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UT Southwestern Medical Center’s orthopaedic rehabilitation specialists provide valuable therapies needed to effectively treat and manage symptoms associated with:
Our orthopaedic rehabilitation programs enable patients to reduce pain, increase flexibility and mobility, recover lost functions and achieve a greatly improved state of health.
Orthopaedic specialists utilize a team to determine the right course of action for each patient’s rehabilitation program. The rehabilitation team also includes nurses, neuropsychologists and psychologists, and occupational, physical and recreational therapists.
UT Southwestern’s comprehensive diagnostic resources enable us to design rehabilitation programs uniquely suited to each patient’s specific situation. Some of the advanced orthopaedic testing resources available at UT Southwestern include:
- Arthrography – a contrast iodine solution with X-rays reveals a precise image of joint structures, including cartilage, ligaments and tendons.
- Bone scan – uses X-rays, ultrasound or a contrasting agent to measure bone density and disease, and to help diagnose osteoporosis, bone fractures and other conditions.
- Computed tomography (CT) scan –X-rays combined with computer technology produce detailed, cross-sectional images of the body.
- Discography – a contrasting agent determines the condition of discs that separate individual bones that are part of the spine.
- Doppler ultrasound – high-frequency sound waves produce an image of blood vessels to detect blockages in blood flow.
- Electromyography – electrodes (tiny needles) record electrical activity in the muscles and reveal functioning of nerves in the arms or legs.
- Joint aspiration – a syringe removes fluid from around the joints to determine bone condition or the presence of an infection.
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) – magnetic fields and computer technology produce high-resolution images of bones and tissues.
- Nerve conduction study (NCS) – electrodes taped to the skin determine the speed of nerve activity in the muscles and reveal the specific site of an injury.
- Venography – a contrasting agent determines the presence of a blood clot or deep vein thrombosis.
Rehabilitation specialists attentively work with patients and provide the knowledge and specialized training needed to achieve the best possible results from therapy. Their dedication to providing expert and compassionate care makes an important difference in our patients’ rehabilitation, and individuals who have been a part of our orthopaedic rehabilitation program have realized extraordinary results.
