The hip & thigh play an integral role in the function of walking, sitting, standing and bending. It is one of the largest weight-bearing joints in the body. This ball-and-socket joint allows the leg to move and rotate while keeping the body stable and balanced. OSNT hip specialists concentrate on restoring function, preventing and reducing pain in hip-related injuries or…

Living with spinal issues can be a source of constant pain and diminished function, keeping you from the activities you most enjoy. Even the simplest of tasks like lifting groceries, playing with the kids, or just sleeping can be difficult when you are dealing with back or neck issues.

The foot has 26 bones and more than 30 joints. Tough bands of tissue called ligaments hold these together. The muscles, tendons, and ligaments work together with the many joints of the foot to control motion. This smooth motion makes it possible for a person to walk well. Pain in your feet, ankles, or lower legs can affect your ability…

Elbow The elbow is a joint that connects the humerus bone of the upper arm with the radius and ulna bones of the lower arm through a complex network of muscles, ligaments, and tendons. More than a simple hinge, the unique arrangement of these tissues also allows for rotation. Treatment of injuries and diseases requires specialized knowledge. Our physicians are…

The hand and wrist consist of dozens of bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, and muscles that need to work together seamlessly in a variety of positions hundreds of times a day. As such, they often require highly specialized medical care when they become injured. Hand and wrist conditions we commonly treat include: Arthritis Boutonniere Deformity Carpal Tunnel Syndrome deQuervain’s Tendinitis Distal…

The knee is the largest joint in the body. Most people have had a minor knee problem at one time or another. Many jobs, sports and recreation activities, getting older, or having a disease such as osteoporosis or arthritis increase your chances of having problems with your knees. Injuries are the most common cause of knee problems. Sudden (acute) injuries…