Thank you for choosing Orthopedic Specialists & Sports Medicine for your specialized orthopedic care. We understand that patients can sometimes feel overwhelmed when it comes to seeking medical care, so in this section, you’ll find links to a wide range of our online resources, such as patient forms, supplemental information, and patient education.
Please use the links provided below to learn more about our patient resources.
Once you have scheduled your appointment with one of our specialty-trained doctors, please use the links below to obtain our new patient forms and browse through our tips and suggestions on preparing for your appointment.
If you’re suffering from an acute orthopedic injury but have already been seen in an emergency room, you can schedule your follow-up visit with one of our specialty-trained doctors—no referral necessary.
We also proudly offer Orthopedic Urgent Care visits at a much lower cost when compared to local hospitals, allowing you to get the expert, high-quality care you need for less.
Save time and money by visiting our Orthopedic Urgent Care, where we provide immediate treatment for patients suffering from the following:
Walk-ins welcome. No appointment necessary.
Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
As the connections between your bones, joints will sustain a certain amount of wear and tear as we age. Remaining pain- and arthritis-free requires practicing good joint preservation techniques. The following techniques will help you to treat your joints with care as they age.
Every day, move each joint through its full range of motion to sustain mobility and freedom from pain. Make sure your movements are slow and gentle to avoid injury and be careful not to overextend.
Be sure to extend and flex your joints in the manner for which they are intended. Avoid overextending or stressful positions as well as techniques that could put you at risk for injury.
The manner in which you carry your body has a significant impact on whether your joints will remain pain-free. Practice good posture by adjusting work spaces to your specifications. Avoid back pain by picking items up using your legs, not your lower back. When carrying heavy objects, be sure to cradle the items close to your body.
Favor the larger joints. Use the weaker joints for duties only they can handle. Using your hands, carry objects palm open to help distribute weight equally over your forearm. If available, make use of surfaces around you. Instead of lifting an object, slide the object across a surface, like a table or workbench.
Avoid keeping your joints in the same position for a prolonged period of time. This will help to keep your joints from becoming stiff. In situations where this cannot be avoided, such as car rides, take a break every hour to stretch and adjust your seating position.
Please do not consume food or liquids after midnight on the evening prior to your surgery date due to complications associated with anesthesia. This includes mints and chewing gum. Additionally, we recommend that you do not smoke, chew tobacco, or consume alcohol for at least 24 hours prior to your surgery.
You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost.
Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services.
For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call (1-800-985-3059).
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