Bones that do not heal themselves by wearing a cast can require surgical treatment. That surgery, known as open reduction, can involve inserting pins, screws, rods, and plates onto the bone to promote healing. Other surgeries may require bone grafting. Physical therapy is needed to help with mobility post surgery and regain strength and muscle in the injured area.

Joint Replacement Surgery removes the damaged, arthritic or diseased joint and replaces it with brand new, usually metal or plastic, prosthesis. Physical therapy post surgery helps patients regain control of their new joint by strength and stretching exercises.

Tendon Repair Surgery involves making an incision into the affected area and removing the damaged tendon tissue while carefully sewing the ends of the tendons back together. Physical therapy is recommended post surgery to help bring back strength and improve range of motion.

Ligament Surgery involves replacing the torn ligament with a new, healthy ligament. Physical Therapy is recommended post surgery to improve the range of motion, decrease pain and swelling, and improve the strength and stability of the joint to return to previous activity levels and to prevent further damage.

A spinal injury is damage to any part of the spine or nerves of the spine. Many different types of spinal injuries vary in symptoms. Visit our Spine Injury page to find out more!

A combination of injection treatments (e.g., cortisone, epidural, platelet-rich plasma (PRP)) and physical therapy can treat pain, inflammation, and bursitis in the joints.