Do you have questions about the treatments, procedures or services that we offer?
Below is a list of some frequently asked questions, but please feel free to call our office or e-mail us, questions@formortho.com. We want to answer your questions.
For whom do you provide care?
We care for individuals of all ages, from newborns to our most senior citizens. In other words, children of all ages.
How far in advance should I make an appointment?
We, at FORM, understand the importance of attention and quality care. Therefore, we try see patients within one week or the same day when possible. Please call the office as soon as you need an appointment.
Hand Surgery
Why visit a hand surgeon?
If you have an eye problem, you see an eye doctor. If you have a heart problem, you see a cardiologist. If you have a hand problem, you see a hand surgeon. It's that simple. If you have pain in your fingers, hand, wrist or elbow, or have other upper extremity related concerns, you may want to consult a hand surgeon.
Dr. Besh specializes in the surgical and nonsurgical treatment of hand, wrist, forearm, and elbow conditions for patients of all ages and activity levels.
What can I expect from a hand surgeon?
Not every visit to a hand surgeon results in hand surgery. Hand surgeons often recommend non-surgical treatment options to assist you. Sometimes they may refer you to a hand therapist for more treatment.
What is the difference between a Sports Medicine Physician and an Orthopaedic Surgeon?
Both are well trained in musculoskeletal medicine. Sports medicine physicians specialize in the non-operative medical treatment of musculoskeletal sports conditions. When conditions require surgery, a sports medicine physician can expedite referral to the orthopaedic surgeons in the office.
The sports medicine program at FORM is comprehensive. With both a non-operative sports medicine physician and orthopaedic surgeons on staff, the patient can expect the best treatment without having to travel to another busy office. When indicated, Dr. Dhanoa recommends appropriate rehabilitative care as well.
Why See a Sports Medicine Physician?
A sports medicine specialist is not just for the high school, college, or professional athlete. For the "weekend warrior" or "industrial athlete" who experiences an injury, the same expertise used for the competitive athlete can be applied to return the individual as quickly as possible to full function and FORM.
Sports medicine physicians have specialized training to promote lifelong fitness and wellness and encourages injury prevention. They help patients maximize function and minimize disability and time away from sports, school, or work. They treat a variety of acute musculoskeletal problems such as ankle sprains, muscle strains, knee & shoulder injuries and fractures. Additionally, they treat overuse injuries such as tendonitis and stress fractures.
Sports medicine physicians also treat non-musculoskeletal aspects of sport medicine including:
- Pre-participation physical exam
- Concussion treatment & management
- Athletes with chronic or acute illness, such as "Mono", asthma or diabetes
- Nutrition, supplements, ergogenic aids and performance issues
- Exercise prescription for patients who want to increase their fitness
- Injury prevention
- "Return to play" decisions in the sick or injured athlete
- Healthy lifestyle promotion