Conditions We Treat
Orthopedic Conditions
Understand your diagnosis. Dr. Stapleton explains each condition and the treatment path forward.
Arthritis
Knee Arthritis
Knee osteoarthritis is the leading cause of disability in adults. Dr. Stapleton offers the full spectrum from conservative management to knee replacement.
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Arthritis
Hip Arthritis
Hip osteoarthritis causes groin pain, limited range of motion, and difficulty with basic activities. Dr. Stapleton guides patients from initial management through hip replacement.
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Sports Injury
ACL Tear
An ACL tear is one of the most common serious knee injuries in athletes. Dr. Stapleton evaluates each patient individually — offering surgical and conservative options.
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Knee Injury
Meniscus Tear
Meniscus tears are among the most common knee injuries. Dr. Stapleton evaluates tear type, location, and vascularity to determine repair, meniscectomy, or conservative management.
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Shoulder Injury
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator cuff tears affect shoulder strength and function — from partial tears managed conservatively to complete ruptures requiring arthroscopic repair.
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Arthritis
Shoulder Arthritis
Glenohumeral osteoarthritis causes progressive shoulder pain and stiffness. Dr. Stapleton manages shoulder arthritis conservatively before considering shoulder replacement for end-stage disease.
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Hip Condition
Hip Impingement (FAI)
FAI causes hip pain in young active individuals — from abnormal bone morphology causing impingement during hip flexion. Left untreated, FAI accelerates cartilage damage and hip arthritis.
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Spine
Disc Herniation
Lumbar disc herniation causes leg pain (sciatica) from nerve root compression. Most resolve with conservative treatment — surgery is reserved for persistent symptoms or progressive neurological deficit.
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Trauma
Hip Fracture
Hip fractures in the elderly are a medical emergency — requiring urgent surgical stabilization to reduce mortality, restore mobility, and prevent complications.
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Ankle Condition
Chronic Ankle Instability
Repeated ankle sprains can damage the lateral ligaments, causing chronic instability — a feeling of the ankle giving way. Dr. Stapleton evaluates and treats chronic ankle instability with both conservative and surgical options.
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Elbow Condition
Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
Tennis elbow is tendinopathy at the lateral epicondyle — causing pain with gripping and wrist extension. Most cases resolve with conservative treatment over 6–12 months.
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Shoulder Condition
Shoulder Instability
Recurrent shoulder dislocation and subluxation cause significant fear of activity limitation and joint damage. Dr. Stapleton evaluates all forms of shoulder instability.
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Hand & Wrist
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome is the most common peripheral nerve entrapment — causing hand numbness, tingling, and weakness from median nerve compression at the wrist.
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Sports Injury
Stress Fracture
Stress fractures occur from repetitive loading — common in runners, military recruits, and athletes. Treatment depends on location and high-risk classification.
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