Bone & Joint Physicians

Helping you stay on target and achieve your goals is what we're all about. Whether you are striving to be the best at your sport or returning from an injury, our friendly and highly trained staff will be there to assist you. Ridge therapists and trainers maintain close relationships with your orthopedic doctors and coaches and relentlessly pursue the latest and most effective physical therapy protocols. We look to be accessible. Many of our programs may be performed at your location and we are proud members of the 24-hour Ingalls Sports Network.

Orthopaedics is the medical specialty devoted to the diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation & prevention of injuries and diseases of your body's musculoskeletal system. This complex system includes your bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles & nerves and allows you to move, work and be active. Once devoted to the care of children with spine and limb deformities, orthopaedics now cares for patients of all ages, from newborns with clubfeet to young athletes requiring arthroscopic surgery to older people with arthritis.

A rheumatologist is an internist or pediatrician who is qualified by additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of arthritis and other diseases of the joints, muscles and bones. Many rheumatologists conduct research to determine the cause and better treatments for these disabling and sometimes fatal diseases.

Hip pain, whether it's caused by arthritis or injury, can severely limit activities and diminish quality of life. When other therapies fail to provide pain relief, hip replacement may be the answer. That's why nearly 300,000 Americans undergo hip replacement surgery each year. In many cases, minimally invasive techniques are an option.

Recent advances in medical technology have opened several new chapters in high performance knee surgery. One recent advancement is the development is VISIONAIRE Patient Matched Instrumentation. These patient-specific surgical instruments are custom made for the precise alignment of your knee, potentially increasing implant longevity. For more information about how VISIONAIRE Patient Matched Instrumentation can fit your life, ask your orthopaedist.