- ArthritisA set of x-rays is usually ordered to evaluate the bones around the shoulder. The bone above the rotator cuff, called the acromion, can be hooked, or have a bone spur, which leads to pinching and irritation of the rotator cuff. The x-rays are also used to evaluate for arthritis of the shoulder joint (glenohumeral joint), and acromio-clavicular joint (AC joint). A MRI Arthrogram may be ordered if a rotator cuff tear is suspected, or if the patient is not improving with conservative treatment.
- Emergency CareSpecialized care at Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital includes Siteman Cancer Center, emergency care, heart and vascular, imaging and sleep medicine.
- ElectrocardiogramOur staff will help to set up the surgery through your insurance company and will instruct you on any paperwork that may be necessary. If you are over the age of 50, or have significant health conditions you may require an EKG and chest x-ray. You may also need to see your internist or family doctor to obtain a Letter of Medical Clearance. The day before the surgery, a member of the hospital or surgery center staff will contact you about what time to arrive for surgery. You may not eat or drink anything after midnight before your surgery.
- Cancer Care
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- MRIThe Orthopedic Center of St. Louis provides the highest quality comprehensive care for your orthopedic problems under one roof in a convenient personalized setting. So that we may quickly and accurately diagnose injuries, we have state of the art diagnostic equipment located in the same building as our Center. This includes high quality digital x-rays on the 2nd floor of the Center. Two high resolution MRI scanners at Imaging Partners of Missouri and MRI Partners of Chesterfield, and a CT scanner at CT Partners of Chesterfield on the 1st floor. Electrodiagnostic testing is available on the 3rd floor of the Center.
- X-Rays
- General SurgeryMissouri Baptist Medical Cente offers a full continuum of medical and surgical services, including heart care, cancer care, and women’s and infants’ services.
- Orthopedics
- ArthroscopyThe arthroscope is a fiber optic instrument (narrower than a pen) which is put into the knee joint through two small incisions. A camera is attached to the arthroscope and the image is viewed on a TV monitor. The arthroscope allows me to fully evaluate the entire knee joint, including the knee (patella), the cartilage surfaces, the meniscus, the ligaments (ACL & PCL), and the joint lining. Small instruments ranging from 3-5 millimeters in size are inserted through the incisions so that I can feel the joint structures for any damage, diagnose the injury, and then repair, reconstruct, or remove the damaged tissue. Before the development of arthroscopy, large incisions had to be made over the knee joint to treat or diagnose injuries. Today's arthroscopic techniques allow more complete evaluations of the knee joint while accelerating the rehabilitation process.
- Ankle SurgeryOur services include arthroscopic surgery, spine surgery, hand surgery and foot and ankle surgery. We have extensive experience in hip, knee and shoulder reconstructive and replacement surgery.
- Joint ReplacementMitchell B. Rotman, MD is a Board-Certified Orthopedic surgeon who specializes in total care of the hand, elbow, and shoulder, including pediatric and congenital deformities, joint replacement, arthroscopy, nerve and microsurgery
- Hand SurgeryOrthopedic hand and upper extremity surgery fellowship, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, Texas with David P. Green, MD, author of the standard textbook on hand surgery used by hand surgeons throughout the world
- Orthopedic SurgeryBoard Certified, fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in the treatment of the knee, ankle and foot disorders
- ArthroscopyLigaments in the knee can be injured at the same time as the meniscus, depending on how your knee was injured. In addition, there can be an injury to the joint surface (articular cartilage) at the time of injury. If surgery is required, damage to the joint surface will be evaluated and treated at the time of your arthroscopy.
- Hip ReplacementA hip replacement uses the combination of metal gliding on plastic, and cement to attach the artificial components to the bone. The arthritic head of the femur is removed and replaced with a metal ball which is attached to a metal stem. The stem is cemented into the hollow marrow space of the femur. The worn out hip socket is lined with a plastic cup, which is also cemented in place.
- Knee ReplacementA knee replacement involves removing a thin layer of bone from the damaged surface of the femur (thigh bone), using special instruments which remove the correct thickness of bone. The removed bone is then replaced by a thin layer of metal, approximately the same thickness as the bone which was removed.
- Knee ArthroscopyKnee arthroscopy can be performed with general anesthesia (going to sleep), or regional anesthesia (spinal or epidural block). The type of anesthesia will depend on your choice. The anesthesiologist will discuss your options the morning of surgery.
- Reconstructive Surgery
- Plastic SurgeryHand and upper extremity surgery is a highly specialized field that requires expertise in both plastic surgery and orthopedic techniques. Being trained in both disciplines enables Dr. Brown to expertly address the entire spectrum of diagnoses in the hand and upper extremity and to deal with injuries to tendons, nerves, bones, joints, blood vessels and skin.
- Sports MedicineBoard Certified Orthopedic Surgeon who fellowship trained in Sports Medicine at American Sports Medicine Institute in Birmingham, Alabama, under the instruction of James R. Andrews, M.D. and William G. Clancy, Jr., M.D.
- Physical TherapyPhysical therapy services are available on the 3rd floor to institute therapy the same day as your visit to The Orthopedic Center of St. Louis, if necessary.
- Tennis Elbow
- Shoulder Pain
- Neck Pain