Oregon (OR) 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. Oregon has
378 practicing
orthopedic surgeons. Broken out by city, orthopedic surgery doctor density
in Albany is 3,
in Aloha is 1,
in Ashland is 6,
in Astoria is 2,
in Baker City is 1,
in Beaverton is 4,
in Bend is 25,
in Clackamas is 12,
in Coos Bay is 10,
in Coquille is 1,
in Corvallis is 10,
in Damascus is 1,
in Eugene is 25,
in Florence is 3,
in Gold Beach is 1,
in Grants Pass is 10,
in Gresham is 8,
in Hermiston is 2,
in Hillsboro is 10,
in Hood River is 4,
in Klamath Falls is 7,
in La Grande is 3,
in Lake Oswego is 10,
in Lebanon is 2,
in Mcminnville is 5,
in Medford is 12,
in Milwaukie is 6,
in Newberg is 2,
in Newport is 2,
in Ontario is 3,
in Oregon City is 7,
in Pendleton is 2,
in Portland is 131,
in Redmond is 4,
in Reedsport is 1,
in Roseburg is 6,
in Saint Helens is 1,
in Salem is 27,
in Sherwood is 1,
in Siletz is 1,
in Silverton is 2,
in Springfield is 5,
in Stayton is 1,
in The Dalles is 4,
in Tigard is 10,
in Tillamook is 3,
in Tualatin is 12,
in White City is 1,
and in Woodburn is 3.
Oregon Information
Oregon’s population is 3,641,056, and the capital city is Salem. The Cascade Mountains in the central part of the state offer skiing and other winter sports, while the western border of Oregon is the Pacific Ocean. Visitors can tour the Sea Lion Caves in Florence or the Columbia River Maritime Museum in Astoria. Every year, Oregon’s coastal lighthouses see many visitors. You can enjoy some famous Tillamook cheese and other dairy products at local creameries, or try a fresh beer in Portland, the unofficial craft brewing capital of the United States.
According to 2005 Census estimates, Oregon has a population of 3,641,056.
Of this population, 813,132 are under the age of 18
and 465,940 are at or above the age of 65.
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