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Orthopedics

If you experience joint pain, an injury, or a musculoskeletal deformity, turn to Physicians Creek Medical Center in North Miami Beach, Florida. Highly trained internal medicine physician Adam Au, DO, MD, PhD, FACOI, and the team provide comprehensive orthopedics services for patients 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is orthopedics?

Orthopedics at Physicians Creek Medical Center is a branch of medicine that evaluates, diagnoses, and treats musculoskeletal issues — including problems with your joints, bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons, cartilage, or other soft tissues. Physicians Creek Medical Center provides comprehensive, reliable patient care to help your body heal, restore optimal functioning, and reduce discomfort.
Orthopedics at Physicians Creek Medical Center can treat an array of musculoskeletal issues, including:
  • Joint pain and injuries
  • Strains
  • Sprains
  • Fractures
  • Tendinitis
  • Arthritis pain
  • Nerve Damage
  • Knee, shoulder, hip, and other joint swelling
  • Pain syndromes
The Physicians Creek Medical Center team minimizes pain, swelling, stiffness, and musculoskeletal deformities to achieve superior results that allow you to resume typical daily activities.
Your Physicians Creek Medical Center specialist determines which orthopedics options best suit you after discussing your symptoms, lifestyle, medical history, medications, and more. They complete a physical exam and may suggest blood testing, nerve tests, X-rays, or other imaging procedures to determine the best course of treatment.
Physicians Creek Medical Center provides the following orthopedics services:

Joint Injections

Joint injections reduce pain and inflammation. They can also help restore your mobility.

Joint Aspirations

Joint aspirations use a tiny needle to reduce excess fluid from swollen joints to optimize comfort and improve musculoskeletal functioning.

Fracture care

If you have a fracture, your provider offers solutions that optimize healing. You might receive a boot, cast, brace, sling, or another fracture treatment.

Medical marijuana

Dr. Au is DEA-certified to help you legally obtain a medical marijuana card if you have a qualifying condition, thereby reducing extreme or ongoing discomfort.

Physical therapy

The Physicians Creek Medical Center team helps you complete exercises and stretches that strengthen your muscles and joints, reducing the risk of re-injury. They may also utilize laser treatment to promote healing and pain reduction.

Medications

Physicians Creek Medical Center provides various medications that ease discomfort, reduce swelling, and restore mobility in your joints and other body tissues.

Home remedies

Rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE) and bracing can treat tendonitis, sprains, strains, or other soft tissue injuries.