Doctors once thought that carpal tunnel syndrome was caused by repetitive hand and wrist motions. However, it’s now known that carpal tunnel is caused by:

• Congenital predisposition
• Repetitive use of a vibrating tool
• Injuries, like sprains and fractures

No matter what caused the condition, carpal tunnel surgery can help reduce pain. Set up an appointment with our orthopedic clinic right away to discuss the surgery with a knowledgeable doctor.

An orthopedic specialist at our hip and knee replacement orthopedic clinic will develop a personalized treatment plan for you. Visit Benton Franklin Orthopedic Associates for:

• Hip replacement-we perform a total hip replacement when the cartilage covering the surface of the bones and joint is worn away. Bone rubbing against bone causes severe pain and limits motion.
• Knee replacement-knees joints can be either totally or partially replaced depending on the specific diagnoses and patient’s age. The most common cause of knee cartilage loss is from osteoarthritis. The goal of our knee replacement is to improve movement and eliminate pain.

We value open communication with our patients and will answer all of your questions about the procedure. Contact us today to learn more about our total joint replacement surgeries in Tri-Cities, WA.

While carpal tunnel surgery is the one of the most common hand procedures in America, we also specialize in a number of other surgery procedures. Learn more about options like:

• Shoulder arthroscopy
• Acromioplasty
• Rotator cuff tear repair
• Clavicle excision and resection
• Wrist/thumb arthroplasty
• Wrist/hand arthroscopy
• Nerve and tendon repair

We also provide therapeutic exercise and custom splinting to help structures heal properly after surgery. Our board-certified orthopedic surgeons always look for the most effective treatment options for the best possible results. Contact us today to see how we can aid in your pain relief in Tri-Cities, WA area. Serving Richland, Pasco, Kennewick and West Richland!

If you suffer from bone or joint issues, you need a skilled and experienced foot and ankle specialist who will care for your wellbeing. We offer comprehensive care for:

• Foot pain
• Neuropathic pain
• Heel pain and plantar fasciitis
• Achilles tendonitis
• Arthritis in the foot and ankle
• Flatfeet and high arches
• Ankle sprain
• Fractures
• Bone inflammation (sesamoiditis)
• Claw toe and hammertoe
• Bunions
• Tendon repair

You don’t have to be a professional athlete to experience the effects of a sport injury. Anyone can suffer a sports-related injury that will limit mobility and decrease quality of life. If you’d like to get back into the game as quickly as possible, contact your local sports medicine clinic in the Tri-Cities, WA area.

The board-certified sports medicine specialists at Benton Franklin Orthopedic Associates use nonsurgical and state-of-the-art arthroscopic surgery techniques to reduce pain and restore function. Call 509-586-2828 today to schedule a consultation at a leading sports medicine clinic. Serving Richland, Pasco, Kennewick and West Richland!

At Benton-Franklin Orthopedic Associates, we have some of the best highly trained physical and occupational therapists, in the Tri-Cities area, along with state-of-the-art rehab facilities and equipment. Your therapist will evaluate your injury asking questions to better understand your current condition. They will prepare you to start light strengthening exercises or stretching to enhance your range of motion. Depending upon your unique needs you may receive a home exercise program and prescription medications to be taken as directed by your physician.

Some services your treatment plan may include are:

• Therapeutic exercise
  Improves muscle imbalances and impairments through movement re-education, flexibility, strengthening and cardiovascular exercise.
• Manual therapy
  Includes soft tissue mobilization, strain-counterstrain techniques, muscle energy techniques, traction, joint and spine mobilization.
• Modalities
  Machines and equipment used to maximize the effects of physical therapy treatments include electrical stimulation, ultrasound, iontophoresis, paraffin.
• Education
  Patients, family members and caregivers are educated about the patient’s condition, treatment plan, as well as a home exercise program.
• Functional training
  Exercise and movement retraining focused on returning to normal function at home, in the community, at work and in sports. Examples include education in proper body mechanics and gait training.

Interventional Spine and Pain Management is a medical subspecialty that focuses on non-opiate treatment of pain and dysfunction through a variety of minimally invasive techniques including joint injections, nerve blocks, facet blocks, chemical and radiofrequency neurolysis, epidural steroid injections, peripheral nerve and spinal cord stimulation, as well as numerous other interventional techniques.

Physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R), also known as physiatry, is a medical subspecialty that focuses on reducing pain and improving and restoring function in patients with physical disabilities. Physiatrists are experts in treating a wide array of conditions including musculoskeletal injury, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, stroke.