Treatments that restore mobility
In addition to general orthopedics, Dr. Nelson focuses on comprehensive, minimally invasive and biologic treatments. Explore each below—or choose one when you book.
Total Joint Replacement
When arthritis or injury wears a joint beyond repair, total joint replacement restores what time has taken. Dr. Nelson resurfaces the damaged hip, knee or shoulder with precision-engineered implants that recreate the natural geometry of the joint—eliminating bone-on-bone pain and returning fluid, dependable motion.
The benefit is measured in mornings without stiffness and stairs without dread. Modern implant materials and refined surgical technique mean faster recovery, longer-lasting results and a decisive return to the activities a failing joint once made impossible.
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The anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus are the knee's stabilizers and shock absorbers—and among the most commonly injured structures in active people. Through small arthroscopic incisions, Dr. Nelson reconstructs the torn ligament and repairs or trims the damaged meniscus with minimal disruption to surrounding tissue.
Arthroscopy means less pain, smaller scars and a quicker path back to sport and daily life. Restoring these structures protects the joint from premature arthritis and rebuilds the confidence to pivot, cut and run without fear of the knee giving way.
Book this treatmentRotator Cuff & Shoulder Arthroscopy
The rotator cuff—a sheath of four tendons—lifts and rotates the arm through every reach overhead. Tears from age, overuse or trauma produce weakness and relentless night pain. Dr. Nelson reattaches torn tendons and addresses instability arthroscopically, anchoring tissue back to bone so it can heal in its proper place.
Patients regain the ability to lift, throw and sleep through the night. Minimally invasive repair preserves the deltoid and shortens rehabilitation, returning strength and range of motion with durability that holds up to real-world demands.
Book this treatmentEndoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release
Carpal tunnel syndrome compresses the median nerve at the wrist, producing the numbness, tingling and grip weakness that disrupt work and sleep. Endoscopic release divides the constricting ligament through a tiny incision, decompressing the nerve while sparing the surrounding tissue.
Relief is often immediate and lasting. The endoscopic approach means a smaller scar, less post-operative tenderness and a faster return to typing, gripping and the fine work of everyday hands.
Book this treatmentFracture Repair
A broken bone that heals out of alignment can compromise function for life. Dr. Nelson restores fractured bones to their anatomic position and secures them with plates, screws or rods—internal fixation that holds the fragments steady while biology does the rest.
Proper reduction and stable fixation accelerate healing, reduce the risk of deformity and arthritis, and allow earlier motion. The result is a bone that knits strong and a limb that works the way it did before.
Book this treatmentSports-Related Injuries
Athletes ask more of their bodies—and feel every setback acutely. From sprains and tears to overuse injuries, Dr. Nelson combines surgical expertise with biologic and rehabilitative strategies tailored to the demands of competition and the timeline of a season.
The goal is not merely to heal, but to return stronger and more resilient. Recovery-focused care protects long-term joint health while getting athletes back to training and play with confidence.
Book this treatmentStem Cell Therapy
Stem cell therapy taps the body's own regenerative machinery. Concentrated cells, capable of becoming the very tissue an injury has damaged, are introduced precisely where healing is needed—prompting repair of cartilage, tendon and ligament that the body cannot fully mend on its own.
For the right patient, this means meaningful pain relief and improved function—often delaying or avoiding surgery altogether. It is medicine that works with your biology rather than around it, harnessing natural healing to restore what degeneration has worn away.
Book this treatmentPlatelet-Rich Plasma (PRP)
Platelet-rich plasma concentrates the healing factors already circulating in your blood. A small sample is spun to isolate its platelets—rich in growth factors—then injected into the injured tendon, ligament or joint to ignite and accelerate the body's natural repair response.
PRP offers a non-surgical path to relief for tendonitis, arthritis and stubborn soft-tissue injuries. Because it is drawn from your own blood, it carries minimal risk while reducing pain, repairing tissue and restoring function without reliance on surgery.
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