Central Peninsula Hospital | Pulse | Spring 2021

Is a worn-out hip or knee keeping you from moving freely? Are you wincing because of chronic back pain that just keeps getting worse? Did you slip and shatter a bone? These are all health problems that might send you to an orthopaedic surgeon. These highly trained medical specialists focus on diagnosing and treating injuries and disorders of the musculoskeletal system, which includes the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles and nerves. Help for kids and adults Once these specialists only cared for children with spine and limb deformi- ties. But today they tend to people of all ages, from newborns with club feet to young athletes with overuse injuries to older adults with painful arthritis. And you might think that orthopae- dic surgeons do only one thing: surgery. But surgery is something they gener- ally advise only if medicine, exercise and other therapies don’t improve a patient’s health. When surgery is necessary, they might perform: Arthroscopy. This procedure uses special cameras and equipment to visualize, diagnose and treat problems inside a joint. Fusion. Bones are joined together with bone grafts and devices (such as metal rods) to heal into a single solid bone. Joint replacement. A damaged joint is replaced with an artificial one. Special expertise Although orthopaedic surgeons are famil- iar with all aspects of the musculoskeletal system, many specialize in treating certain areas, such as the foot and ankle, spine, hip, or knee. And they may choose to focus on specific fields, like pediatrics, trauma or sports medicine. Do you want to learn more about the health problems these doctors treat and meet our orthopaedic team? Visit us at cpgh.org/ jointcenter . Dr. Reyes rejoins the team At Central Peninsula Bone & Joint Center, we strive to im- prove your quality of life through the diagnosis, treatment and management of arthritic disorders of the hip and knee joints. We are pleased to welcome back Michael Reyes, MD, a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon with 20-plus years of experience in joint replacement surgery. In addition to his specialty training as an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Reyes completed fellowship training in adult joint reconstruction surgery and has performed more than 3,000 hip and knee replacements and revisions, making him an industry leader and expert in his field. Central Peninsula Bone & Joint Center staff are com- mitted to providing friendly, patient-focused care. We understand your time is valuable, and we make efficiency our goal. Offering same-day appointments and pro- viding quick, timely visits are just a couple of ways we cater to your busy schedule. Our location enables us to offer you more efficient care. Because we are located inside Central Peninsula Hospital, we are able to offer our patients the convenience of having appointments, x-rays and surgeries under one roof. If you would like to make an appointment with Dr. Reyes, call 907-714-4120 . What is an orthopaedic surgeon? 6 Central Peninsula Hospital