Laminectomy is back surgery that includes the surgical removal of all or part of the laminae (sections of the vertebrae that surround the spinal cord). This surgery is performed to gain access to the spinal cord to remove tumors, treat injuries to the spine, relieve pressure on a nerve, or to implant, revise or reposition a catheter to administer medication using an external pump.

A bunion is a painful deformity of the bones and joint where the big toe meets the foot. Surgical removal of a bunion is usually done under general anesthesia and without a hospital stay. An incision is made along the bones of the big toe and the deformed joint and bones are repaired. A bone or joint may be removed and implants may be used.

Carpal tunnel release is a surgery performed by an orthopedic and/or hand surgeon to relieve hand and wrist pain caused by the compression of the medial nerve at the wrist. The medial nerve and the tendons are located in one wall of the carpal tunnel. The other wall holds the bones of the wrist. Most conditions are caused by wrist fracture, rheumatoid arthritis, or overuse of the wrist. The surgery is usually performed on an outpatient basis using either local or general anesthesia. The surgery can be performed using an endoscope or through open surgery.

Knee repair surgery (also known as ACL meniscal repair) is a surgical procedure performed to fix torn ligaments and torn meniscus cartilage in the knee. The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a ligament that crosses from the underside of the lower thigh bone to the upper end of the shin bone, including the kneecap. Injuries to this area are quite common as the result of sports activity. This surgery is often used to repair the area, allowing for normal range of motion and stability in the knee. ACL meniscal repairs are typically performed using arthroscopic surgery where the physician uses a camera or arthroscope inserted in small incisions in the joint. The physician is able to insert instruments through the incisions to make repairs. An orthopedic surgeon usually performs this type of surgery.

Shoulder surgery involves the repair or reconstruction of bones, tendons or muscles that help the shoulder rotate smoothly and properly. Shoulder surgery is usually performed to restore movement, stability, function and comfort following an injury. Depending on the extent of damage, repairing the shoulder could involve pins, plates, wires, a bone graft or an artificial joint implant. An orthopedic surgeon usually performs this type of surgery as either open surgery (larger incision to expose the joint) or arthroscopic surgery (where the physician uses a camera or arthroscope inserted in small incisions in the joint).