Knee Arthroscopy
Arthroscopy refers to a procedure in which a joint is viewed using a small camera. It allows Dr. Caffrey to diagnose and treat knee disorders by providing a clear view of the inside of the knee. Signs that you may be a candidate for this procedure include swelling, persistent pain, catching, giving way, and loss of confidence in your knee. When other treatments, such as the regular use of medications, knee supports, and physical therapy, have provided minimal or no improvement, you may benefit from arthroscopy.
Total Joint Replacement
Osteoarthritis is the most common reason for joint replacement. Osteoarthritis is caused by the wear and tear of aging. It causes the cartilage covering the joint surfaces to wear out, resulting in pain and stiffness. Total joint replacement will be considered if other treatment options will not relieve the pain and disability. In joint replacement surgery, Dr. Caffrey will remove the arthritic or damaged joint and replace it with an artificial joint, called a prosthesis. This relieves pain and improves mobility.
Shoulder Arthroscopy
In an arthroscopic examination, Dr. Caffrey makes a small incision in the patient's skin and then inserts instruments that magnify and illuminate the structures inside the joint. This lets Dr. Caffrey see the cartilage and ligaments to determine the amount or type of injury and then repair or correct the problem, if necessary. Candidates for shoulder arthroscopy include patients with chronic inflammation, rotator cuff tendon tears, impingement syndrome, and recurrent dislocations.
ACL Surgery
A torn ACL will not heal without
surgery. To surgically repair the
ACL and restore knee stability,
the ligament must be
reconstructed. Dr. Caffrey will
replace the torn ligament with a
tissue graft, which will act as a
scaffolding for a new ligament to
grow on. The goal of the ACL
reconstruction surgery is to prevent instability and restore the function of
the torn ligament, creating a stable knee, thus allowing the patient to
return to full mobility. Because the regrowth takes time, it may be six
months or more before an athlete can return to sports after ACL
reconstruction surgery.
Dr. Caffrey’s Specialties
This page contains information about the most common procedures for which Dr. Caffrey sees orthopaedic patients. For more general information about Murphy Wainer Orthopedics Specialists, including appointments, insurance and directions, please visit the Murphy Wainer Web Site at www.murphywainer.com.
Rotator Cuff Surgery
The rotator cuff is the group of four muscles and tendons that give the shoulder mobility and stability. Rotator cuff tears are most commonly caused by degeneration of the tendon, and occur more frequently in older patients. Some patients find relief in non-surgical treatments, but surgery may be necessary for patients with acute pain, weakness or loss of function. Dr. Caffrey can perform minimally invasive surgery on many patients, often resulting in less post-operative pain and stiffness, a shorter hospital stay, and shorter recovery time.
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Orthopedic Care for:
bone fractures
joint injuries
joint sprains
torn ligaments
rheumatoid arthritis
muscle strains
acute back pain
neck pain
sports injuries
musculoskelatal trauma
Specializing in:
orthopedic surgery
total knee replacement
partial knee replacement
total hip replacement
total shoulder replacement
minimally invasive surgery
ACL reconstruction
arthroscopy
rotator cuff surgery
sports medicine
Convenient Locations in:
Randolph County, Guilford County,
Forsyth County, Davidson County, and
areas of Rockingham County and
Alamance County, Greensboro, High
Point, Winston-Salem, Kernersville,
Summerfield, Oak Ridge, Stokesdale,
Colfax, Pleasant Garden, Reidsville,
Browns Summit, Gibsonville, Whitsett,
McLeansville,Julian, Jamestown
and surrounding areas
Dr. W. Dan Caffrey
Murphy Wainer
Orthopedic Specialists
1130 North Church Street
Greensboro, NC 27401
Phone: 336.375.2300
Fax: 336.375.2314
mwo @ sosbonedocs.com
Knee Arthroscopy
Arthroscopy refers to a procedure in which a joint is viewed using a small camera. It allows Dr. Caffrey to diagnose and treat knee disorders by providing a clear view of the inside of the knee. Signs that you may be a candidate for this procedure include swelling, persistent pain, catching, giving way, and loss of confidence in your knee. When other treatments, such as the regular use of medications, knee supports, and physical therapy, have provided minimal or no improvement, you may benefit from arthroscopy.
Total Joint Replacement
Osteoarthritis is the most common reason for joint replacement. Osteoarthritis is caused by the wear and tear of aging. It causes the cartilage covering the joint surfaces to wear out, resulting in pain and stiffness. Total joint replacement will be considered if other treatment options will not relieve the pain and disability. In joint replacement surgery, Dr. Caffrey will remove the arthritic or damaged joint and replace it with an artificial joint, called a prosthesis. This relieves pain and improves mobility.
Shoulder Arthroscopy
In an arthroscopic examination, Dr. Caffrey makes a small incision in the patient's skin and then inserts instruments that magnify and illuminate the structures inside the joint. This lets Dr. Caffrey see the cartilage and ligaments to determine the amount or type of injury and then repair or correct the problem, if necessary. Candidates for shoulder arthroscopy include patients with chronic inflammation, rotator cuff tendon tears, impingement syndrome, and recurrent dislocations.
Rotator Cuff Surgery
The rotator cuff is the group of four muscles and tendons that give the shoulder mobility and stability. Rotator cuff tears are most commonly caused by degeneration of the tendon, and occur more frequently in older patients. Some patients find relief in non-surgical treatments, but surgery may be necessary for patients with acute pain, weakness or loss of function. Dr. Caffrey can perform minimally invasive surgery on many patients, often resulting in less post-operative pain and stiffness, a shorter hospital stay, and shorter recovery time.
ACL Surgery
A torn ACL will not heal
without surgery. To surgically
repair the ACL and restore
knee stability, the ligament
must be reconstructed. Dr.
Caffrey will replace the torn
ligament with a tissue graft,
which will act as a scaffolding
for a new ligament to grow
on. The goal of the ACL reconstruction surgery is to prevent instability
and restore the function of the torn ligament, creating a stable knee,
thus allowing the patient to return to full mobility. Because the
regrowth takes time, it may be six months or more before an athlete
can return to sports after ACL reconstruction surgery.
Dr. Caffrey’s Specialties
This page contains information about the most common procedures for which Dr. Caffrey sees orthopaedic patients. For more general information about Murphy Wainer Orthopedics Specialists, including appointments, insurance and directions, please visit the Murphy Wainer Web Site at www.murphywainer.com.
Serving Patients in:
Randolph County, Guilford County, Forsyth County, Davidson County,
and areas of Rockingham County and Alamance County, Greensboro,
High Point, Winston-Salem, Kernersville, Summerfield, Oak Ridge,
Stokesdale, Colfax, Pleasant Garden, Reidsville, Browns Summit,
Gibsonville, Whitsett, McLeansville,Julian, Jamestown and
surrounding areas
1130 North Church Street
Greensboro, NC 27401
Specializing in:
orthopedic surgery
total knee replacement
total hip replacement
total shoulder replacement
minimally invasive surgery
ACL reconstruction
arthroscopy
rotator cuff surgery
non-surgical orthopedics
spine & joint injections
Orthopedic Care for:
bone fractures
joint injuries
joint sprains
torn ligaments
rheumatoid arthritis
muscle strains
acute back pain
neck pain
sports injuries
musculoskelatal trauma
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