- Osteoporosis
- ArthritisArthroscopic Treatment may be an option for certain patients with Arthritis of the shoulder, depending on the severity of the disease. In these cases the treatment is outpatient and may involve removal of bone spurs or shaving of torn cartilage in the joint.
- Emergency CareWhen the ball is stuck outside the joint the patient is acutely aware and in pain. This is an emergency which requires immediate treatment to put the ball back into the socket. Most often this is at the emergency room or occasionally in a doctor’s office, or on the field of play. These cases are usually obvious with a deformed-appearing shoulder and will be confirmed with X-ray. Some patients will experience the ball spontaneously going back into the socket before emergency treatment is rendered. These situations still require orthopedic evaluation with X-ray and MRI.
- ElectrocardiogramJoint replacement surgery can restore your quality of life. However, patients must prepare for the invasive procedure by planning ahead and preparing themselves and their loved ones for surgery and recovery. Whether you’re having knee, hip or shoulder joint replacement surgery, make sure you understand the necessary protocols and stages of recovery. This includes hospital admission vs. surgery center, anesthesia, type of joint implant and a potential short hospital stay or time spent in a rehab facility to ensure appropriate use of physical therapy and occupational therapy for safe return to the home. Scheduling surgery will likely require a slew of pre-operative tests to clear you for surgery. These tests may include a chest X-ray or EKG.
- UltrasoundImaging Tests: A MRI, ultrasound and/or X-ray is often necessary to diagnose a MCL tear and see if there are other joint structures damaged. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) tests are optimal because they detect change in the soft tissue of the knee. Ultrasound and X-ray imaging can detect bone fracture and other injuries.
- MRIDr. Burt will typically evaluate the history of your problems and perform a physical exam, including a valgus test, which measures elbow instability. Evaluation also includes X-rays and an MRI to diagnose the severity of the injury.
- X-Rays
- ArthroscopyThis makes arthroscopy a minimally invasive method for a surgeon to repair damaged cartilage, ligaments, and tendons. It also makes it a convenient choice for the patient: For most arthroscopic knee operations, you will be home within hours of the surgery.
- Minimally Invasive SurgeryPartial Knee Replacement is a minimally invasive surgery that replaces the medial side of the knee joint. Since 2004 the Oxford Partial Knee has been available in the U.S. as an alternative to total knee replacement. This device only replaces the worn out inside or medial compartment of the knee and leaves intact the normal lateral (outside) compartment and the compartment that is just behind the kneecap. It uses a mobile bearing that moves naturally with your knee as it flexes and bends through its normal range of motion.
- Joint ReplacementPrognosis is good to excellent in 95% of major joint replacements (hips, knees, and shoulders). Pain relief is especially reliable. Full recovery of range of motion is not always accomplished but you will be able to play golf, walk, dance and engage in light to moderate physical activities. Expect your total joint replacement to last a decade or more.
- ArthroscopyA variety of knee surgery treatments and options are available to patients in Naperville, Joliet and Aurora who suffer from knee pain and knee injury, but if you have persistent pain, catching, or swelling in your knee, a procedure known as Arthroscopy may help relieve these problems. This surgical procedure is often performed on an outpatient basis allowing you to return home on the same day. Other procedures Dr. Burt performs, include...
- Hip Replacement
- Knee ReplacementA damaged knee can impact your quality of life, making it difficult to perform everyday activities, like walking up or down stairs or bending your knees. Pain may accompany these activities, and you may also have pain at rest or with sleeping. If you have found other treatments to be ineffective for long-term relief, a total knee replacement could be a great option to pursue. This procedure can alleviate your joint pain and help you get back to necessary daily activities you enjoy.
- Sports MedicineDr. David Burt is a respected sports medicine physician whose reputation for excellent orthopaedic care attracts patients to the Midwest Sports Medicine Institute from all over Illinois. To learn more about the orthopaedic procedures that we offer, schedule an appointment with Dr. David Burt. You can reach our Burr Ridge office by calling (630) 455-2000, our Plainfield office by calling (815) 267-8825, or our Morris office by calling (815) 941-1885.
- Physical TherapyIf the MCL injury does not require surgery, then it will be necessary to brace the knee to keep it stable, and attend physical therapy sessions.
- Occupational Therapy
- Shoulder Pain
- Allergies