What Is Non-Surgical Orthopedics? What are its benefits?

While injuries to your bones, muscles, and joints can sometimes be complex, on many occasions these wounds can be treated without the use of surgery. These methods attempt to heal damage to the musculoskeletal system through non-invasive treatment options. Although it may not be an option for some particularly difficult injuries or deformities, many patients prefer to try nonsurgical orthopedics as a first option before turning to surgery.

While the non-surgical orthopedic options listed here are some of the most common, there are many other options you and your physician might consider. Some of these include:

Nerve Blocks: These procedures help prevent or greatly decrease pain in an affected area. Nerve blocks can take many forms, but are typically performed by injecting medication to stop pain in injured areas.

Radio Frequency  Ablations:  In this method of pain relief, an electrical current is created using radio waves in order to heat an area of nerves, which decreases or blocks pain signals from reaching your brain.

Lubrication Joint Injections: These injections hydrate and moisten your joints without the use of steroids. This decreases friction, improves joint function, and reduces pain.