Diagnosis

Orthopedic medicine, at Fairbanks Memorial Hospital, encompasses the entire musculoskeletal system, and there are countless conditions – elective and emergency – for which patients seek orthopedic care.

Common orthopedic conditions treated at Fairbanks Memorial Hospital:

• Arthritic Conditions
• Back, Neck and Spine Conditions
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Congenital Deformities – conditions present at birth
• Degenerative Joint Conditions
• Emergency Fractures
• Hand and Foot Conditions
• Ligament Injuries
• Sports-related Injuries

We use a number of diagnostic procedures and imaging technologies to identify and evaluate orthopedic conditions including:

• Arthrography – a radiographic examination of a joint
• Bone Density Scan
• Computed Tomography (CT)
• General Radiology (X-ray)
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
• Myelography – a radiographic examination of the spinal canal and nerve roots
• Ultrasound
  

For More Information
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