Maine (ME) Orthopedic Surgery Doctors and Physicians
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Orthopedic Surgery Information
Description
Orthopedic surgery deals with problems of the spine and the extremities. An orthopedic surgeon diagnoses and treats patients whose musculoskeletal problems include arthritis, trauma and congenital deformities. He or she also works with patients who have traumatic and overuse injuries. Using both surgical and non-surgical means, the orthopedic surgeon will treat injuries and degenerative problems of the spine and extremities, such as hands, feet, knees, shoulders and elbows.
Diseases / Illnesses Treated
Physicians in this specialty treat patients suffering from numerous diseases and illnesses,
but some of the most common are Spinal Infection, Spinal Deformity, Spinal Discectomy, Spinal Stenosis, Spinal Injury, Herniated Disc, Carpal tunnel syndrome, Scoliosis, Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Cord Tumors, arthritis, Tennis elbow, Trigger finger, Ganglion cysts, Wrist fractures, Brachial plexus injuries, Orthopaedic trauma, and congenital deformities.
Procedures Performed
Once properly diagnosed, practitioners can perform numerous procedures on patients including Kyphosis Surgery, Disc Disease / Surgery, Joint Surgery, Hand surgery, Back / Spine Surgery , Hip Replacement, Invasive Disc Surgery, Repair fracture of radius (bone)/ulna, Shoulder arthroscopy and débridement, Repair of ankle fracture (bimalleolar type), Total joint reconstruction (arthroplasty), Laminectomy, Spine surgery, Knee replacement, Lumbar spinal fusion, Foot and ankle surgery, Carpal tunnel release, Removal of support implant, Low back intervertebral disc surgery, and Knee arthroscopy and anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.
Tests Performed
To diagnose patients with possible illnesses and diseases, specialists will often perform one of many tests including MRI arthrogram, Cat Scan, x-ray, Computed Axial Tomography (CT or CAT Scan), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), PET scan, Gallium Scan, Hip Ultrasound, Medical Photography, Bone Scans, and Spine Ultrasound.
Location Density Information
Doctor density varies by specialty and location. Maine has
157 practicing
orthopedic surgeons. Broken out by city, orthopedic surgery doctor density
in Auburn is 13,
in Augusta is 9,
in Bangor is 23,
in Bar Harbor is 2,
in Bath is 1,
in Belfast is 1,
in Biddeford is 3,
in Blue Hill is 1,
in Bridgton is 1,
in Brunswick is 6,
in Calais is 1,
in Damariscotta is 3,
in Dover Foxcroft is 3,
in Ellsworth is 3,
in Falmouth is 5,
in Farmington is 7,
in Fort Kent is 1,
in Houlton is 1,
in Kennebunk is 2,
in Machias is 2,
in Millinocket is 2,
in Oakland is 5,
in Pemaquid is 1,
in Pittsfield is 4,
in Portland is 29,
in Presque Isle is 4,
in Randolph is 1,
in Rockport is 6,
in Sanford is 3,
in Scarborough is 5,
in Skowhegan is 3,
in South Portland is 8,
in South Thomaston is 1,
in Waterville is 3,
in Windham is 4,
in Yarmouth is 2,
and in York is 3.
Maine Information
When you think of Maine, you probably think of seafood. Maine’s 228 miles of coastline offer residents and tourists breathtaking coastal scenery and numerous summer water sports, though most tourists visit Maine in the warmer months. Ninety percent of the land in Maine is forested, and the Appalachian Trail begins in this state. The capital city is Augusta, and the population is 1,321, 505. Famous Maine citizens include author Stephen King, artist Andrew Wyeth, and poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.
According to 2005 Census estimates, Maine has a population of 1,321,505.
Of this population, 272,217 are under the age of 18
and 192,024 are at or above the age of 65.
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