Your Destination for Comprehensive Orthopedic Treatment

Joint and back pain are some of the most common reasons for seeing an orthopedic specialist in Phoenix, and yet many people continue to suffer needlessly, living with pain that could be treated—or even alleviated completely. From dull aches and sharp twinges to popping joints, numb extremities or osteoarthritis, patients often endure pain, putting off helpful treatment.

Our orthopedic specialists in Abrazo Health are trained to provide expert care and treatment for whatever musculoskeletal issue that may be impairing your ability to enjoy daily activities or maintain an active lifestyle. We incorporate personalized, holistic treatment plans—both surgical and non-surgical—to help you live your best life as soon as possible. Speak with us about how we can help you with the following:

  • Knee pain
  • Hip pain
  • Shoulder pain
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Rotator cuff injuries
  • Elbow bursitis or tennis elbow
  • Sports injuries
  • Back Pain

Our specialists offer a wide range of orthopedic services:

The Abrazo Health Orthopedic Team

Orthopedics is the medical specialty devoted to the diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and prevention of injuries and diseases of the body’s musculoskeletal system, which includes the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles and nerves. Our orthopedic team works collaboratively to create an individualized treatment plan focused on your needs to help ensure the best recovery possible from beginning to end. They are composed of the following professionals:

  • Orthopedic specialists
  • Orthopedic surgeons
  • Physical therapists
  • Trauma specialists
  • Sports medicine specialists
  • Nurses
  • Orthopedic Advanced Practice Providers
  • Patient navigators

What Does an Orthopedic Specialist Do?

An orthopedic specialist is a doctor who specializes in diagnosing, treating and preventing a wide variety of conditions and diseases that affect the bones, joints, muscles, nerves, ligaments and tendons, or simply put, the musculoskeletal system. An orthopedic specialist has completed up to 14 years of education and clinical training including medical school, residency and fellowship. These doctors usually subspecialize in any of the following body parts or classifications:

  • Elbow and shoulder
  • Foot and ankle
  • Hand
  • Hip and knee
  • Spine
  • Sports medicine
  • Trauma surgery

What Diseases Do Orthopedic Specialists Treat?

Our orthopedic specialists in Phoenix help prevent, diagnose and treat the following conditions, but are not limited to the following:

  • Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears
  • Arthritis
  • Back or joint pain
  • Bone cancer
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Fractures
  • Joint replacement, restoration, and resurfacing
  • Limb abnormalities (i.e., clubfoot and bowlegs)
  • Sports injuries
  • Sprains and strains
  • Tendonitis
  • Tendon or ligament injuries
  • Spinal Deformity
  • Spine tumors

When Should You See an Orthopedic Doctor at Abrazo Health?

Please don’t hesitate to schedule an appointment with one of our orthopedic doctors in Phoenix if you are experiencing any of the following signs and symptoms of a musculoskeletal condition:

  • Severe, unexplained joint pain that may come with other symptoms
  • Numbness or tingling of extremeties
  • Lingering difficulty after joint replacement
  • Neck or back pain

Additionally, please contact us if you have received an orthopedic diagnosis, but you want a second opinion.

Why Choose Abrazo Health for Orthopedic Treatment?

Abrazo Health provides safe and compassionate orthopedic care at four strategically located hospitals across the Phoenix area. We also have several recognitions from trusted and well-respected organizations.For instance, our Abrazo Arrowhead Campus has received the Aetna Institute of Quality® Orthopedic Care Facility designation for total joint replacement of the knees and hips. Abrazo Arrowhead Campus has also been recognized by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona with the Blue Distinction Center Award for Knee and Hip Replacement for meeting national standards for quality and affordability.

And to help provide the best possible treatment options to our patients, we invest our time and energy in innovation, improving our quality of service and helping ensure hospital safety. Abrazo Health voluntarily participates in studies, clinical trials and other relevant initiatives that may help maximize the success rates of our patients.

Our orthopedic care is about what can help you the most.

Anyone at any age may suffer from bone and joint conditions. The good news is our orthopedic specialists, nurses and staff at Abrazo Health are committed to helping you break free from pain so you can get back to doing the things you love most without constraints.

One of our goals is to help our patients enjoy their lives to the fullest by staying active and healthy. We help make this happen by providing comprehensive orthopedic care using advanced technology and resources. We also provide classes and events to help educate our patients and their loved ones about different musculoskeletal conditions and how to handle them. At Abrazo Health, your bones, joints and muscles are in delicate, compassionate hands.

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