering from any kind of musculoskeletal problem, such as back pain, knee pain, ankle pain or shoulder pain, or if you are experiencing any form of muscle or joint pain, you will benefit from a consultation with an orthopedist.

Orthpaedic Services

Pain Management Program

SinoUnited Health is pleased to provide a referral-based Pain Management Program staffed by Dr. Jiang and Dr. Yuan, a board-certified anesthesiologist with extensive training in the area of procedural pain management.

Our Stuff is experienced in treating neuropathies, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, and chronic and acute back pain.? When a patient with neck or back pain is referred to the Pain Management Program by a SinoUnited Health physician or an outside referral source, Dr. Yuan determines which procedure will be most effective for managing the patient’s chronic or acute pain.? In most cases, performing a series of non-operative procedures will delay and may prevent the need for surgery.

The procedures most commonly used in the Pain Management Program include:

• Epidural steroid injections (cervical and lumbar)
• Medial branch blocks
• Facet blocks
• Lumbar sympathetic blocks (for treating Complex Regional Pain Syndrome)

Knee

Knee problems are the most common reason patients visit orthopedic surgeons.

As the largest joint in the body and one made up of many components, the knee is complex and particularly susceptible to various types of injury. Essentially comprised of four bones, the knee is surrounded by muscles that allow for movement, ligaments that provide stability, and a cartilage structure that protects the joint and allows the bones to slide freely against each other.? From torn cartilage to ACL tears, the knee is frequently injured by casual and professional athletes alike.

Osteoarthritis, fractures, and general wear and tear injuries also cause many patients to seek treatment for pain and degeneration of the knee joint.

The knee conditions treated at SinoUnited Health include:

• Arthritis of the knee (osteoarthritis, rheumatoid, inflammation)
• Fracture related to the knee
• Trauma
• Knee sprains & strains
• Meniscal & articular cartilage tears & injuries
• Patella (knee cap) dislocations
• Patella tendon tears
• ACL tears
• PCL tears
• Quadriceps tears