Services
Dr. Patrick Dawson is an expert sports medicine and orthopaedic surgeon. He renders the most comprehensive surgical care for all shoulder, hip, knee, ankle and sports injuries. Click on the below mentioned tabs to know more about his services.
Sports Medicine
Sports injuries occur when playing indoor or outdoor sports or while exercising. Sports injuries can result from accidents, inadequate training, improper use of protective devices, or insufficient stretching or warm-up exercises. The most common sports injuries are sprains and strains, fractures, and dislocations.
Knee
Knee Anatomy
The knee is a complex joint made up of different structures including bones, tendons, ligaments and muscles. They all work together to maintain normal function and provide stability to the knee during movement.
Having a well-functioning healthy knee is essential for our mobility and ability to participate in various activities. Understanding the anatomy of the knee enhances your ability to discuss and choose the right treatment procedure for knee problems with your doctor.
Conditions
- Knee Pain
- Anterior Knee Pain
- Runner’s Knee
- Osgood Schlatter Disease
- Chondromalacia Patella
- Jumper’s Knee
- Bursitis
- Baker’s Cyst
- Iliotibial Band Syndrome
- Lateral Patellar Compression Syndrome
- Osteochondritis Dissecans
- Shin Splints
- Knee Injury
- Unstable Knee
- Goosefoot Bursitis of the Knee
- Knee Sprain
- ACL Tears
- MCL Tears
- MCL Sprain
- Meniscal Injuries
- Meniscal Tears
- Ligament Injuries
- Multiligament Instability
- Knee Arthritis
- Patellar Dislocation/Patellofemoral Dislocation
- PCL Injuries
- Chondral (Articular Cartilage Defects)
- Patellar Instability
- Patellofemoral Instability
- Patella Fracture
- Recurrent Patella Dislocation
- Quadriceps Tendon Rupture
- Patella Tendon Rupture
- Lateral Meniscus Syndrome
- Medial Meniscus Syndrome
- Tibial Eminence Spine Avulsions
- Osteonecrosis of the Knee
- Knee Angular Deformities
Procedures
- Robotic Knee Replacement/MAKO
- Non-surgical Treatments
- Knee Arthroscopy
- Knee Osteotomy
- High Tibial Osteotomy
- Tibial Tubercle Osteotomy
- Unicompartmental Knee Replacement
- Patellofemoral Knee Replacement
- What is new in Knee Replacement
- Total Knee Replacement
- Revision Knee Replacement
- Robotic Assisted Partial Knee Surgery
- Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction
- Distal Realignment Procedures
- Arthroscopic Reconstruction of the Knee for Ligament Injuries
- PCL Reconstruction
- LCL Reconstruction
- ACL Reconstruction
- Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
- Tricompartmental Knee Replacement
- After Knee Replacement
- Patient Specific Knee Options
- Cartilage Restoration
- Resurfacing
- Autologus Chondrocyte Implantation
- Subchondroplasty
- Partial Meniscectomy
- Meniscal Surgery
- Limb Lengthening
- Matrix Induced Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation (MACI)
Hip
Hip Anatomy
The hip joint is the largest weight-bearing joint in the human body. It is also referred to as a ball and socket joint and is surrounded by muscles, ligaments, and tendons. The thigh bone or femur and the pelvis join to form the hip joint. Any injury or disease of the hip will adversely affect the joint's range of motion and ability to bear weight.
Conditions
- Snapping Hip
- Hip Pain
- Muscle Strains
- Hip Bursitis
- Femoroacetabular Impingement
- Avascular Necrosis
- Hip Fracture
- Hip Dislocation
- Gluteus Medius Tear
- Hip Labral Tear
- Chondral Lesions or Injuries
- Hip Instability
- Loose Bodies
- Hip Groin Disorders
- Hip Distraction
- Subtrochanteric Hip Fracture
- Hip Abductor Tears
- Hip Synovitis
- Irritable Hip
- Hip Tendonitis
- Hip Pointers
- Developmental Dysplasia
- Legg-Calve-Perthes-Disease
- Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis
- Hip Arthritis
Procedures
Shoulder & Elbow
Shoulder Anatomy
The shoulder is the most flexible joint in the body enabling a wide range of movements including, forward flexion, abduction, adduction, external rotation, internal rotation, and 360-degree circumduction. Thus, the shoulder joint is considered the most insecure joint of the body but the support of ligaments, muscles and tendons function to provide the required stability.
Elbow Anatomy
The elbow is a complex joint formed by the articulation of three bones –the humerus, radius and ulna. The elbow joint helps in bending or straightening of the arm to 180 degrees and assists in lifting or moving objects.
Conditions
- Rotator Cuff Tear
- Shoulder Pain
- Subluxation
- Shoulder Impingement
- SLAP Tears
- Arthritis of the Shoulder
- Frozen Shoulder
- Shoulder Instability
- Shoulder Joint Tear
- Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
- Dislocated Shoulder
- Little League Shoulder
- Bicep Tendon Tear at Elbow
- Bicep Tendon Rupture
- Burners and Stingers
- Elbow Dislocation
- Elbow (Olecranon) Bursitis
- Ulnar Nerve Entrapment (Cubital Tunnel Syndrome)
- Osteochondritis Dissecans
- Elbow Sprain
- Tennis Elbow
- Golfer’s Elbow
- Elbow Injuries
- Little League Elbow
- Nursemaid’s Elbow
- Elbow Pain
- Shoulder Trauma
- Clavicle Fracture
- Fracture of the Shoulder Blade
- Adult Forearm Fractures
- Forearms Fracture in Children
- Distal Humerus Fractures of the Elbow
- Elbow Fractures in Children
- Radial Head Fractures of the Elbow
- Glenoid Fractures
- Baseball and Shoulder Injuries
- Elbow Fractures
Procedures
- Shoulder Injections
- Shoulder Joint Replacement
- Partial Shoulder Replacement
- Reverse Shoulder Replacement
- Revision Shoulder Replacement
- Shoulder Hydrodilatation
- Minimally Invasive Shoulder Joint Replacement
- Arthroscopic Bankart Repair
- Shoulder Labrum Reconstruction
- Shoulder Arthroscopy
- Total Elbow Replacement
- Elbow Arthroscopy
- Elbow Ligament Reconstruction
- Elbow Tendon and Ligament Repair
- Elbow Contracture
Foot & Ankle
Foot and Ankle Anatomy
The foot and ankle is a complex joint involved in movement and providing stability and balance to the body. The foot and ankle consists of 26 bones, 33 joints, and many muscles, tendons and ligaments.
Conditions
- Ankle Sprain
- Achilles Tendon Rupture
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Ankle Fractures
- Ankle Instability
- Nail Bed Injuries
- Osteochondral Injuries of the Ankle
- Stress Fracture of the Foot
- Shin Splints
- Heel Fractures
- Lisfranc (Midfoot) Fracture
- Talus Fractures
- Toe and Forefoot Fractures
- Turf Toe
- Foot Fracture
- Foot and Ankle Trauma
- Ankle Ligament Injury
- Ankle Injury
- Achilles Tendon Bursitis
- Bunion
- Athlete's Foot
- Forefoot Pain
- Intoeing
- Morton's Neuroma
- Foot Pain
- Flatfoot
- Fungal Nails
- Foot Infections
- Foot Drop
- Hammertoe
- Mallet Toe
- Claw Toe
- Limb Deformities
- Club foot and Congenital Deformity
- Ingrown Toenail
- Corns
- Heel Pain
Procedures
- Non-Surgical Treatments
- Bunion Surgery
- Foot Reconstruction
- Ankle Joint Replacement
- Subtalar Arthrodesis
- Ankle Arthroscopy
- Minimally Invasive Foot Surgery
- Treatment of Foot and Ankle Sports Injuries
- Cavovarus Foot Correction
- Flatfoot Reconstruction
- Ankle Arthrodesis
- Ankle Ligament Reconstruction
- Ankle Tenotomy
- Ankle Instability Surgery
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