Overview
Orthopedics
Orthopedics is the practice of medicine that focuses on diagnosing, treating, and preventing conditions that affect the musculoskeletal system, including bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, and nerves. Orthopedic care helps patients manage pain, improve mobility, and restore function after injury, illness, or wear and tear over time.
Orthopedic providers treat a wide range of conditions, from sports injuries and fractures to arthritis, joint pain, and chronic musculoskeletal conditions. Care may include non-surgical treatments such as physical therapy, injections, and rehabilitation, as well as surgical options when appropriate. The goal of orthopedic care is to help patients return to daily activities safely and maintain an active, healthy lifestyle.
Providers
Meet Our Team
To learn more about Orthopedic services available at CCMH, please call the CCMH Specialty Clinic at 712.265.2600.
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections
If pain is keeping you from the activities you enjoy, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections offer a safe, nonsurgical option. Platelet-Rich Plasma therapy involves drawing blood, processing it in a centrifuge to concentrate the platelets, and injecting the platelet-rich plasma into the injured or painful area. PRP therapy is intended to stimulate the body’s natural healing process. PRP doesn’t just reduce pain; it helps restore function and repair tissue from within.
What types of injuries can be treated with PRP injections?
PRP injections are used primarily for soft tissue injuries.
- Achilles tendon tears
- Tendonitis
- Tennis elbow
- Rotator cuff tears
- Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain (tendon, joint, ligament)
- Slow-healing sport injuries
Benefits of PRP Injections
PRP treatment offers many benefits for people who want to heal naturally, especially if other treatments haven’t worked. If you experience ongoing pain or slow-healing injuries, PRP is an option for pain management. It offers real results without invasive treatments.
People choose PRP because it:
- It’s 100% natural. We use your own cells, meaning no synthetic fillers or foreign chemicals.
- Clinically proven to reduce chronic pain and swelling at the pain source.
- Helps avoid or delay surgery. A non-surgical option designed to keep you out of the hospital.
- Supports faster recovery from an injury or surgery.
- Offers a lower risk of side effects compared to traditional steroid shots. Avoid tissue damage often caused by cortisone.
- Is a quick outpatient procedure. No hospital stay required.
- Improves long-term mobility and function. Restore your range of motion and protect your future performance.
To schedule a consultation with Dr. Burkett, please call 712-265-2700.
Prevention/Treatment
CCMH offers treatment as well as preventive recommendations for musculoskeletal trauma, sports injuries, degenerative diseases, infections, tumors, and congenital disorders.
Physical Therapy
Crawford County Memorial Hospital staffs a respected physical therapy department to treat or rehabilitate injuries and assist with recovery from orthopedic surgeries. The CCMH gym is fully equipped for these purposes and we offer physical therapy on both an inpatient and outpatient basis.